Durand Cup 2026 fixtures announced as Kolkata Derby set to open tournament
Durand Cup is set to begin on 25th July
The most decorated and prestigious competition in Asia is the Durand Cup. As it is the 135th edition of the Durand Cup, a total of 24 teams will compete for the trophy. The 24 teams are divided into six different groups.
With the six groups already revealed earlier, it is the time for the fixtures of the Durand Cup 2026. The organisers have released the fixtures, with the Durand Cup set to run from 25 July 2026 to 23 August 2026.
But the fixtures have also brought an exciting twist. The two giants, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan SG have been drawn in Group A, meaning the Durand Cup 2026 is all set to kick off with a high stakes Kolkata Derby.
In this article we take a look at the official fixture of the Durand Cup 2026.
Kolkata Derby to kickoff Durand Cup 2026
This year there are a total of 24 teams, with five ISL clubs, Indian Football League sides, service teams, and new names like Defenders FC from Sri Lanka. The stage is set as East Bengal and Mohun Bagan SG have been drawn together in Group A, and as things stand, on July 25 the Kolkata Derby will commence the Durand 2026.
Along with Red and Gold, there are two other clubs, South United FC and CISF Protectors, who are also testing out their potential on the biggest stage.
All Group A games will be played in Kolkata. Talking about Group B fixtures, another Kolkata club, Mohammedan SC, who just faced relegation from ISL in the last season, is set to begin their campaign on 27th July at 19:00 IST against Baghpat FC at Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata.
In Group C, Jamshedpur FC will begin their campaign on July 26 in Ranchi against Defenders FC from Sri Lanka. It will be a great clash for both of them as the Red Miners look to secure their first win. While SC Delhi face off against Jamshedpur in their first match on August 4th.
The clash between TRAU FC and Neroca FC will start Group D on 28th July, 2026. As the defending champions, NorthEast United FC begin their title defence against Bodoland FC in IG Athletic Stadium on 1st August.
The first quarter final will be played on 16th August at Birsa Munda Stadium, while the other three quarter finals will be played between July 16th and July 17th.
While Kolkata is set to host the first semi-final, Shillong’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host the second one.
The final game of the Durand Cup 2026 is taking place on 23rd August 2026 in Kolkata, VYBK. The official timing of the match is yet to be declared.
Durand Cup 2026 fixtures
| Group A (Kolkata) | ||||
| Date | Day | Time | Fixture | Venue |
| 25 Jul | Sat | 17:00 | East Bengal FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant | Kolkata (VYBK) |
| 28 Jul | Tue | 19:30 | South United FC vs CISF Protectors | Kolkata (KBK) |
| 31 Jul | Wed | 19:30 | East Bengal FC vs CISF Protectors | Kolkata (KBK) |
| 4 Aug | Tue | 19:00 | Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs South United FC | Kolkata (VYBK) |
| 7 Aug | Fri | 19:00 | East Bengal FC vs South United FC | Kolkata (VYBK) |
| 10 Aug | Mon | 16:00 | Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs CISF Protectors | Kolkata (KBK) |
| Group B (Kolkata) | ||||
| Date | Day | Time | Fixture | Venue |
| 26 Jul | Sun | 19:30 | Indian Army FT vs Samaleswari Sporting | Kolkata (KBK) |
| 27 Jul | Mon | 19:00 | Mohammedan SC vs Baghpat FC | Kolkata (KBK) |
| 30 Jul | Thu | 19:00 | Samaleswari Sporting vs Baghpat FC | Kolkata (VYBK) |
| 2 Aug | Sun | 16:00 | Mohammedan SC vs Samaleswari Sporting | Kolkata (VYBK) |
