Durand Cup 2024: A Historic Football Tournament in India
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Durand Cup 2024 |
| Edition | 133rd |
| Dates | July 27, 2024 - August 31, 2024 |
| Final Venue | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata |
| Host Cities | Kolkata (West Bengal), Kokrajhar (Assam), Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Shillong (Meghalaya) |
| Participating Teams | 24 teams (Indian Super League, I-League, Armed Forces teams) |
| Match Format | 43 matches (Round-robin league-cum-knockout) |
| Group Stage | 6 groups of 4 teams each; top teams and 2 best second-placed teams advance |
| Knockout Stage | Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Final |
| Venue Distribution | Kolkata (Opening match, semis, final, 3 groups), Kokrajhar (1 group), Jamshedpur (1 group), Shillong (1 group) |
| Historical Significance | Oldest football tournament in Asia (started in 1888), named after Mortimer Durand, Foreign Secretary of British India |
| Organizers | Indian Army and All India Football Federation (AIFF) |
| Trophies | Durand Cup, Shimla Trophy, President's Cup |
| Notable Champions | Mohun Bagan Super Giant (17 titles), East Bengal (16 titles), Mohammedan Sporting (1940 - first Indian club winner), Army Green (2016), Gokulam Kerala (2019) |