Full fixtures list of NorthEast United FC for Durand Cup 2026
The Highlanders eye for a hattrick of Durand Cup title
Defending champions NorthEast United FC aim to defend their Durand Cup title this season. The Highlanders will look to secure their third title as they won the Durand Cup back-to-back in the previous two editions. The defending champions are set to begin their Durand Cup 2026 campaign from 1st August 2026.
After an average ISL 2025-26 season, NorthEast United FC will consider the Durand Cup 2026 as their main priority to kickstart the new season with a bang.
The Highlanders will kick off their Durand season on 1st August 2026 against Bodoland FC. They are set to play all the group stage games in IG Athletic Stadium which will give them a home advantage.
In this article we take a look at the fixtures of the defending champions NorthEast United FC for the Durand Cup 2026.
NorthEast chase the third Durand Cup title
This is the 135th edition of the Durand Cup, as it is the most decorated cup competition in Indian football. For NorthEast United FC, this is a good chance to test themselves. But not only that, they have a target, Juan Pedro Benali’s squad will look to secure their third title back-to-back.
They have been placed in Group F alongside Bodoland FC, Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC and FC1. The club from Kashmir, FC1, is the debutant this time in the tournament. As all of the games of the defending champions will take place at IG Athletic Stadium, which should give NorthEast United FC an extra edge as home advantage.
Also Read: Which teams are making their debut in Durand Cup 2026?
NorthEast United will begin their tournament against Bodoland FC on 1st August 2026, at 16:30 IST. They will then take on Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC on 8th August and wrap up the group stage fixtures against FC1 on 11th August.
They enjoyed a memorable Durand Cup campaign last season as they beat Diamond Harbour FC. After winning the title two times back-to-back, they will be aiming to maintain their dominance and secure the third one. NorthEast United are one of the favourites to win the Cup as they have an easy group, which they will look to top.
Fixtures of NorthEast United FC
- NorthEast United FC vs Bodoland FC: 1st August 2026, 16:30 IST, IG Athletic
- NorthEast United FC vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star: 8th August 2026, 16:00 IST, IG Athletic
- NorthEast United FC vs FC1: 11th August 2026, 19:00 IST, IG Athletic
When will NorthEast United FC begin their Durand Cup 2026 campaign?
NorthEast United FC will begin their Durand Cup 2026 campaign on 1 August 2026 against Bodoland FC at 4:30 PM (IST).
Which group is NorthEast United in for the Durand Cup 2026?
The Highlanders have been drawn in Group F alongside Bodoland FC, Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC, and FC1.
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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.