Durand Cup 2026: How to buy tickets for Kolkata Derby?
East Bengal are set to face Mohun Bagan on 25th July 2026.
Durand Cup 2026 marks a special occasion as it will be the 135th edition of the historic tournament. It is the most prestigious cup tournament in the whole Asian continent possessing a rich legacy and history.
The oldest tournament in Asia is set to start on 25th July 2026, with the great Kolkata Derby as East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan SG are ready to face each other in the Durand Cup opener. The two Kolkata rivals will kickstart the 2026 Durand Cup edition from 17:00 IST at the VYBK Stadium, Kolkata.
As we all know, the Kolkata Derby is always a guaranteed fixture in every season of Indian football, and such is the case this time. However, the Derby has always seen issues related to ticketing due to the high demand.
In this article, we take a look at how to buy tickets for the much-awaited Kolkata Derby that will take place in Durand Cup 2026.
Kolkata Derby tickets have a huge demand
Talking about the tickets for the most awaited Kolkata Derby, as it will be the tournament opener, the Durand Cup Committee has announced both online and offline ticket sales.
As the online ticket sales have started on 21st July, all fans can purchase the Derby tickets from the BookMyShow website or application. From 11:00 IST on 21st July 2026, all fans have been allowed to book the tickets, and there is a catch: one person can only buy four tickets for themselves.
Offline ticket sales opened on 22 July 2026 and will continue until 24 July 2026, with ticket counters operating daily from 11:00 IST to 18:00 IST at the East Bengal Maidan Tent & Mohun Bagan Maidan Tent.
New E-ticket rules in the Durand Cup 2026
West Bengal Sports Minister Indranil Khan said about a major change in Indian football as in all 16 matches which will be set to host by Kolkataโs Salt Lake Stadium and Kishore Bharati Krirangan, there is no need to stamp their online tickets before heading into the game.
In the press conference, the minister clarified that all fans carrying valid online tickets or what we can say are purchased e-tickets, can go directly to the entry gates of the respective stadiums without any further verification.
In the past few years, there are certain rules that all online ticket holders must stamp their tickets at their respective offline redemption outlets, and then they can head directly into the match to watch the game.
But from now on, as said by the Durand Cup Committee and also from the Sports Minister of West Bengal, this move surely makes entry quicker and reduces long waiting times outside the Stadiums.
When is the Kolkata Derby in the Durand Cup 2026?
The Kolkata Derby between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan SG will be played on 25 July 2026 at 17:00 IST at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata.
Where can I buy Kolkata Derby tickets online?
Fans can purchase tickets through the BookMyShow website or mobile application.
What is the new e-ticket rule for Durand Cup 2026?
The earlier ticket-stamping process has been removed. Valid online tickets can now be scanned directly at the stadium entrance.
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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.