Overview
- Kickoff is at 5:30 PM IST at Salt Lake Stadium, with live TV on Sony Sports Network and streaming on Sony LIV.
- The winner lifts Asia’s oldest football trophy and a reported ₹1.21 crore purse.
- NorthEast United enter unbeaten and could become the first back-to-back Durand winners since East Bengal’s 1989–91 run, led by top scorer Alaaeddine Ajaraie with seven goals.
- Debutants Diamond Harbour reached the final after a 2–1 semifinal win over East Bengal and have shared goals through Clayton Silva and Luka Majcen.
- Coaches Juan Pedro Benali and Kibu Vicuna framed the final as a psychological test, with Benali saying there are no favourites and Vicuna stressing confidence with humility.