How many Durand Cup finals has Mohun Bagan played?
VYBK is set to host the 2026 Durand Cup Final
A notable and renowned history of Mohun Bagan in Indian football, whether in the National League or any other competition and if we are going to talk about the Durand Cup, then it’s so obvious that we are going to end up with the Green & Maroon Brigade, as they have clinched the most Durand Cup titles for a record 17 times.
Mohun Bagan has played the most Durand Cup finals as per records; they have featured in 30 final clashes, as they also won 17 titles, while 13 times they failed to deliver their best performance.
Mohun Bagan are all set to lock horns in their Durand Cup 2026 final against their archenemy, East Bengal FC, after they played the tournament’s opening fixture, where the Green & Maroon sealed a very comfortable victory.
The Kolkata Derby Final of the Durand Cup 2026 is scheduled to kick off on Sunday, 23rd August, 2026, from 17:00 IST at the VYBK Stadium, Kolkata, as both sides will eye another title to add to their trophy cabinet, with Mohun Bagan having a record 17 Durand titles and the Red & Gold having just one behind them, with 16 titles.
After beating the defending champions of Asia’s oldest and most prestigious tournament, NorthEast United FC, on penalties, relying on Vishal Kaith’s performance in the penalty shootout, the Mariners will now contest the final against East Bengal FC.
Mohun Bagan will play their 31st Durand Cup Final
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Mohun Bagan is ready to play their 31st Durand Cup Final against East Bengal FC in the upcoming Sunday at the Salt Lake Stadium, as it reflects that the Mariners have previously played the finals 30 times, the most by any Indian club.
They first started their Durand Cup journey in 1950 when they faced their first final opponents, Hyderabad City Police, a great side of that period and lost the game with a scoreline of 0-1 as the first match ended in a draw and in a rematch, the Southern police side clinched victory. After that, they won three back-to-back in 1953,1956 and became joint winners with East Bengal in 1960 and from that they have been a very regular team to watch out for in the Durand Cup.
In 2024, they last reached the Durand Cup Final, where they came up strong against NorthEast United FC, and the Highlanders somehow managed to edge past the Kolkata outfit and prevailed on penalties. Years later, the Mariners powered past the NorthEast side, but this time history repeats itself, and they will now set to face East Bengal FC in their 31st Durand Cup Final appearance.
Mohun Bagan’s record in the Durand Cup Finals
| No. | Year | Opponent | Scoreline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1950 | Hyderabad City Police | 2-2, 0-1 | Runner-up |
| 2 | 1953 | National Defence Academy | 4-0 | Winner |
| 3 | 1959 | Mohammedan Sporting | 1-1, 3-1 | Winner |
| 4 | 1960 | East Bengal | 1-1, 0-0 | Joint Winner |
| 5 | 1961 | Andhra Pradesh Police | 0-1 | Runner-up |
| 6 | 1963 | Andhra Pradesh Police | 0-0, 2-0 | Winner |
| 7 | 1964 | East Bengal | 2-0 | Winner |
| 8 | 1965 | Punjab Police | 2-0 | Winner |
| 9 | 1970 | East Bengal | 0-2 | Runner-up |
| 10 | 1972 | East Bengal | 0-0, 0-1 | Runner-up |
| 11 | 1974 | JCT Mills | 3-2 | Winner |
| 12 | 1977 | JCT Mills | 1-1, 2-1 | Winner |
| 13 | 1978 | East Bengal | 0-3 | Runner-up |
| 14 | 1979 | Punjab Police | 1-0 | Winner |
| 15 | 1980 | Mohammedan Sporting | 1-0 | Winner |
| 16 | 1982 | East Bengal | 0-0 | Joint Winner |
| 17 | 1983 | JCT Mills | 1-2 | Runner-up |
| 18 | 1984 | East Bengal | 1-0 | Winner |
| 19 | 1985 | JCT Mills | 0-0, 3-2 pens | Winner |
| 20 | 1986 | East Bengal | 1-0 | Winner |
| 21 | 1987 | JCT Mills | 0-1 | Runner-up |
| 22 | 1989 | East Bengal | 0-0, 1-3 pens | Runner-up |
| 23 | 1994 | East Bengal | 1-0 | Winner |
| 24 | 1997 | FC Kochi | 1-3 | Runner-up |
| 25 | 2000 | Mahindra United | 1-1, 2-1 AET | Winner |
| 26 | 2004 | East Bengal | 1-2 | Runner-up |
| 27 | 2009 | Churchill Brothers | 1-3 AET | Runner-up |
| 28 | 2019 | Gokulam Kerala | 1-2 | Runner-up |
| 29 | 2023 | East Bengal | 1-0 | Winner |
| 30 | 2024 | NorthEast United FC | 2-2, 3-4 pens | Runner-up |
How many Durand Cup finals have Mohun Bagan played?
Mohun Bagan have reached the Durand Cup final 30 time.
When did Mohun Bagan first reach the Durand Cup final?
Mohun Bagan first reached the final in 1950, when they faced Hyderabad City Police.
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