Kalinga Super Cup 2025 fixtures announced

New Delhi, April 7: The fixtures for the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 are announced. The tournament, which will be played in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from April 20 to May 3, will see the participation of 16 clubs (13 from the Indian Super League and three from the I-League) in a single-elimination knock-out format. All matches will take place at the Kalinga Stadium.

The ISL teams were seeded for the round of 16 according to their final league position in the 2024-25 season. Three I-League teams confirmed their participation - Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Inter Kashi and Gokulam Kerala FC. They will face the top three ISL teams (Mohun Bagan Super Giant, FC Goa and Bengaluru FC). These three matchups will be decided by a draw on Wednesday, April 9.

The round of 16 will be played on April 20, April 21, April 23 and April 24, the quarter-finals on April 26 and April 27, the semi-finals on April 30, and the final on May 3. If the scores are level at the end of 90 minutes in the round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals, there will be no extra time, and a penalty shoot-out will determine the winner. If the scores are level at the end of 90 minutes in the final, there will be extra time, followed by a penalty shoot-out to determine the champion.

The winners of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 will qualify for the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two Preliminary Round. East Bengal FC are the defending champions, having beaten Odisha FC in the 2024 final in Bhubaneswar. Odisha FC (2023), FC Goa (2019) and Bengaluru FC (2018) have been the past champions of the Super Cup.

Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Fixtures

Round of 16 (seeds in bracket):Sunday, April 20 (16:30) -- Kerala Blasters FC (8) vs East Bengal FC (9)Sunday, April 20 (20:00) -- Mohun Bagan SG (1) vs I-League Club - TBCMonday, April 21 (16:30) -- FC Goa (2) vs I-League Club - TBCMonday, April 21 (20:00) -- Odisha FC (7) vs Punjab FC (10)Wednesday, April 23 (16:30) -- Bengaluru FC (3) vs I-League Club - TBCWednesday, April 23 (20:00) -- Mumbai City FC (6) vs Chennaiyin FC (11)Thursday, April 24 (16:30) -- NorthEast United FC (4) vs Mohammedan Sporting Club (13)Friday, April 24 (20:00) -- Jamshedpur FC (5) vs Hyderabad FC (12)

Quarter-finals:QF1 - Saturday, April 26 (16:30) -- KBFC/EBFC vs MBSG/I-LeagueQF2 - Saturday, April 26 (20:00) -- FCG/I-League vs OFC/PFCQF3 - Sunday, April 27 (16:30) -- BFC/I-League vs MCFC/CFCQF4 - Sunday, April 27 (20:00) -- NEUFC/MSC vs JFC/HFC

Semi-finals:SF1 - Wednesday, April 30 (16:30) -- Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2SF2 - Wednesday, April 30 (20:00) -- Winner QF3 vs Winner QF4

Final:Saturday, May 3 (Time TBC) - Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2

Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.

Exciting lineup this year! Really hoping Gokulam Kerala can pull off an upset against one of the ISL giants. Their performance in I-League has been impressive. #Underdogs

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Priya M.

The single elimination format makes every match so intense! 😍 No room for mistakes. Can't wait to see how Mohun Bagan performs as top seeds. Mariners for the cup! ⚓

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Ankit S.

While I appreciate the excitement, I think the tournament format could be improved. Single elimination is too harsh - maybe groups first then knockouts? Still, looking forward to the action!

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Sneha R.

That Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal opener is going to be 🔥! Both teams have improved so much this season. Who do you think will win this rematch of last year's semifinal?

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Vikram J.

Great to see the tournament returning to Bhubaneswar! The Kalinga Stadium has become such an important football venue in India. Hope the local fans come out in big numbers to support all teams.

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Neha P.

AFC Champions League spot up for grabs makes this even more competitive. Hope we see some young Indian players shine in this tournament. Our national team needs fresh talent! 🇮🇳⚽

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