Durand Cup 2023: Fixtures, Schedule, Groups, venues, Teams, matches, Dates, live streaming

The 132nd Durand Cup is about to kick off with a grand ceremony in Kolkata on 3rd August, 2023. In the opening match, Bangladesh Army Football Team and reigning ISL champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will come face to face in what is expected to be an exciting Group A encounter. Defending champions Bengaluru FC and runners-up Mumbai City FC will also be a part of the 24-team contingent which will be seen participating in Asia's oldest football tournament. The final will take place in Kolkata on 3rd September.

3 things you need to know

• This is the 132nd edition of the Durand Cup, the world's 3rd oldest football tournament
• East Bengal and Mohun Bagan have dominated the tournament winning the title 16 times each
• Bengaluru FC won their maiden Durand Cup title last year as they got the better of Mumbai City FC 2-1 in the final

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Six groups each consisting of four teams have been formed which also has two foreign teams Tribhuvan Army Football Club fron Nepal and Bangladesh Army Football Team.

Durand Cup Groups

Group A: Bangladesh Army, East Bengal, Mohun Bagan SG, Punjab FC

Group B: Indian Navy, Jamshedpur FC, Mohammedan SC, Mumbai City FC

Group C: Bengaluru FC, Gokulam Kerala FC, Indian Air Force FT, Kerala Blasters

Group D: Downtown Heroes FC, FC Goa, NorthEast United FC, Shillong Lajong

Group E: Chennaiyin FC, Delhi FC, Hyderabad FC, Tribhuvan Army Football Club

Group F: Bodoland FC, Indian Army FC, Odisha FC, Rajasthan United FC

Three of the groups A, B and C are to be played across four venues of Kolkata, while a majority of the Group D and E matches will be hosted by Guwahati’s Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. Kokrajhar, the newest Durand Cup host city, will be hosting all matches of Group F along with a Group D and E game each. Guwahati and Kokrajhar will also host one quarter-final game each. The rest of the knockouts will be held in Kolkata.

Durand Cup Fixtures

• August 3, Thursday, Mohun Bagan SG vs Bangladesh Army FT (VYBK) 5:45 PM

• August 4, Friday, Northeast United FC vs Shillong Lajong (IGAS) 6:00 PM

• August 5, Saturday, Bodoland FC vs Rajasthan United FC (SAI Stadium) 2:30 PM

• August 5, Saturday, Mohammedan SC vs Mumbai City FC (KBK) 4:45PM

• August 6, Sunday, Delhi FC vs Hyderabad FC (IGAS) 2:30 PM

• August 6, Sunday, East Bengal vs Bangladesh Army FT (VYBK) 4:45 PM 

• August 7, Monday, Odisha FC vs Indian Army FT (SAI Stadium) 3:00 PM

• August 7, MondayMohun Bagan SG vs Punjab FC (KBK) 6:00 PM

• August 8, Tuesday, FC Goa vs Shillong Lajong (IGAS) 3:00 PM

• August 8, Tuesday, Mumbai City FC vs Jamshedpur FC (VYBK) 6:00 PM

• August 9, Wednesday, Delhi FC vs Tribhuvan Army (SAI Stadium) 2:30 PM

• August 9, Wednesday, Gokulam Kerala FC vs Indian Air Force FT (KBK) 4:45 PM

• August 10, Thursday, Hyderabad FC vs Chennaiyin FC (IGAS) 3:00 PM

• August 10, Thursday, Punjab FC vs Bangladesh Army FT (VYBK) 6:00 PM

• August 11, Friday, Mohammedan SC vs Indian Navy FT (KBK) 3:00 PM

• August 11, Friday, Odisha FC vs Rajasthan United FC (SAI Stadium) 6:00 PM

• August 12, Saturday, Northeast United FC vs FC Goa (IGAS) 2:30 PM

• August 12, Saturday, Mohun Bagan SG vs East Bengal FC (VYBK) 4:45 PM

• August 13, Sunday, Kerala Blasters vs Gokulam Kerala FC (MBG) 2:30 PM

• August 13, Sunday, Downtown Heroes vs Shillong Lajong (SAI Stadium) 4:45 PM

• August 14, Monday, Chennaiyin FC vs Tribhuwan Army (IGAS) 3:00 PM

• August 14, Monday, Bengaluru FC vs Indian Air Force FT (KBK) 6:00 PM

• August 16, Wednesday, FC Goa vs Downtown Heroes (IGAS) 3:00 PM

• August 16, Wednesday, East Bengal FC vs Punjab FC (KBK) 6:00 PM

• August 17, Thursday, Jamshedpur FC vs Indian Navy FT (MBG) 3:00 PM

• August 17, Thursday, Bodoland FC vs Indian Army FT (SAI Stadium) 6:00 PM

• August 18, Friday, Delhi FC vs Chennaiyin FC (IGAS) 3:00 PM

• August 18, Friday, Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters (KBK) 6:00 PM

• August 19, Saturday, Mumbai City FC vs Indian Navy FT (VYBK) 2:30 PM

• August 19, Saturday, Bodoland FC vs Odisha FC (SAI Stadium) 4:45 PM

• August 20, Sunday, Northeast United FC vs Downtown Heroes (IGAS) 2:30 PM

• August 20, Sunday, Mohammedan SC vs Jamshedpur FC (KBK) 4:45 PM

• August 21, Monday, Kerala Blasters vs Indian Air Force FT (EBG) 3:00 PM

• August 21, Monday, Rajasthan United FC vs Indian Army FT (SAI Stadium) 6:00 PM

• August 22, Tuesday, Hyderabad FC vs Tribhuvan Army (IGAS) 3:00 PM

• August 22, Tuesday, Bengaluru FC vs Gokulam Kerala FC (6:00 PM) KBK

• August 24, Thursday, Quarter-finals 1 (SAI Stadium) 6:00 PM

• August 25, Friday, Quarter-finals 2 (VYBK) 6:00 pm

• August 26, Saturday, Quarter-finals 3 (IGAS) 6:00 PM

• August 27, Sunday, Quarter-finals 4 (VYBK) 6:00 PM

• August 29, Tuesday, Semi-finals: Winner of QF 1 vs Winner of QF 2 (VYBK) 4:00 PM

• August 31, Thursday, Semi-finals: Winner of QF 3 vs Winner of QF 4 (VYBK) 4:00 PM

• September 3, Sunday, Final: Winner of SF 1 vs Winner of SF 2 (VYBK) 4:)) PM

Also Read: 132nd Durand Cup set for grand kick-off at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan

Important Dates

The most awaited Kolkata Derby is scheduled to be held on 12th August when East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant renewed their rivalry once again. The ISL playoff match between Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC saw much ruckus on the pitch and they will take on each other again on 18th August.

The knockout stage will start from 24th August while two semifinals will be played on 29th and 31st August respectively. Winners of the two semifinals will have a grand clash at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on 3rd September. 

Where to watch the live telecast of the Durand Cup?

Sony Sports Network has bagged the exclusive rights for Durand Cup and Indian football lovers can watch all the matches live on Sony Sports. Sony Sports 2 will broadcast all the matches live on TV. The live streaming will be available on the Sony Liv app and website.