Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Durand Cup Trophy Tour Begins in Ranchi
The Durand Cup is a big football tournament in India.
The trophy for the 135th Durand Cup in 2026 started its tour in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
The state's sports minister, Sudivya Kumar, kicked off the tour.
Ranchi will host seven matches, including six league games and one quarter-final, starting on July 26.
The matches will be played at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium.
The minister hopes that Jharkhand will be able to host the final matches in the future.
The trophy tour went through several important places in Ranchi to get people excited about the tournament.
Jharkhand Sports Minister Sudivya Kumar flagged off the 135th Durand Cup 2026 trophy tour in Ranchi.
Ranchi will host seven Durand Cup matches, including six league games and one quarter-final, starting July 26.
Matches will be played at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Morabadi.
Minister Kumar expressed optimism about Jharkhand hosting future Durand Cup finals.
The trophy tour covered key locations in Ranchi, building excitement for the tournament.
- Who
- Jharkhand Sports Minister Sudivya Kumar
- What
- Flagged off the 135th Durand Cup 2026 trophy tour
- When
- July 26
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Why
- To build excitement for the tournament and showcase Jharkhand's readiness to host matches
Optimistic View
Neutral View
Future Hosting of Finals
Optimistic View
Jharkhand has the potential to host future Durand Cup finals due to its preparations and professional skills.
Neutral View
It is uncertain whether Jharkhand will be granted permission to host the finals in the future.
- Event
- 135th Durand Cup 2026 trophy tour
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Matches Hosted
- Seven matches (six league games and one quarter-final)
- Stadium
- Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Morabadi
- Start Date
- July 26
- Trophy Tour Locations
- Kerketta auditorium at Dipatoli, Morabadi, Albert Ekka Chowk, Dipatoli Military Station