Durand Cup is one of the oldest football tournament in Asia, and the second edition supported by the Asian Football Confederation. The tournament is hosted by the Durand Football Tournament Society in co-operation with the AIFF, Eastern Command of the Indian Armed Forces and supported by the Government of West Bengal and Assam. It will be held from August 3 to September 3 with a total of 43 matches.
This is the second time that the tournament will be played in more than one venue. This will be the second season where all the 12 clubs in the Indian Super League will be mandated to participate, alongside the top clubs from the I-League and teams representing the Indian Armed Forces. After a gap of 27 years a foreign participation has returned in the 132nd edition.
Bengaluru FC are the defending champions of the Durand Cup defeating Mumbai City last year 2-1 in the final.
Venues:
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan-Kolkata,West Bengal
- SAI Special Area Game Centre- Kokrajhar,Assam
- Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium -Guwahati, Assam
*note
- Imphal was initially drafted as a host city but due to the Manipur violence, Guwahati was set as replacement.
- Shillong was also initially drafted as a host city but was eventually dropped.
Teams Participating:
A total of 24 teams will be participating in this tournament which 19 are Indian clubs and 5 services teams from India, Nepal and Bangladesh, the number of teams has been increased from the previous tournament (4 more teams added).
List of teams:
Indian Super League:-
- Bengaluru FC
- Chennaiyin FC
- East Bengal FC
- FC Goa
- Hyderabad FC
- Jamshedpur FC
- Kerala Blasters FC
- Mohun Bagan AC
- Mumbai City FC
- NorthEast United FC
- Odisha FC
- Punjab FC
I-league:-
- Delhi FC
- Gokulam Kerala FC
- Mohammedan SC
- Rajasthan United FC
- Shillong Lajong FC
I-league 2:-
- Downtown Heroes FC
Regional league team:-
- Bodoland FC
Indian Armed Forces:-
- Indian Air Force FC
- Indian Army FC
- Indian Navy FC
Foreign Armed Force:-
- Bangladesh Army Football Team
- Tribhuvan Army FC
Group stage
Group stages will be played from 3rd August to 22nd August. Fixture
The teams have been drawn into six groups of four each. Six group winners and the two best second placed will advanced to the knockout stage.
Group-A:
- Bangladesh Army Football Team
- East Bengal FC
- Punjab FC
- Mohun Bagan AC
Group-B:
- Indian Navy FC
- Jamshedpur FC
- Mohammedan SC
- Mumbai City FC
Group-C:
- Bengaluru FC
- Gokulam Kerala FC
- Indian Air Force FC
- Kerala Blasters FC
Group-D:
- Downtown Hero FC
- FC Goa
- NorthEast United FC
- Shillong Lajong FC
Group-E:
- Chennaiyin FC
- Delhi FC
- Hyderabad FC
- Tribhuvan Army FC
Group-F:
- Bodoland FC
- Indian Army FC
- Odisha FC
- Rajasthan United FC
Knockout Stages:
Quarter Finals- 24th August to 27th August
Semi Finals- 29th August and 31st August
Final – 3rd September
Prize Money:
| Position | Amount |
|---|---|
| Golden glove | ₹3 lakh |
| Golden boot | ₹3 lakh |
| Golden ball | ₹3 lakh |
| Runner-ups | ₹30 lakh |
| Champions | ₹50 lakh |
Where can we watch the live streaming of the Durand Cup 2023?
- Can tuned in Sony Sports network Channels
- Online streaming – Sony LIV and Jio TV
the Durand Cup has always been a significant event in the Indian football calendar, and it’s excellent to see that the tournament is receiving support from various organizations and the government. with the inclusion of foreign teams after 27 years, the tournament promises to be a thrilling experience for both players and fans. i’m excited to see the matches and cheer for my favorite teams, and I hope that the tournament sets a new benchmark for football in India.
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