NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC Live Streaming: Where and how to watch Durand Cup 2025 final?

NorthEast United will look to lift the Durand Cup trophy for the second time in a row.

August 23 will be a historic day in Indian Football. Regardless of who emerges victorious, this year’s Durand Cup will culminate on a historic note. NorthEast United FC and Diamond Harbour FC will meet in the Durand Cup final.

This is the second consecutive final appearance for the Highlanders, whereas Diamond Harbour FC have qualified for the finals in their first-ever appearance in the tournament.

NorthEast United FC trounced Shillong Lajong in the first semi-final in a hard-fought battle. Redeem Tlang’s screamer confirmed another final qualification for the defending champions.

The second semi-final saw Diamond Harbour produce a shocker as they knocked out 16-time champions East Bengal FC. In an unprecedented achievement, Diamond Harbour have become the first team to qualify for the final on the first attempt.

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Defending champions to sail through or new champions to emerge?

This Durand Cup final will be an unprecedented occasion. The tournament has always been a stage of remarkable events that have changed the course of history. This time, the final won’t change the course of Indian Football but will certainly have a huge impact on the future of clubs participating in the final.

NorthEast United FC, since their inception, have seen a lot of hardships both on and off the pitch. If they manage to clinch the trophy on Saturday, it will be their second trophy in consecutive years, after a draught that lasted for a decade. It will vindicate the efforts that the management and the ownership has put into redefining the ethos and functioning of the club.

For Diamond Harbour FC, it will be an opportunity to etch their name eternally in the history of Indian Football. They have already broken a well-established record held by Mohun Bagan. The Mariners had the record of best performance by a club making their first appearance.

Mohun Bagan had qualified for the semi-finals in 1925, when they first participated in the tournament. The newly promoted I League side is on the verge of doing the unthinkable. Their Durand Cup campaign has already made them one of the contenders for the I-League title this season.

When and how to watch NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC?

The final of the Durand Cup 2025 between NorthEast United FC and Diamond Harbour FC will kick off at 5:30 PM IST on 23rd August, 2025. It will be played at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata.

Asia’s oldest football tournament will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten 2 HD). Fans can also stream the match live on SonyLIV.

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