Durand Cup 2023 Final: Where and how to watch East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan game?

East Bengal last met Mohun Bagan in a Durand Cup final way back in 2004.

The army bands are ready, and so are the artists, dancers, daredevils and other performers, as the final dress rehearsal for the closing ceremony of the grand 132nd IndianOil Durand Cup, concluded here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Friday.

On Sunday, September 03, 2023, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Emami East Bengal clash at this very ground in what is popularly termed the ‘Kolkata derby’, to earn the right to be called champions of the iconic Durand Cup. The match kicks off at 4 pm Indian Standard Time (IST) and will be telecast LIVE on Sony Ten 2 as well as livestreamed on the Sonyliv OTT platform.

The Hon. Governor of West Bengal, Dr. CV Ananda Bose, has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest of the final. Among other dignitaries who will grace the occasion will be Gen. Anil Chauhan, PVSM UYSM AVSM SM VSM, Chief of Defence Services, Indian Armed Forces, Shri. Aroop Biswas, Hon. Minister in Charge of Sports and Youth Affairs, Power and Housing, Government of West Bengal and Lt. Gen. Rana Pratap Kalita, PVSM UYSM AVSM SM VSM, Army Commander Eastern Command, Kolkata.

The Durand Organizing committee has chalked out an elaborate programme in the build-up to the game, as well as planned unique entertainment capsules during the half-time break and post-match, ahead of the prize distribution ceremony.

A forty-minute function will precede the kick-off of the highly anticipated final, which is expected to have a full house. Post-arrival of dignitaries, the programme begins with the rendering of the national anthem.

Where is the game between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan happening?

The match between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan will be played in the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata, India, on 2 September, 2023.

When will the match between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan be played?

The match will be played at 4:00 PM IST.

Where will the game between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan be telecasted?

The game will be telecasted on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports Ten 2).

Where will the game between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan be livestreamed in India?

The game will be livestreamed on SonyLiv App.