When & where to watch the Durand Cup 2026 semi finals?
From 24 teams, only four sides have qualified for the semi-finals
A great tournament to be remembered as the Durand Cup 2026 semi-finals have entered their very best stage after the completion of the four quarter-finals in the VYBK and Birsa Munda Stadium on 16th & 17th August. From where East Bengal FC, Mohun Bagan, SC Delhi and NorthEast United FC have qualified for the ultimate Durand Cup semi-final battle, as all four sides will now lock horns to book their spot for the finals, which will be held on 23rd August, 2026, at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.
135th edition of Asia’s oldest and most prestigious tournament has reached its decisive phase, from where Indian football fans can look up to the last four who can win the three Durand titles after the quarter-final results have been out on August 16th and 17th.
The Durand Cup semi-final clash will be on 19th August and 20th August, with the first semi-final between East Bengal FC and Sporting Club Delhi scheduled to kick off at 19:00 IST at the VYBK, Kolkata, and then the game between Mohun Bagan and NorthEast United FC will be scheduled for 19:00 IST on 20th August, 2026, at the JLN Stadium, Shillong.
Four teams will fight for the Finals ticket
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East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, SC Delhi and NorthEast United FC are the last four teams from the first 24 teams who have participated in the 135th edition of the Durand Cup 2026, and right now these last four sides will battle all it out for the title. After beating their opponents in the quarter-final stage, they eye the ultimate glory, where East Bengal has 16 titles, the Mariners have the record 17 Durand Cup titles, and NorthEast United FC is looking for their third consecutive trophy to showcase after they have won back-to-back, while talking about SC Delhi, who is the debutant in the competition and secured qualification into the semis.
The Red & Gold Brigade defeated Indian Army FT in their designated quarters by 1-0, relying on PV Vishnu’s 38th-minute goal, which sealed the deal for Antonio Habas’s squad as they went through to the semis. On the other hand, SC Delhi’s Joseph Sunny scored a brace against FC Raengdai, which paved the way for the capital ISL side to secure their place in the top four battle, which will be scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, from 19:00 IST at the VYBK Stadium, Kolkata.
In the second semi-final of the Durand Cup 2026, it will be one of the biggest games of the season, where Mohun Bagan take on Northeast United FC away from home on 20th August 2026, from 19:00 IST at the JLN Stadium, Shillong. After the Mariners beat the Men of Steel on penalties and NorthEast outclassed the IFL side Shillong Lajong FC, the two ISL giants will lock horns against each other.
Durand Cup Semi Final Fixtures
| Semi-final | Fixture | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-final 1 | SC Delhi vs East Bengal FC | 19 August 2026 | 7:00 PM IST | VYBK Stadium, Kolkata |
| Semi-final 2 | Mohun Bagan SG vs NorthEast United FC | 20 August 2026 | 7:00 PM IST | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong |
When & where can you watch the Durand Cup 2026 semi-final live?
The Durand Cup 2026 semi-finals are set.
East Bengal FC and Sporting Club Delhi scheduled to kick off at 19:00 IST at the VYBK, Kolkata, and then the game between Mohun Bagan and NorthEast United FC will be scheduled for 19:00 IST on 20th August, 2026, at the JLN Stadium, Shillong.
It will be livestreamed on Sony LIV and be broadcasted live on Sony Ten 2.
Which teams have qualified for the Durand Cup 2026 semi-finals?
East Bengal FC, Mohun Bagan SG, Sporting Club Delhi and NorthEast United FC have qualified for the semi-finals.
When and where will East Bengal vs Sporting Club Delhi be played?
The match will be played on August 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST at the VYBK Stadium, Kolkata.
When and where will Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United be played?
The match is scheduled for August 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong.
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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.