
Among the contenders descending on the KCT campus is the local powerhouse MRFC (A), who will look to leverage home-turf advantage after securing their spot during the intense regional qualifiers. They face a formidable challenge from the defending champions, Boom Boom Goa, who recently reaffirmed their dominance by winning the North Goa qualifiers. The roster of finalists is completed by regional champions from every corner of India, including Hope United from Mumbai, Emrais FC from Bengaluru, Goal Hunterz FC from Jaipur, Royal FC from Kolkata, SFC from Pune, Kalina Rangers from Kochi, Young Boys from Bhubaneswar, and Delta Strikers from South Goa.
The Red Bull Four 2 Score event is spread over three days, starting on April 8th with a high-energy Freestylers showcase to build excitement. This will be followed by the Nutmeg challenge on April 9th, highlighting the individual skill and creativity of the participants. The three-day activation reaches its peak on April 11th with the main National Finals of Four 2 Score taking place at the Kumaraguru College of Technology.
The 2026 Red Bull Four 2 Score National Finals in Coimbatore features an extensive campus-wide excitement with exhilarating experiences. Key sports-driven engagements include ten 1v1 Street Takeover activations and the Volta Challenge, which utilize a high-energy format to highlight individual creativity and skill in tech parks and the primary university universe. There are also five Freestyler Campus Showcases featuring local football heroes planned across five colleges and two tech parks, supplemented by dedicated freestyle showcases.
The action at Kumaraguru College of Technology will be defined by the unique, high-intensity Red Bull Four 2 Score format, which rewards aggressive play and tactical speed. Matches are played in a four-versus-four setup without goalkeepers for ten minutes, featuring a “Power Minute” rule where goals scored in the first and last sixty seconds count double. The tournament will move through a group-plus-knockout format, with any draws settled by a sudden-death golden goal round where one player from each side remains on the pitch. Only one team is going to claim the national crown at the KCT grounds as the sun sets over Coimbatore on April 11, signaling their transition to the world stage.
