Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Mohun Bagan, East Bengal Set For Durand Cup Final
Mohun Bagan and East Bengal are two famous football teams from Kolkata.
They will play each other in the Durand Cup final.
Their match is called the Kolkata Derby because the clubs are longtime rivals.
The game will happen on Sunday, August 23, at Salt Lake Stadium.
It will start at 5 PM Indian time.
People in India can watch it on Sony Sports channels or SonyLIV with a subscription.
Mohun Bagan have won the tournament 17 times, while East Bengal have won it 16 times.
Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal 1-0 earlier in the tournament.
East Bengal want to win the final and catch up with their rivals in title victories.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC will contest the Durand Cup 2026 final on Sunday, August 23.
The Kolkata Derby will begin at 5 PM IST at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium.
Indian viewers can watch the match on Sony Sports 5, Sony Sports 5 HD, and SonyLIV with an active subscription.
Mohun Bagan, the record 17-time champions, are seeking an 18th title, while East Bengal could move level with 17 wins.
Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal 1-0 in Group A, while both teams reached the final after winning their semifinals on penalties.
- Who
- Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC.
- What
- The teams will play the Durand Cup 2026 final.
- When
- Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 5 PM IST.
- Where
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata.
- Why
- They are competing for the Durand Cup title in a Kolkata Derby.
Mohun Bagan’s Record Bid
East Bengal’s Equalisation Bid
Title history
Mohun Bagan’s Record Bid
Mohun Bagan are record 17-time Durand Cup champions and are seeking an 18th title.
East Bengal’s Equalisation Bid
East Bengal have 16 titles and would draw level with Mohun Bagan by winning.
Recent tournament form
Mohun Bagan’s Record Bid
Mohun Bagan are described as the only unbeaten team and defeated East Bengal 1-0 in Group A.
East Bengal’s Equalisation Bid
East Bengal have won every other match in their campaign and are seeking to overturn their only defeat.
Group-stage performance
Mohun Bagan’s Record Bid
Mohun Bagan topped Group A with nine points after winning all three matches.
East Bengal’s Equalisation Bid
East Bengal advanced from Group A as the best-ranked second-placed team with six points.
- Match
- Durand Cup 2026 final
- Venue
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, or Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
- Broadcast
- Sony Sports 5 and Sony Sports 5 HD
- Live streaming
- SonyLIV app and website with an active subscription
- Title records
- Mohun Bagan have 17 Durand Cup titles; East Bengal have 16
- Group-stage meeting
- Mohun Bagan defeated East Bengal 1-0 through Sahal Abdul Samad’s second-half goal
- Route to final
- East Bengal beat SC Delhi 5-3 on penalties; Mohun Bagan beat NorthEast United 4-3 on penalties after a goalless semifinal
- Predicted lineups
- Mohun Bagan: Vishal Kaith; Abhishek Singh, Rahul Bheke, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhasish Bose; Samir Zeljkovic, Apuia; Manvir Singh, Sahal Samad, Liston Colaco; Jamie Maclaren. East Bengal: Prabhsukhan Gill; Hardik Bhatt, Anwar Ali, Sandip Mandi, Jay Gupta; Bipin Singh, Mohammed Rashid, Jeakson Singh, Edmund Lalrindika; Dani Ramirez; Jesin TK.
