The Ultimate Showdown: Super Cup 2025-26 Set to Ignite Indian Football!

Get ready, Indian football fans! The highly anticipated Super Cup 2025-26 is poised to deliver a month of exhilarating action, bringing together the nation's premier clubs in a thrilling quest for supremacy. From intense qualifying rounds to high-stakes group stage clashes and a dramatic knockout phase, the tournament promises to be a spectacle of skill, passion, and unforgettable moments.

Organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and featuring both Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League teams, the Super Cup serves as a vital platform for clubs to test their mettle against the best.

The stage is set across three vibrant venues in Odisha – the Kalinga Stadium Main Pitch, Kalinga Stadium Practice Pitch 1 in Bhubaneswar, and Emeralds Star in Puri – ensuring a dynamic backdrop for this grand footballing fiesta.

The journey to Super Cup glory kicks off with a rigorous qualification stage from January 8 to 12, 2025.

This initial phase will see formidable I-League contenders battle it out for the four coveted spots in the main group stage. Teams like Punjab FC, Delhi FC, Inter Kashi, Aizawl FC, Sreenidi Deccan, Rajasthan United FC, NEROCA FC, TRAU FC, Namdhari FC, Churchill Brothers FC, FC Bengaluru United, Gokulam Kerala FC, and Shillong Lajong FC are all vying for a chance to challenge India's elite.

Following the qualifiers, the main draw ignites on January 13, running through to January 22, 2025.

Here, the four qualifying teams will join 13 direct entries – the top 11 from the ISL 2023-24 season and the top two from the I-League 2023-24. Football giants like Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Odisha FC, Mumbai City FC, FC Goa, Kerala Blasters FC, Hyderabad FC, East Bengal FC, Bengaluru FC, Jamshedpur FC, Chennaiyin FC, and NorthEast United FC will clash with Gokulam Kerala FC and Shillong Lajong FC, along with the four qualifiers, promising a melting pot of talent and rivalries.

The intensity escalates in the knockout rounds.

The semifinals are scheduled for January 25, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown between the top teams. All eyes will then turn to the grand finale on January 28, where the two ultimate contenders will battle it out for the coveted Super Cup trophy and eternal bragging rights.

This detailed schedule ensures fans won't miss a single moment of the action.

With traditional powerhouses and rising stars all converging in Odisha, the Super Cup 2025-26 is more than just a tournament; it's a celebration of Indian football's vibrant spirit and a testament to the growing prowess of its clubs. Prepare for a month of breathtaking goals, tactical masterclasses, and unforgettable victories!