The ‘2026 Durand Cup will kick-off with the Kolkata Derby as 17 times (highest) champions Mohun Bagan SG takes on East Bengal FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata on July 25, Saturday.

The 135th edition of Asia’s oldest football tournament will see the participation of 24 teams divided into six groups playing across Kolkata, Ranchi, Imphal, Shillong and Guwahati from July 25 to August 23. After the group-stage, the six group toppers and two best runners-up will qualify for the quarterfinals. The matches will be broadcasted on Sony Liv.

Now, let’s look at the full fixtures.