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The groups for the 2023 edition of the Durand Cup have been announced, which will feature six groups of four teams each.
While Group A would feature a Kolkata derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC, while a southern rivalry would feature in Group C as Bengaluru FC would take on Kerala Blasters.
The six group winners and the two best second played sides would make the knockout quarterfinals.
The tournament would be played from August 3 to September 3 in Kolkata, Guwahati, Kokrajhar with the final to be played at Kolkata’s iconic Saltlake Stadium.
2023 DURAND CUP – GROUPINGS
Group A – Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal FC, RoundGlass Punjab FC, Bangladesh Army Team
Group B – Kolkata: Mumbai City FC, Jamshedpur FC, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Indian Navy
Group C – Kolkata: Bengaluru FC, Kerala Blasters, Gokulam Kerala FC, Indian Air Force
Group D – Guwahati: FC Goa, NorthEast United FC, Shillong Lajong FC, Entry
Group E – Guwahati: Hyderabad FC, Chennaiyin FC, Delhi FC, Tribhuvan Army FC (Nepal)
Group F – Kokrajhar: Odisha FC, Rajasthan United FC, Bodoland FC, Indian Army
