The Super Cup 2025 is set to be the fifth edition of India’s premier knockout football competition. It will be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, at the Kalinga Stadium from April 21, 2025. This tournament features clubs from the Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League, India’s top two football leagues.
Key Features
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | Knockout competition |
| Participants | 16 teams (13 ISL clubs + 3 I-League clubs) |
| Venue | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar |
| Dates | April 21–27, 2025 |
| Defending Champions | East Bengal FC |
Additional Notes Super Cup 2025:
The 2025 Indian Super Cup is a knockout competition featuring 16 teams, including 13 ISL clubs and the top 3 teams from the I-League. The tournament follows a single-elimination format, where teams compete in direct knockout matches, with the winner progressing to the next round. Hosted at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, a venue known for staging major football events in India, the competition will take place over a one-week period from April 21 to April 27, 2025. Defending champions East Bengal FC will aim to retain their title as teams battle for supremacy in this prestigious domestic cup.
Importance of Super Cup 2025
The winner of this tournament will secure a spot in the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Two qualifiers, offering Indian clubs an opportunity to compete on the continental stage.
Participating Teams
| Category | Teams |
|---|---|
| ISL Clubs (13) | Bengaluru FC, Chennaiyin FC, East Bengal FC, FC Goa, Hyderabad FC, Jamshedpur FC, Kerala Blasters FC, Mumbai City FC, Mohun Bagan SG, Odisha FC, NorthEast United FC, Punjab FC |
| I-League Clubs (3) | Churchill Brothers, Inter Kashi, Mohammedan SC |
Tournament Schedule Super Cup 2025
Round of 16 Fixtures Super Cup 2025(April 21–24, 2025)
Here is a summarized table format of the upcoming 2025 Indian Super Cup match fixtures:
| Fixture | Teams | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Place vs Mohun Bagan SG | IL 3rd Place vs Mohun Bagan SG | I-League 3rd place team vs ISL powerhouse Mohun Bagan SG |
| Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal | Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal FC | Clash between two historic ISL clubs |
| Jamshedpur vs Hyderabad | Jamshedpur FC vs Hyderabad FC | Battle between two strong ISL teams |
| NorthEast United vs Mohammedan SC | NorthEast United vs Mohammedan SC | Mohammedan SC represents I-League against ISL’s NorthEast United |
| Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin FC | Mumbai City FC vs Chennaiyin FC | Former ISL champions face off |
| Bengaluru vs IL 1st Place | Bengaluru FC vs IL 1st Place | Bengaluru FC will challenge the I-League winner |
| Odisha vs Punjab FC | Odisha FC vs Punjab FC | Punjab FC, an emerging club, faces Odisha FC |
| Goa vs IL 2nd Place | FC Goa vs IL 2nd Place | FC Goa will play against the I-League runner-up |
Additional Information:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | Indian Super Cup 2025 |
| Start Date | April 20, 2025 |
| Venue | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar |
| Format | Knockout tournament featuring ISL and I-League teams |
| Pending Confirmation | I-League 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams still to be finalized |
Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and Final
These matches will follow the Round of 16 at Kalinga Stadium, with the final scheduled for April 27, 2025.
Historical Context Super Cup
The Super Cup was first introduced in 2018 as a successor to the Federation Cup:
| Season | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Venue | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bengaluru FC | 4–1 | East Bengal FC | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar | Sunil Chhetri (6) |
| 2019 | FC Goa | 2–1 | Chennaiyin FC | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar | Ferran Corominas (5) |
| 2020–22 | Not Held | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Odisha FC | 2–1 | Bengaluru FC | EMS Stadium, Kozhikode | Wilmar Jordán (7) |
| 2024 | East Bengal FC | 3–2 | Odisha FC | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar | Cleiton Silva (5) |
Challenges and Changes in Super Cup 2025
The number of participating teams has decreased due to financial constraints faced by I-League clubs. Only two I-League teams—Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi—have confirmed their interest in competing.
Broadcasting Details
Fans can watch live coverage on Sony Sports Network or stream online via Jio Hotstar.
FAQs About Super Cup 2025 Football
1. What is the Super Cup 2025?
The Super Cup 2025 is India’s premier knockout football competition featuring clubs from the Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League. It is the fifth edition of the tournament, succeeding the Federation Cup in 2018.
2. When and where will the tournament be held?
The tournament will take place from April 21 to April 27, 2025, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
3. How many teams are participating?
Originally planned for 16 teams, the tournament will feature 13 ISL clubs and only two I-League clubs due to financial constraints faced by I-League teams.
4. Which teams have confirmed participation?
Confirmed teams include:
- ISL Teams: Bengaluru FC, Chennaiyin FC, East Bengal FC, FC Goa, Hyderabad FC, Jamshedpur FC, Kerala Blasters FC, Mumbai City FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Odisha FC, NorthEast United FC, and Punjab FC.
- I-League Teams: Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi.
5. What is the format of the tournament?
The Super Cup 2025 will follow a knockout format instead of group stages. Teams will compete in single-elimination matches starting from the Round of 16.
6. What is at stake for the winner?
The winner of the Super Cup 2025 will secure a spot in the AFC Champions League Two (ACL2) qualifiers for the 2025-26 season, providing an opportunity to compete on the continental stage.
7. Who are the defending champions?
East Bengal FC is the defending champion after winning the 2024 edition with a thrilling extra-time victory over Odisha FC.
8. Why are fewer I-League teams participating this year?
Most I-League clubs opted out due to financial constraints and concerns over playing a single match in a knockout format. Only Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi confirmed their participation.
9. Where can fans watch live coverage of the matches?
Fans can watch live coverage on Sony Sports Network or stream matches online via JioHotstar.
