Overview

• The 2025 Kalinga Super Cup begins on April 20 at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium, with defending champions East Bengal opening against Kerala Blasters.
• This year’s tournament reverts to the original straight knockout format, last used in 2018 and 2019, heightening the stakes for every match.
• Fifteen teams are participating, including 13 from the ISL and 2 from the I-League, with Mohun Bagan advancing directly to the quarterfinals after Churchill Brothers withdrew.
• The competition offers not only domestic silverware but also a coveted berth in next season’s AFC Champions League Two, adding significant continental implications.
• All matches will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed via JioHotstar, with the final scheduled for May 3.