The historic
For East Bengal, the match serves as a significant opportunity to avenge their heartbreak from last year’s final, where they fell to their rivals in a penalty shootout. The club, which holds a record 29 IFA Shield titles, is now aiming to reach the milestone of 30 championships. Conversely, Mohun Bagan enters the fixture as the defending champions, having claimed their 21st title in the previous edition. The Mariners are currently riding a wave of momentum after recently securing the Calcutta Football League, ending an eight-year drought for that specific trophy, and will be looking to add a 22nd Shield to their collection.
A Rivalry Defined by Recent Intensity
The 2025 season has seen a closely contested series of derbies between the two clubs. Their first clash in May during the Indian Super League ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Mohun Bagan gained the upper hand in their July Durand Cup opener with a 1-0 victory, but East Bengal responded emphatically in the Durand Cup final, securing a dominant 4-1 win. Their most recent meeting in the Calcutta Football League in September resulted in another 1-1 draw, highlighting how evenly matched the two squads have been throughout the year.
The final is scheduled to kick off at 6:15 PM IST on Thursday, October 8. While there will be no television broadcast for the match in India, fans can follow the action through live streaming services. The game will be available to watch exclusively on the FanCode app and website, as confirmed by the official broadcast details.
