Top 24 teams will contest Asia’s oldest football tournament and final is scheduled to be held in Kolkata

The 134th Indian Oil Durand Cup Organizing Committee (DCOC) announced the total cash prize for 2025 edition has been increased to ₹ 3 crores from ₹1.2 crores. It was announced here in Kolkata on Thursday during the trophy unveiling ceremony. Durand Cup is Asia’s oldest football tournament.

Along with the winners and runners up, teams reaching the semi-finals and quarterfinals along with three individual awards will also receive cash awards, the organising committee announced.

The three glittering pieces of silverware, the Durand Cup, the original prize and the rolling Shimla Trophy (presented by residents of Shimla in 1904), as well as the President’s Cup which the winners keep permanently, were unveiled by the dignitaries.  

West Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will grace the final match on August 23.

Ticket allocations for marquee clubs like Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Mohammedan SC, and Diamond Harbour FC have also been finalised to ensure strong fan representation. A ticket quota of 5,000 each has been allocated to Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Mohammedan SC, and Diamond Harbour FC to ensure a vibrant fan presence in the stands.

This year, the tournament continues with the League-cum-Knockout format that has served us well. A total of 24 teams, divided into six pools, will compete across five states, with two pools playing their matches right here in Kolkata. Kolkata will be hosting 15 matches including one quarter final, semi-final and title clash. The tournament will also provide a platform to four grassroots teams—1-Ladakh FC, South United FC, Bodoland FC, and Rangdajied United FC.