Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Assam to Host Santosh Trophy 2025-26 Finals
The Santosh Trophy is a big football tournament in India.
In 2025-26, the final matches will be held in Assam.
First, there will be group stages in nine different places from December 15 to 26, 2025.
Thirty-five teams will play, and the winners of each group will go to the final round.
Assam, West Bengal, and Kerala will also be in the final round because Assam is the host and West Bengal and Kerala did well last time.
The final matches will be in January 2026.
The last time Assam hosted the final round was in 2010-11.
The 79th Santosh Trophy final round will be held in Assam in January 2026.
Group stages will take place across nine venues from December 15 to 26, 2025.
Thirty-five teams will compete in the group stage, divided into nine groups.
The group winners, along with Assam, West Bengal, and Kerala, will advance to the 12-team final round.
The last time Assam hosted the Santosh Trophy final round was in the 2010-11 season.
- Who
- 35 teams, including Assam, West Bengal, and Kerala
- What
- 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025-26
- When
- Group stages: December 15-26, 2025; Final round: January 2026
- Where
- Group stages: Nine venues across India; Final round: Dhakuakhana and Dhemaji, Assam
- Why
- To determine the national football champion
- Event
- 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025-26
- Final Round Host
- Assam
- Final Round Dates
- January 2026
- Group Stage Dates
- December 15-26, 2025
- Number of Teams
- 35
- Final Round Teams
- 12 (including Assam, West Bengal, and Kerala)
- Last Hosting
- 2010-11 season in Guwahati
