Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Durand Cup Considers Incentives Amid ISL Team Pullout Concerns
The Durand Cup, a big football tournament, might have fewer top teams playing next year.
This is because some clubs are having trouble with their pre-season training.
To make sure teams still want to play, the organizers are thinking about giving them more money.
Some big teams might not join because of this.
The tournament usually happens in July and August, and the winners get a big prize.
Durand Cup organizers are considering financial incentives for the 2025 edition due to potential withdrawals from ISL teams.
The tournament is facing challenges as some ISL teams plan to skip due to the delayed start of pre-season practices.
Teams like FC Goa and Bengaluru FC, former champions, might not participate, along with Odisha FC, Chennaiyin FC, and Hyderabad FC.
The impasse over the Master Rights Agreement between the AIFF and FSDL is a key reason for the delayed pre-season practice.
Organizers are considering increased prize money to motivate participating teams, including benefits for semi and quarter-finalists.
- Who
- Durand Cup organizers, ISL teams like FC Goa and Bengaluru FC.
- What
- Durand Cup organizers considering incentives due to potential ISL team withdrawals.
- When
- The 2025 edition of the Durand Cup.
- Where
- Eastern India
- Why
- To encourage participation amid concerns about teams skipping the tournament due to delayed pre-season practices.
ISL Clubs
Durand Cup Organizers
Participation
ISL Clubs
Concerned about the delayed start of pre-season practice due to issues like the Master Rights Agreement.
Durand Cup Organizers
Durand Cup organizers want teams to participate and are considering financial incentives.
- Tournament Start Date
- July 22
- Tournament End Date
- August 23
- 2023 Winner
- Mohun Bagan
- 2023 Prize Money
- ₹1 crore
- Prize Money for Winner
- ₹60 lakh