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Durand Cup 2025: Free Entry For All Matches In Jamshedpur, Organisers Announce
Last Updated: The 134th Durand Cup Organising Committee announced free public entry for all matches in Jamshedpur at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. The Durand Cup Organising Committee (DCOC) of the 134th Durand Cup has officially announced free public entry for all matches in Jamshedpur, starting with a full-capacity opening match at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. All 22,500 seats will be made available through complimentary passes, ensuring an inclusive and festive start to Asia's oldest football tournament. This initiative reflects the city's passion for the game and the organisers' commitment to celebrating football with the community. Free ticket distribution for the first match will take place at the stadium box office on July 23rd and 24th, on a first-come, first-served basis, until all tickets are distributed. To ensure fair access, a maximum of four tickets per person will be issued. In a gesture of community outreach, complimentary tickets will also be provided to local schools and all 41 teams of the JSA League, reinforcing the Durand Cup's commitment to grassroots football and youth engagement. From the second match onwards, the tournament will adopt an open gate policy, with no ticket requirement for entry. Spectators can walk in freely through Gates 4, 5, 6, and 7, encouraging continued local participation and creating a festive football atmosphere throughout the tournament in Jamshedpur. This move is aimed at celebrating the spirit of the beautiful game. 'As Asia's oldest football tournament returns to this football-loving city, the organisers warmly invite everyone in and around Jamshedpur to be part of this historic football celebration. With thrilling action on the field and an electrifying atmosphere off it, the Durand Cup 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages," the Durand Cup Organising Committee said in a statement. What Durand Cup Matches Are In Jamshedpur? Durand Cup 2025's Group C action kicks off in Jamshedpur on July 24 with hosts Jamshedpur FC (JFC) facing Nepal's Tribhuvan Army FT at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. The Indian Army Football Team will play their first match on July 29, followed by 1 Ladakh FC on August 2. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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25-05-2025
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Durand Cup 2025: Asia's Oldest Football Tournament To Be Played In 5 States
Last Updated: Durand Cup will be played between July 22 and August 23 in Kolkata, Kokrajhar, Jamshedpur, Meghalaya and Imphal. Asia's oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup, will be back with its 134th edition and for the first time in its storied history, be hosted in as many as five states with Manipur's capital Imphal, making a comeback after a two-year gap. The Durand Cup Organising Committee also announced the dates for this year's tournament to be between July 22- August 23, 2025. Kokrajhar in Assam will extend their status as Durand Cup hosts for the third consecutive year while Jamshedpur in Jharkhand and Shillong in Meghalaya were added as hosts last year. The century-old tournament shifted its home base to Kolkata – the Mecca of Indian Football, and the capital of West Bengal, from Delhi back in 2019, and, will also continue to hold that status for a sixth consecutive edition. Organised by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army on behalf of the three Services, the tournament is unique in the sense that it pits Services teams against India's best football clubs and over the past couple of editions, has also seen foreign participation with Army teams from neighbouring nations. The Indian Army's stated vision of expanding the reach of the historic tournament throughout the East and North-East is also now fully reflected with the choice of host cities this year. All State Governments and local autonomous bodies have wholeheartedly pledged their support like always for the popular tournament which has captured the imagination of the football loving people of the region. A total of six venues, two in Kolkata (Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan and Kishore Bharti Krirangan) and one each in Imphal (Khuman Lampak stadium), Ranchi (Morhabadi Stadium) or Jamshedpur (JRD Tata Sports Complex), Shillong (Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium) and Kokrajhar (SAI Stadium) have been earmarked for the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup edition. North East United FC are the defending champions having overcome maximum title-holders Mohun Bagan Super Giant, in a thrilling final last year to get their historic maiden title. First Published: May 25, 2025, 17:06 IST
