The much-anticipated Durand Cup 2025 is set to begin on July 23 with East Bengal FC locking horns with South United FC at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) released the official fixture list today, marking the return of one of Asia’s oldest and most prestigious football tournaments.
Defending champions NorthEast United FC are slated to launch their title defence on August 2 in Shillong, facing an international team yet to be named. The tournament features six Indian Super League (ISL) clubs—East Bengal, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Jamshedpur FC, NorthEast United, Punjab FC, and Mohammedan Sporting Club—along with multiple teams from the I-League and military services.
The month-long competition will unfold across Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong, Kokrajhar, and Imphal, adding regional diversity to the event’s flavour. The group-stage matches conclude on August 12, while the knockout phase kicks off on August 16. The final will be held on August 23, promising high-octane action and passionate fanfare.
The tournament’s broad lineup includes traditional heavyweights, emerging clubs, and institutional teams such as the Indian Air Force, BSF, and ITBP. With only six ISL participants this year—down from last year’s 12—the 2025 edition also opens the door for underdog stories and grassroots heroes.
As India’s footballing calendar intensifies, the Durand Cup continues to serve as a battleground for rising stars and seasoned pros alike, offering fans a rich blend of nostalgia and next-gen talent.
Here is the full list of fixtures for the 2025 Durand Cup:
| Date | Group | Fixture | Timing | Venue |
| 23 July | A | East Bengal FC vs South United FC | 17:30 | Kolkata |
| 24 July | C | Jamshedpur FC vs Foreign Services 1 | 17:30 | Jamshedpur |
| 26 July | E | Shillong Lajong vs Foreign Services 2 | 16:00 | Shillong |
| 27 July | D | ITBP FT vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | 16:00 | Kokrajhar |
| 27 July | A | Indian Airforce FT vs South United FC | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 28 July | B | Mohammedan SC vs Diamond Harbour FC | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 29 July | C | Jamshedpur FC vs Indian Army FT | 16:00 | Jamshedpur |
| 29 July | E | Shillong Lajong vs Rangdajied United FC | 19:00 | Shillong |
| 30 July | F | TRAU FC vs NEROCA FC | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| 30 July | A | Namdhari FC vs South United FC | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 31 July | B | Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mohammedan SC | 16:00 | Kolkata |
| 31 July | D | Bodoland FC vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | 19:00 | Kokrajhar |
| 1 August | F | Indian Navy FT vs Real Kashmir FC | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| 1 August | B | Diamond Harbour FC vs BSF FT | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 2 August | C | Foreign Services 1 vs 1Ladakh FC | 16:00 | Jamshedpur |
| 2 August | E | NorthEast United FC vs Foreign Services 2 | 19:00 | Shillong |
| 3 August | D | Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC vs Punjab FC | 16:00 | Kokrajhar |
| 3 August | A | Namdhari FC vs Indian Airforce FT | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 4 August | F | TRAU FC vs Real Kashmir FC | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| 4 August | B | Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs BSF FT | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 5 August | E | Rangdajied United FC vs Foreign Services 2 | 19:00 | Shillong |
| 5 August | C | Indian Army FT vs Foreign Services 1 | 19:00 | Jamshedpur |
| 6 August | D | ITBP FT vs Punjab FC | 16:00 | Kokrajhar |
| 6 August | A | East Bengal FC vs Namdhari FC | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 7 August | B | BSF FT vs Mohammedan SC | 16:00 | Kolkata |
| 7 August | F | NEROCA FC vs Indian Navy FT | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| 8 August | C | Jamshedpur FC vs 1Ladakh FC | 16:00 | Jamshedpur |
| 8 August | E | Shillong Lajong FC vs NorthEast United FC | 19:00 | Shillong |
| 9 August | D | Bodoland FC vs Punjab FC | 16:00 | Kokrajhar |
| 9 August | B | Diamond Harbour FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 10 August | F | NEROCA FC vs Real Kashmir FC | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| 10 August | A | East Bengal FC vs Indian Air Force FT | 19:00 | Kolkata |
| 11 August | C | Indian Army FT vs 1Ladakh FC | 16:00 | Jamshedpur |
| 11 August | E | NorthEast United FC vs Rangdajied United FC | 19:00 | Shillong |
| 12 August | F | TRAU FC vs Indian Navy FT | 16:00 | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| 12 August | D | Bodoland FC vs ITBP FT | 19:00 | Kokrajhar |
| 16 August | QF1 | TBD vs TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 16 August | QF2 | TBD vs TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 17 August | QF3 | TBD vs TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 17 August | QF4 | TBD vs TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 19 August | SF1 | Winner of QF1 vs Winner of QF2 | TBD | TBD |
| 20 August | SF2 | Winner of QF3 vs Winner of QF4 | TBD | TBD |
| 23 August | Final | Winner of SF1 vs Winner of SF2 | TBD | TBD |
