Indian Football Calendar for August 2025
Indian football will be buzzing with nonstop action this August.
Indian football enters an electrifying month as August 2025 kicks off with passion, rivalries, and action across multiple tournaments. While the monsoon clouds gather over the subcontinent, stadiums across the country are buzzing with energy. From the legendary Durand Cup to vital age-group championships and international fixtures, Indian football remains unstoppable this month.
Whether it’s emerging talent or seasoned professionals, every game in August holds meaning. Let’s take a closer look at what’s lined up on the Indian football calendar in August 2025.
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Durand Cup 2025 (Aug 1 – Aug 23)
The Durand Cup, India’s oldest football tournament, continues its 2025 edition with group stage matches, knockout clashes, and a grand finale. After beginning on July 23, the tournament picks up pace in August, with daily fixtures offering high-octane drama.
Group stage matches run until August 12, spread across iconic venues like the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Khuman Lampak, and JRD Tata Sports Complex. Teams such as Mohun Bagan SG, Emami East Bengal FC, and Northeast United FC look to advance past their groups.
The quarter-finals take place on August 16 and 17, followed by semi-finals on August 19 and 20. The grand final is scheduled for August 23 in Kolkata.
| Date | Match | Time | Group/Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | Indian Navy FT vs Real Kashmir FC | 4:00 PM | Group F | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| Aug 1 | Diamond Harbour FC vs BSF FT | 7:00 PM | Group B | Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) |
| Aug 2 | Tribhuvan Army FC vs 1 Ladakh FC | 4:00 PM | Group C | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| Aug 2 | NEUFC vs Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM FA) | 7:00 PM | Group E | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Ground) |
| Aug 3 | Namdhari FC vs Indian Airforce FT | 4:00 PM | Group A | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| Aug 3 | Karbi Anglong MS FC vs Punjab FC | 7:00 PM | Group D | SAI Stadium |
| Aug 4 | TRAU FC vs Real Kashmir FC | 4:00 PM | Group F | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| Aug 4 | Mohun Bagan SG vs BSF FT | 7:00 PM | Group B | Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) |
| Aug 5 | Indian Army FT vs Tribhuvan Army FC | 4:00 PM | Group C | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| Aug 5 | Rangdajied Utd FC vs ATM FA | 7:00 PM | Group E | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Ground) |
| Aug 6 | ITBP FT vs Punjab FC | 4:00 PM | Group D | SAI Stadium |
| Aug 6 | Emami East Bengal FC vs Namdhari FC | 7:00 PM | Group A | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| Aug 7 | NEROCA FC vs Indian Navy FT | 4:00 PM | Group F | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| Aug 7 | BSF FT vs Mohammedan SC | 7:00 PM | Group B | Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) |
| Aug 8 | Jamshedpur FC vs 1 Ladakh FC | 4:00 PM | Group C | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| Aug 8 | Shillong Lajong FC vs NEUFC | 7:00 PM | Group E | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Ground) |
| Aug 9 | Bodoland FC vs Punjab FC | 4:00 PM | Group D | SAI Stadium |
| Aug 9 | Diamond Harbour FC vs Mohun Bagan SG | 7:00 PM | Group B | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| Aug 10 | NEROCA FC vs Real Kashmir FC | 4:00 PM | Group F | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| Aug 10 | Emami EB FC vs Indian Airforce FT | 7:00 PM | Group A | Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) |
| Aug 11 | Indian Army FT vs 1 Ladakh FC | 4:00 PM | Group C | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| Aug 11 | NEUFC vs Rangdajied United FC | 7:00 PM | Group E | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Ground) |
| Aug 12 | TRAU FC vs Indian Navy FT | 4:00 PM | Group F | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium |
| Aug 12 | Bodoland FC vs ITBP FT | 7:00 PM | Group D | SAI Stadium |
| Aug 16 | QF1: TBD vs TBD | 4:00 PM | QF1 | SAI Stadium |
| Aug 16 | QF2: TBD vs TBD | 7:00 PM | QF2 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Ground) |
| Aug 17 | QF3: TBD vs TBD | 4:00 PM | QF3 | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| Aug 17 | QF4: TBD vs TBD | 7:00 PM | QF4 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| Aug 19 | SF1: Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2 | 7:00 PM | SF1 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Ground) |
| Aug 20 | SF2: Winner QF3 vs Winner QF4 | 7:00 PM | SF2 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| Aug 23 | FINAL: Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 | 7:00 PM | Final | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
Sub-Junior National Football Championships
From August 5 to 31, the Sub-Junior National Football Championships will feature U-13 boys and girls from across India in two tiers. These matches offer a critical platform for young players to impress scouts and coaches from elite clubs and academies.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has placed a strong emphasis on grassroots development, and this tournament plays a key role in the broader Indian football ecosystem.
| Dates | Event Description |
|---|---|
| Aug 5–31, 2025 | U-13 Boys & Girls (Tier 1 & Tier 2) National Champs |
AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
India’s U20 women’s team will participate in the second round of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers this August. The Blue Tigresses will face three group-stage matches that could decide their qualification fate.
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| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6 | India vs Indonesia | 6:00 PM |
| Aug 8 | Turkmenistan vs India | 6:00 PM |
| Aug 10 | Myanmar vs India | 3:00 PM |
CAFA Nations Cup 2025
Indian Football Team will round off the month with an international fixture in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 under new coach Khalid Jamil, facing Tajikistan on August 29. Although the kickoff time is yet to be confirmed, the clash is significant for Igor Stimac’s successor and the Indian football team as a whole.
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 | Tajikistan vs India | TBD |
Calcutta Premier Division
The Calcutta Premier Division heats up this August with a string of exciting fixtures. East Bengal FC take on Police AC on August 3, while Mohammedan SC face Peerless SC the next day in a Group B clash.
Matches are spread across familiar grounds in Naihati, Kalyani, Barrackpore, and more, with teams like George Telegraph, Diamond Harbour FC, and Southern Samity also in action. With games happening almost every day, Kolkata’s football fever is well and truly alive.
| Date | Match | Group | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2025 | East Bengal FC vs Police AC | Group A | 3:00 PM |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Mohammedan SC vs Peerless SC | Group B | 3:00 PM |
| Aug 4, 2025 | George Telegraph vs Railway FC | Group A | 3:00 PM |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Measurers Club vs Mamoni Patha Chakra | Group A | 3:00 PM |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Kalighat Milan Sangha vs Kalighat SLA | Group A | 3:00 PM |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Suruchi Sangha vs Calcutta Customs Club | Group A | 3:00 PM |
| Aug 6, 2025 | ASOS Rainbow AC vs United Sports Club | Group B | 3:00 PM |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Wari Athletic Club vs Aryan Club | Group B | 3:00 PM |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Diamond Harbour FC vs Peerless SC | Group B | 3:00 PM |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Kidderpore SC vs Calcutta Police Club | Group B | 3:00 PM |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Sribhumi FC vs United Kolkata SC | Group B | 3:00 PM |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Southern Samity vs Mohammedan SC | Group B | 3:00 PM |
What are the major Indian football tournaments in August 2025?
The major events include the Durand Cup, Sub-Junior Nationals, AFC U20 Women’s Qualifiers, CAFA Nations Cup, and Calcutta Premier Division matches.
In which tournaments is India participating in international football in August 2025?
India’s U20 women’s team will play AFC qualifiers, and the men’s team faces Tajikistan in the CAFA Nations Cup on August 29.
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