Durand Cup 2021, Asia’s oldest and world’s 3rd oldest football tournament is taking place in and around Kolkata between September 5 and October 3, 2021. After a lot of anticipation and a gap of 1 year, Durand Cup 2021 has been confirmed. Also, it is going to be the 130th edition of the Durand Cup this year.
A total of 16 teams in 4 groups will battle in this tournament. This tournament is the most estimable honors in Indian football and is organized by the Indian Armed Forces and the Government of West Bengal.
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Schedule:
- The matches will start from 3 pm every day except the opening match.
- Only the opening match is scheduled for 4:15 pm.
- The timings for the semi-inas and finals have not been announced yet.
Live Streaming:
The live streaming of the matches is accessible at www.durandcup.in and also on the Facebook page of Durand Cup.
Read also: Durand Cup 2021 Groupings
The 4 groups of Durand Cup 2021:
Group A: Indian Air Force Football Team, Bengaluru United, CRPF, Mohammedan Sporting Club
Group B: Army Green Football Team, FC Goa, Jamshedpur FC, Sudeva Delhi FC
Group C: Bengaluru Football Club, Delhi FC, Indian Navy Football Team, Kerala Blasters Football Club
Group D – Assam Rifles Football Team, Army Red Football Team, Gokulam Kerala Football Club, Hyderabad FC
Group Stage Fixtures:
Group A fixtures:
- September 5, 2021 – 4:15 pm – Indian Air Force vs Mohammedan SC, VYBK
- September 6, 2021 – 3:00 pm – CRPF vs Bengaluru United, Kalyani
- September 9, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Indian Air Force vs FCBU, Kalyani
- September 10, 2021 – 3:00 pm – CRPF vs Mohammedan SC, Kalyani
- September 14, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Mohammedan SC vs FCBU, Kalyani
- September 14, 2021 – 3:00 pm – CRPF vs Indian Air Force, MB
Group B fixtures :
- September 6, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Jamshedpur FC vs Sudeva Delhi, MB
- September 7, 2021 – 3:00 pm – FC Goa vs Army Green, VYBK
- September 10, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Jamshedpur FC vs Army Green, MB
- September 13, 2021 – 3:00 pm – FC Goa vs Sudeva Delhi, VYBK
- September 17, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Jamshedpur FC vs FC Goa, VYBK
- September 17, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Army Green vs Sudeva Delhi, MB
Group C fixtures:
- September 8, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Delhi FC vs Indian Navy, MB
- September 11, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Kerala Blasters vs Indian Navy, VYBK
- September 15, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters, VYBK
- September 18, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Delhi FC vs Bengaluru FC, MB
- September 21, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Bengaluru FC vs Indian Navy, VYBK
- September 21, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Delhi FC vs Kerala Blasters, MB
Group D fixtures:
- September 9, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Assam Rifles vs Army Red, VYBK
- September 12, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Assam Rifles vs Hyderabad FC, MB
- September 12, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Gokulam Kerala vs Army Red, Kalyani
- September 16, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Gokulam Kerala vs Hyderabad FC, Kalyani
- September 19, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Army Red vs Hyderabad FC, VYBK
- September 19, 2021 – 3:00 pm – Assam Rifles vs Gokulam Kerala, Kalyani
Prize Money:
A wholesome total of ₹70 Lakh is the prize money at Durand Cup 2021.
Winners- ₹40 Lakh
Runners-up- ₹20 Lakh
Semi-finalists- ₹5 Lakh (for each team)
