The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially announced the full schedule for the Super Cup 2025–26, set to begin on October 25 in Goa.
The tournament will feature 16 teams — 12 from the Indian Super League (ISL), excluding Odisha FC, and 4 from the I-League — competing across four groups, with the final slated for November 22.
The opening day will see East Bengal FC face Real Kashmir FC, followed by Mohun Bagan SG vs Chennaiyin FC, setting the tone for a high-stakes tournament. The most anticipated clash, Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal, is scheduled for October 31, promising a fierce Kolkata Derby showdown.
🏟️ Group Breakdown:
- Group A: Mohun Bagan SG, Chennaiyin FC, East Bengal FC, Real Kashmir FC
- Group B: FC Goa, Jamshedpur FC, NorthEast United FC, Inter Kashi
- Group C: Bengaluru FC, Mohammedan SC, Punjab FC, Gokulam Kerala FC
- Group D: Mumbai City FC, Kerala Blasters FC, Hyderabad FC, Rajasthan United FC
Matches will be held at GMC Athletic Stadium (Bambolim) and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Margao), with Tilak Maidan shortlisted as a backup venue.
The Super Cup, traditionally held at the end of the season, has been moved forward due to scheduling uncertainties around the ISL. Semifinals will feature group winners facing off, culminating in the final on November 22.
Super Cup groups:
Date | Group/Stage of the competition | Matches |
October 25 | Group A | East Bengal vs Real Kashmir |
October 25 | Group A | Mohun Bagan SG vs Chennaiyin FC |
October 26 | Group B | NorthEast United FC vs Inter Kashi |
October 26 | Group B | FC Goa vs Jamshedpur FC |
October 27 | Group C | Punjab FC vs Gokulam Kerala FC |
October 27 | Group D | Hyderabad FC vs Mumbai City FC |
October 28 | Group A | Chennaiyin FC vs East Bengal FC |
October 28 | Group A | Mohun Bagan SG vs Real Kashmir FC |
October 29 | Group B | Jamshedpur FC vs NorthEast United FC |
October 29 | Group B | FC Goa vs Inter Kashi |
October 30 | Group C | Bengaluru FC vs Mohammedan Sporting Club |
October 30 | Group D | Rajasthan United FC vs Kerala Blasters FC |
October 31 | Group A | Real Kashmir FC vs Chennaiyin FC |
October 31 | Group A | Mohun Bagan SG vs East Bengal FC |
November 1 | Group B | Inter Kashi vs Jamshedpur FC |
November 1 | Group B | FC Goa vs NorthEast United FC |
November 2 | Group C | Mohammedan Sporting Club vs Punjab FC |
November 2 | Group C | Gokulam Kerala FC vs Bengaluru FC |
November 3 | Group D | Rajasthan United FC vs Mumbai City FC |
November 3 | Group D | Kerala Blasters vs Hyderabad FC |
November 5 | Group C | Bengaluru FC vs Punjab FC |
November 5 | Group C | Gokulam Kerala FC vs Mohammedan Sporting Club |
November 6 | Group D | Rajasthan United FC vs Hyderabad FC |
November 6 | Group D | Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters FC |
Yet to be determined | Semifinal 1 | Group A winner vs Group C winner |
Yet to be determined | Semifinal 2 | Group B winner vs Group D winner |
November 22 | Final | Winner of Semifinal 1 vs Winner of Semifinal 2 |