About The Event
A symbol of India’s football history and culture, the Durand Cup is Asia’s oldest and the world’s third-oldest football tournament, held mostly between top Indian football clubs across divisions. Organized by the Indian Armed Forces, the Durand Cup has been the breeding ground for India’s best footballing talent, over the years.
The inaugural edition happened in Shimla in 1888, when it started off as an Army Cup, open only to the British Indian Army troops in India, but soon opened up to civilian teams. Named after its founder, Sir Mortimer Durand, Foreign Secretary of British India from 1884 to 1894, the iconic tournament has now reached its 134th edition.
The 134th edition of the Durand Cup in 2025 will feature 24 teams, including 6 Indian Super League (ISL) sides, along with teams from other top divisions of Indian football, competing across 5 venues.
