Durand Cup 2023: Quarter-final dates, fixtures and venues announced
The Durand Cup 2023 is approaching its decisive phase. Following three weeks of thrilling group-stage matches, the competition now stands with the top eight teams.
The Durand Cup 2023 is approaching its decisive phase. Following three weeks of thrilling group-stage matches, the competition now stands with the top eight teams. The quarter-final matches are scheduled to take place between August 24 and August 27.
Notably, the 132nd edition of this competition featured the participation of 24 teams. Six group winners and the two best second-placed teams have secured their spots in the knockout stage.
Six Indian Super League (ISL) clubs - Mumbai City FC, Chennaiyin FC, FC Goa, East Bengal FC, NorthEast United FC, and Mohun Bagan Super Giant - have advanced to the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Gokulam Kerala FC are the sole I-League club to progress to the knockout stages. Additionally, the Indian Army Red secured their place in the final eight after a nail-biting 0-0 draw against Rajasthan United FC on Monday.
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With the quarter-finalists now determined, all attention shifts to the upcoming quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final matches. Here's an overview of what you need to know about the next phase of the tournament.
Durand Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Fixtures
Sl No. | Match | Date | Time | Venue |
QF1 | Indian Army Red vs NorthEast United FC | 24.08.2023 | 6PM | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati |
QF2 | East Bengal FC vs Gokulam Kerala FC | 25.08.2023 | 6PM | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
QF3 | FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC | 26.08.2023 | 6PM | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati |
QF4 | Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant | 27.08.2023 | 6PM | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
Durand Cup 2023 Semi-Final Fixtures
Sl No. | Match | Date | Time | Venue |
SF1 | Winner of QF 1 vs Winner of QF 2 | 29.08.2023 | 16:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
SF2 | Winner of QF 3 vs Winner of QF 4 | 31.08.2023 | 16:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
Durand Cup 2023 Final
Sl No. | Match | Date | Time | Venue |
Final | Winner of SF 1 vs Winner of SF 2 | 03.09.2023 | 16:00 | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
Format
The knockout stages of the Durand Cup will not feature extra time. Instead, after 90 minutes of play, teams will proceed straight to penalties if they are tied.
Broadcasting Details
All the knockout matches of the Durand Cup 2023 can be watched on Sony Sports Ten 2 and Sony Liv.