Durand Cup 2024 Schedule | Match Timetable, Fixture, Venue
Durand Cup, also known as the Indian Oil Durand Cup is the oldest football tournament in Asia. It is sponsored by the Indian Oil Corporation and has been in the history of sports since 1888. It serves as the opener for the Indian domestic season, showcasing the emerging talent in Indian football.
Being the world's third-oldest football tournament, It symbolizes India's football culture. Wondering when will be the 133rd edition of the IndianOil Durand Cup 2024 start date? Where will the match be held? Which teams will be involved? Furthermore, here is all you need to know.
Durand Cup 2024 Tabular Representation
Here is a tabular representation of the Durand Cup 2024 football match:
When is the Start and End Date of Durand Cup 2024?
The 133rd edition of the football tournament Durand Cup 2024 dates from 27th July to 30th August 2024. The schedule was announced on behalf of the DFTS- Durand Football Tournament Society by HQ Eastern Command of the Indian Army. Besides, before the Durand Cup 2024 end date and start date, the three Durand trophies will set off on a nationwide tour starting on 10th July in New Delhi.
How many Teams will be there in the Durand Cup 2024?
Now that you know about the Durand Cup 2024 schedule, wondering how many teams will be there. The 133rd edition of the 2024 football match is expected to follow a similar pattern to 2023. Along with all ISL teams, the newly joined ISL team Mohammedan will also participate and the 133rd edition shall see 24 teams.
Overall, the total number of ISL teams participating will be 13. Besides, the I-League, Armed Forces Squads, invitational teams and international teams are also expected to participate. However, with confirmation from the officials, there can be changes or updates. Moreover, below is a tabular representation of the participating Durand Cup 2024 teams :
Where will the Durand Cup 2024 Held?
Besides, the Durand Cup 2024 schedule, wondering where the match will be held. Even though the venues for the football match are still pending, a total of 5 venues have been selected. This includes Kolkata, Shillong, Kokrajhar and Jamshedpur.
However, here is what you need to know about the Durand Cup 2024 venue :
In Kolkata, the match will be held at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan and Kishore Bharati Krirangan.
(The city has been hosting for the last 5 years)
In Shillong, the match will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
In Kokrajhar, the match will be held at SAI Stadium. (The city will be hosting for the 2nd consecutive year)
In Jamshedpur, the match will be held at JRD Tata Sports Complex.
Talking about confirmation, Dr. Sangrang Brahma, the secretary of the Assam Football Association and a member of the League Committee of the All India Football Federation has officially confirmed the Kokrajhar venue for the Durand Cup 2024 schedule.
Durand Cup 2024 Match Format
During its early history, the format of the Durand Cup tournament is still unknown. However, in the Durand Cup 2024 recent match format includes round-robin matches. The top teams from each group move on to the knockout stage, increasing the intensity with each match. In the end, the tournament’s championship match between the top two teams will determine the winner of the match.
The 133rd edition will see 24 teams and a total of 43 Durand Cup 2024 matches will be played, following a round-robin league-cum-knockout format. The 24 teams from the broadest range of Indian football will be divided into 6 groups of 4 teams each.
A total of 8 teams- from 6 Durand Cup 2024 groups toppers and 2 best second-placed sides will be qualifying for the knockout stage. Shillong and Jamshedpur will be hosting 1 group each while Kolkata will be hosting 3 groups.
Furthermore, here is a tabular representation of the Durand Cup 2024 fixture:
Why do Durand Cup Winners get Three Trophies?
Wondering why Bengaluru FC lifted 3 trophies after winning the 2022 Durand Cup? In general, a team only gets 1 champion's trophy. Isn't it? But this is different from what happens in the Durand Cup. Being an exception to this practice, the winning side receives 3 different trophies.
The trophies include the President's Cup, Shimla Cup and the Durand Cup. Moreover, here is what you need to know:
The President’s Cup was first given by the first Indian President Dr. Rajendra Prasad to the winners after India’s Independence.
The Shimla Cup was first presented by the residents and was first awarded in 1904 and has continuously been given to winners since 1965. However, from 1888 to 1940, the match was held In Shimla after which it shifted to the capital Delhi.
The Durand Cup is finally the original prize of the tournament.
Where Can I Watch the Durand Cup 2024 Match?
According to the Durand Cup 2024 timetable and schedule, the football match will be live-streaming on different channels. This includes:
SonyLIV
OTT platform of the Sony Sports Network
Sony Ten 2
Sony Ten 2 HD
