135th IndianOil Durand Cup Trophy Tour Reaches Guwahati

The 135th IndianOil Durand Cup Trophy Tour began in Guwahati on 16 July 2026 with the unveiling of three historic trophies at Hotel Taj Vivanta. The trophies are the Durand Cup, the President’s Cup, and the Simla Trophy. Guwahati is scheduled to host six Group F matches of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Sarusajai, from 1 August to 13 August 2026.

Durand Cup Trophy Set

The Durand Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia and was first held in 1888. The President’s Cup and the Simla Trophy are part of the trophy set associated with the tournament’s heritage and ceremonial display.

Guwahati Trophy Tour Route

The two-day trophy tour in Guwahati includes public displays at the New Assam Legislative Assembly Building, the Lachit Borphukan Statue, IIT Guwahati, and City Centre Mall. Such trophy tours are organised before major football tournaments in India to present the competition’s silverware in public spaces.

Group F Teams and Venue

Group F in Guwahati includes NorthEast United FC, Bodoland FC, Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC, and FC 1 Club. The matches will be played at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Sarusajai, which is a major football venue in Assam.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Durand Cup was started in 1888 and is named after Mortimer Durand, a British diplomat.
• The tournament is organised as an annual football competition in India.
• The 135th IndianOil Durand Cup will be held across five cities: Kolkata, Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, and Ranchi.
• Assam is hosting the Durand Cup for the fifth consecutive year in 2026.

Assam and Football Development

Assam has hosted the Durand Cup for five consecutive years, and the state has remained part of the tournament’s multi-city format in recent editions. The 135th edition will run from 25 July to 23 August 2026 across five host cities in India.