ISL 2025-26: When is Kolkata Derby this season?
Mohun Bagan SG and East Bengal FC will meet very late this season, with pride on the line.
The most-awaited Kolkata Derby is set for the upcoming season of ISL. This is the match that holds pride, passion and pressure like no other match. With a gap of under six or seven days to go to kick off the delayed season of the upcoming ISL 2025-26 season, AIFF announced the full final fixtures.
The Kolkata Derby is known for packed stands, passion, grit, and hunger and for the fans who came to witness this match from all over West Bengal. The name ‘Kolkata Derby’ itself is steeped in the history of Indian football.
Fixtures of Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26
On one side is Mohun Bagan SG, and on the other, East Bengal. Last season wasn’t particularly successful for East Bengal, but this year, their team is quite well organised. The addition of several new players is giving Oscar’s team extra motivation. This year, the red and gold brigade has released their two foreign strikers, Hamid and Hiroshi Ibusuki, and brought in a new striker, Yousef Ezzejjari. East Bengal’s midfield and defence are also considerably stronger than last year.
On the other hand, the green and maroon camp will begin their season under new coach Sergio Lobera. This Kolkata Derby is of the utmost importance to them. The rivalry shared between Mohun Bagan SG and East Bengal FC is widely known as the Kolkata Derby is a historic and prestigious one in Indian football.
Over the last few decades, these two heavyweights have dominated Indian football like no other, as in the upcoming ISL season, Mohun Bagan will face their arch-rival as defending champions.
When is the Kolkata derby in ISL 2025-26?
The much-awaited Kolkata Derby in the ISL 2025-26 is scheduled to be played on 3rd May 2026. The iconic clash will see Mohun Bagan SG face off against their arch-rivals East Bengal FC at Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan (VYBK).
The Kolkata Derby will be available for the fans from the Fancode app, as they are the new streaming partner of ISL.
Head-to-head record of Kolkata Derby in ISL
From a historical perspective and in terms of footballing philosophy, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan SG have faced each other in various competitions. However, the Red and Gold Brigade has not yet been able to taste victory on the Indian Super League (ISL) stage.
East Bengal and Mohun Bagan SG have faced each other 10 times in the ISL so far, with Mohun Bagan SG securing nine wins and one match ending in a draw. As a result, winning the Kolkata Derby in the history of the ISL remains a dream for East Bengal FC.
Mohun Bagan SG and East Bengal have faced each other on over 406 occasions. East Bengal hold the lead with a win number of 144, and Mohun Bagan has won 134 matches.
All-time head-to-head record in ISL
- Total matches played: 10
- Mohun Bagan SG Wins: 9
- East Bengal Wins: 0
- Draws: 1
All-time head-to-head record
- Total matches played: 406
- East Bengal wins: 144
- Mohun Bagan SG wins: 134
- Draws: 128
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When will the Kolkata Derby be played in ISL 2025–26?
The Kolkata Derby will be played on 3 May 2026.
What is the head-to-head record of Kolkata Derby in ISL?
Mohun Bagan SG have won 9 matches, while 1 match ended in a draw. East Bengal are yet to register a win in ISL derby history.
Where can fans watch the Kolkata Derby live?
Fans can watch the match live on the FanCode app, the official streaming partner of ISL.
What is the all-time head-to-head record of the Kolkata Derby?
Out of 406 matches, East Bengal have won 144, Mohun Bagan have won 134, and 128 matches ended in draws.
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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.