Full fixtures list of Jamshedpur FC for Durand Cup 2026
Jamshedpur FC are placed in Group C of Durand Cup 2026
A proven Indian Super League (ISL) side, Jamshedpur FC are ready to make their name in the 135th edition of the Durand Cup as the Red Miners will look to start their Durand Cup journey with a positive result on 26th July.
Jamshedpur FC played a good brand of football in ISL 2025-26, as they found themselves 5th on the points table.
The Men of Steel will begin their Durand Cup 2026 journey against the newly participating Sri Lankan side Defenders FC on 26th July 2026 at 17:00 IST. The opening game is ready to take place at Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi where the prestigious tournament will be played for the first time.
In this article we take a look at the fixtures of Jamshedpur FC for the 135th edition of the Durand Cup.
Jamshedpur FC will aim to top Group C
The Men of Steel have been drawn alongside the ISL club, Sporting Club Delhi, in Group C. The group also consists of Indian Air Force FT and the debutant from Sri Lanka, Defenders FC. All of their group stage fixtures will be played at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi with the city making their debut this time as hosts.
Jamshedpur FC are set to lock horns against the debutant Sri Lankan side Defenders FC on 26th July 2026, from 17:00 IST at the Birsa Munda Stadium.
Following that, the next two games will be a little tricky for them as they will go on to face the ISL side Sporting Club Delhi on 4th August 2026, at 16:00 IST. And finally, Jamshedpur FC will wrap up their group stage fixtures when they face Indian Air Force on 13th August 2026, at 16:00 IST.
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Jamshedpur FC also played in the knockout stage in the last edition of the Durand Cup. But right now, the scenario is different. Jamshedpur FC have one of the trickiest groups in the competition.
With several strong opponents standing in their way, every group stage fixture will be crucial if they are to secure a place in the knockout rounds once again.
Despite the challenge, the Men of Steel have shown in the previous edition that they can compete against quality opposition when it matters the most.
The Durand Cup 2026 presents another opportunity for the club to build momentum ahead of the new season. The fans will be hoping for another memorable campaign, while the team will be determined to give their best in every match and fight for the title in one of India’s most prestigious football tournaments.
Fixtures of Jamshedpur FC
- Jamshedpur FC vs Defenders FC: 26th July 2026, at 17:00 IST
- Jamshedpur FC vs SC Delhi: 4th August 2026, at 16:00 IST
- Jamshedpur FC vs Indian Air Force: 13th August 2026, at 16:00 IST
When will Jamshedpur begin their Durand Cup 2026 campaign?
Jamshedpur FC will begin their Durand Cup 2026 campaign on 26 July 2026 against Defenders FC at Birsa Munda Stadium, Ranchi. The match will kick off at 5:00 PM IST.
Which group is Jamshedpur in for the Durand Cup 2026?
Jamshedpur FC have been placed in Group C alongside Sporting Club Delhi, Indian Air Force FT, and Defenders FC of Sri Lanka.
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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.