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    135th Durand Cup to kick off with a blockbuster Kolkata Derby
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    135th Durand Cup To Kick Off With A Blockbuster Kolkata Derby

    By IANS News July 03, 2026 • 17:14 PM View: 175
    The Durand Cup Organising Committee: The 135th edition of the prestigious Durand Cup will commence with the enactment of one of Indian football's greatest rivalries as record 17-time champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant take on 16-time winner East Bengal FC in the opening fixture at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on July 25.

    The Durand Cup Organising Committee announced the fixtures, setting the stage for another exciting edition of Asia's oldest football tournament. Featuring 24 teams across six groups and five host cities, the tournament will be played from July 25 to August 23, bringing together India's leading clubs, Services teams, emerging football institutions, and international participation in a month-long celebration of football.

    Hosted across Kolkata, Ranchi, Imphal, Shillong, and Guwahati, this year's Durand Cup once again reflects the tournament's expanding national footprint while remaining firmly rooted in the football heartlands of eastern and northeastern India. The group stage combines established powerhouses, ambitious newcomers, Services teams, regional champions, and international participation, underlining the unique character that has defined the tournament for well over a century.

    TAGS Durand Cup Kolkata Derby Mohun Bagan Super Giant East Bengal FC Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Durand Cup Organising Committee South United FC
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