Durand Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia and the fifth oldest national competition in the world, with its first edition held in 1888 in Shimla, India.
It is currently considered to be the season-opener of Indian domestic football, and any club in the top three divisions have a chance to participate in the tournament.
The semi-finals stage of the tournament has been confirmed, after Mohun Bagan Super Giant emerged victorious on Friday evening, before Bengaluru FC beat Kerala Blasters FC in a southern-derby quarter-final.
On Wednesday, North East United had beaten Indian Army Football Team 2-0 in the first quarterfinal, while Shillong Lajong FC defeated 2023 finalists East Bengal 2-1 in the fourth quarterfinal.
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When does Durand Cup 2024 semi-finals start?
The semi-finals of the 133rd edition of the Durand Cup will begin on Monday, August 26.
The first semi-final will be played on Sunday, August 26, between North East United FC and Shillong Lajong FC.
The second semi-final will be played on Tuesday, August 27, between Indian Super League heavyweights, Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan.
What are the venues of the 2024 Durand Cup semi-finals?
The Durand Cup 2024 semi-finals will make a return to the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The match between Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC will be played in Kolkata while NorthEast will face Shillong Lajong in Shillong.
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Who are the reigning champions of the Durand Cup?
In the 2023 edition, Mohun Bagan Super Giant claimed the championship. With a solitary goal in the match from Dimitri Petratos, the team emerged triumphant by securing a close 1-0 win against arch-rivals East Bengal in the final, winning their first Durand Cup title since 2000.
What are the Durand Cup 2024 semi-finals fixtures?
| Semi Final No. | Fixture | Date | Time (IST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North East United vs Shillong Lajong FC | August 26, 2024 | 5:30 PM | NEUFC 2-0 Lajong |
| 2 | Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Bengaluru FC | August 27, 2024 | 5:30 PM | MB (2) 4-3 (2) BFC |
How to watch the 2024 Durand Cup semi-finals?
All semi-final matches of the Durand Cup 2024 will be televised by Sony Sports Network and can be streamed live on Sony Liv.
| Tournament | TV channel | Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Durand Cup | Sony Sports Network | SonyLiv |
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