| 5 Aug | Wed | 19:00 | Indian Army FT vs Baghpat FC | Kolkata (KBK) |
| 12 Aug | Wed | 19:00 | Mohammedan SC vs Indian Army FT | Kolkata (KBK) |
| Group C (Ranchi) | ||||
| Date | Day | Time | Fixture | Venue |
| 26 Jul | Sun | 17:00 | Jamshedpur FC vs Defenders FC | Ranchi (BMFS) |
| 29 Jul | Wed | 19:00 | Indian Air Force FT vs Defenders FC | Ranchi (BMFS) |
| 4 Aug | Tue | 16:00 | Jamshedpur FC vs SC Delhi | Ranchi (BMFS) |
| 7 Aug | Fri | 16:00 | SC Delhi vs Defenders FC | Ranchi (BMFS) |
| 10 Aug | Mon | 19:00 | SC Delhi vs Indian Air Force FT | Ranchi (BMFS) |
| 13 Aug | Thu | 16:00 | Jamshedpur FC vs Indian Air Force FT | Ranchi (BMFS) |
| Group D (Imphal) | ||||
| Date | Day | Time | Fixture | Venue |
| 28 Jul | Tue | 17:00 | TRAU FC vs NEROCA FC | Imphal (KLMS) |
| 30 Jul | Thu | 16:00 | FC Raengdai vs Indian Navy FT | Imphal (KLMS) |
| 3 Aug | Mon | 16:00 | TRAU FC vs FC Raengdai | Imphal (KLMS) |
| 5 Aug | Wed | 16:00 | NEROCA FC vs Indian Navy FT | Imphal (KLMS) |
| 9 Aug | Sun | 16:00 | TRAU FC vs Indian Navy FT | Imphal (KLMS) |
| 12 Aug | Wed | 16:00 | NEROCA FC vs FC Raengdai | Imphal (KLMS) |
| Group E (Shillong) | ||||
| Date | Day | Time | Fixture | Venue |
| 31 Jul | Fri | 17:00 | Shillong Lajong FC vs Nongkseh SS&CC | Shillong (JNS) |
| 3 Aug | Mon | 19:00 | Langsning FC vs Mumbay FC | Shillong (JNS) |
| 6 Aug | Thu | 19:00 | Nongkseh SS & CC vs Langsning FC | Shillong (JNS) |
| 8 Aug | Sat | 19:00 | Shillong Lajong FC vs Mumbay FC | Shillong (JNS) |
| 11 Aug | Tue | 16:00 | Nongkseh SS & CC vs Mumbay FC | Shillong (JNS) |
| 13 Aug | Thu | 19:00 | Shillong Lajong FC vs Langsning FC | Shillong (JNS) |
| Group F (Guwahati) | ||||
| Date | Day | Time | Fixture | Venue |
| 1 Aug | Sat | 16:30 | NorthEast United FC vs Bodoland FC | Guwahati (IGAS) |
| 3 Aug | Mon | 16:00 | Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC vs FC 1 | Guwahati (IGAS) |
| 6 Aug | Thu | 16:00 | Bodoland FC vs FC 1 | Guwahati (IGAS) |
| 8 Aug | Sat | 16:00 | NorthEast United FC vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | Guwahati (IGAS) |
| 11 Aug | Tue | 19:00 | NorthEast United FC vs FC 1 | Guwahati (IGAS) |
| 13 Aug | Thu | 16:00 | Bodoland FC vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | Guwahati (IGAS) |
Quarter Finals
- 1st Quarter-final: 16th August, 16:00 IST, Ranchi BMS
- 2nd Quarter-final: 16th August, 19:00 IST, Kolkata, VYBK
- 3rd Quarter-final: 17th August, 16:00 IST, Kolkata, VYBK
- 4th Quarter-final: 17th August, 19:00 IST, Shillong (JNS)
Semi Finals
- 1st Semi-final: 19th August, 19:00 IST, Kolkata, VYBK
- 2nd Semi-final: 20th August, 19:00 IST, Shillong (JNS)
Finals: 23rd August, Kolkata, VYBK, TBD
Which match will open the Durand Cup 2026?
The tournament will kick off with the Kolkata Derby between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant on July 25, 2026.
When will the quarterfinals of the Durand Cup 2026 be played?
The quarter-finals are scheduled for August 16 and August 17, 2026.
When are the semi-finals of the Durand Cup 2026?
The semi-finals will be played on August 19 and August 20, 2026.
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Rohit Mistri is a sports journalist from Kolkata with over two years of experience in the field. He has extensively covered Indian football, including major tournaments such as the Calcutta Football League and the Indian Super League. His work spans on-ground reporting, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling, along with interviews of prominent sporting personalities. Rohit brings strong communication skills and a deep passion for sports narratives to everything he writes.