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The All India Football Federation announced the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 fixture on Monday, April 7th.
The fifth edition of the Kalinga Super Cup will take place entirely at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from April 20 to May 3, where 16 teams will ply their trade for the coveted silverware.
The champions of this tournament will also seal the passage to the 2025–26 AFC Champions League 2 (ACL2) Playoffs, having an opportunity to represent India in continental stages.
Format and Teams
AIFF has announced that the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 edition will return to its previous knockout format, similar to the first two editions in 2018 and 2019. The 2023 and 2024 editions featured an expanded group stage format, followed by a knockout round.
However, 13 Indian Super League teams will participate in the tournament, as they were seeded for the Round of 16 according to their final league position in the 2024-25 season. On the other hand, three I-League teams confirmed their participation – Churchill Brothers, Inter Kashi, and Gokulam Kerala FC.
They will face the top three ISL teams– Mohun Bagan Super Giant, FC Goa, and Bengaluru FC. These teams will know their opponents in the opening Round of 16 through a draw on Wednesday, April 9.
In the Round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals, if the scores are level at the end of 90 minutes, there will be no extra time. Instead, a penalty shoot-out will determine the winner. However, if the scores are tied at the end of 90 minutes in the final, extra time will be played, and if necessary, a penalty shoot-out will determine the champion.
Teams of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025:
I League Clubs:
ISL Clubs:
| Seedings | Clubs |
| 1 | Mohun Bagan Super Giant |
| 2 | FC Goa |
| 3 | Bengaluru FC |
| 4 | NorthEast United FC |
| 5 | Jamshedpur FC |
| 6 | Mumbai City FC |
| 7 | Odisha FC |
| 8 | Kerala Blasters FC |
| 9 | East Bengal FC |
| 10 | Punjab FC |
| 11 | Chennaiyin FC |
| 12 | Hyderabad FC |
| 13 | Mohammedan SC |
Complete Schedule
The Round of 16 matches will take place on April 20, 21, 23, and 24. The quarter-finals are scheduled for April 26 and 27, followed by the semi-finals on April 30. The final match will be held on May 3.
Mark the dates for the #KalingaSuperCup! 🏆
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) April 7, 2025
April 20 - May 3 🗓️
Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar 🏟️
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Match No. |
Stage |
Fixture |
Date |
KO Time |
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1 |
Round of 16 |
Kerala Blasters FC vs East Bengal FC |
20 April, 2025 |
4:30 PM |
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2 |
Round of 16 |
Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs I-League Team |
20 April, 2025 |
8:00 PM |
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3 |
Round of 16 |
FC Goa vs I-League Team |
21 April, 2025 |
4:30 PM |
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4 |
Round of 16 |
Odisha FC vs Punjab FC |
21 April, 2025 |
8:00 PM |
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5 |
Round of 16 |
Bengaluru FC vs I-League Team |
23 April, 2025 |
4:30 PM |
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6 |
Round of 16 |
Mumbai City FC vs Chennaiyin FC |
23 April, 2025 |
8:00 PM |
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7 |
Round of 16 |
NorthEast United FC vs Mohammedan SC |
24 April, 2025 |
4:30 PM |
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8 |
Round of 16 |
Jamshedpur FC vs Hyderabad FC |
24 April, 2025 |
8:00 PM |
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QF 1 |
Quarter-Final |
Winner Match 1 vs Winner Match 2 |
26 April, 2025 |
4:30 PM |
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QF 2 |
Quarter-Final |
Winner Match 3 vs Winner Match 4 |
26 April, 2025 |
8:00 PM |
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QF 3 |
Quarter-Final |
Winner Match 5 vs Winner Match 6 |
27 April, 2025 |
4:30 PM |
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QF 4 |
Quarter-Final |
Winner Match 7 vs Winner Match 8 |
27 April, 2025 |
8:00 PM |
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SF 1 |
Semi-Final |
Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 2 |
30 April, 2025 |
4:30 PM |
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SF 2 |
Semi-Final |
Winner QF 3 vs Winner QF 4 |
30 April, 2025 |
8:00 PM |
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Final |
Final |
Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2 |
3 May, 2025 |
TBC |
Here is the Knockout bracket for the Kalinga Super Cup 2025:
The bracket for the #KalingaSuperCup 2025 is set! ⚔️
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) April 7, 2025
16 teams, 1 trophy 🏆
📍 Bhubaneswar#IndianFootball ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/XQrvtkc92W