The 135th IndianOil Durand Cup trophy tour began in Guwahati on 16 July 2026 with public display of the Durand Cup, the President’s Cup and the Simla Trophy; Guwahati will host six Group F matches at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Sarusajai from 1–13 August 2026.
The Trophy Set
- Durand Cup: First held in 1888; regarded as one of Asia’s oldest football tournaments; named after British diplomat Mortimer Durand.
- President’s Cup & Simla Trophy: Historic silverware associated with the tournament’s ceremonial heritage and trophy display.
- Title Sponsor 2026: IndianOil (event styled as IndianOil Durand Cup).
135th Edition — Dates and Hosts
- Overall Schedule: 25 July–23 August 2026 across five host cities: Kolkata, Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal and Ranchi.
- Guwahati Fixtures: Six Group F matches at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Sarusajai (1–13 August 2026).
- Assam Hosting Record: Assam hosts the Durand Cup for the fifth consecutive year in 2026.
Group F Teams (Guwahati)
- NorthEast United FC: ISL club participating in Group F fixtures.
- Bodoland FC: Regional club from Assam.
- Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC: Club representing Karbi Anglong district.
- FC 1 Club: Group F entrant for the Guwahati leg.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Founding year: 1888 (Durand Cup debut).
- Namesake: Mortimer Durand, British diplomat.
- Format note: Multi-city hosting has been used in recent editions to stage group-phase matches across regions.