Durand Cup 2025: Free Entry For All Matches In Jamshedpur, Organisers Announce

Last Updated:July 18, 2025, 15:20 IST

The 134th Durand Cup Organising Committee announced free public entry for all matches in Jamshedpu at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.

Free entry for Durand Cup matches in Jamshedpur

The Durand Cup Organising Committee (DCOC) of the 134th Durand Cup has officially announced free public entry for all matches in Jamshedpur, starting with a full-capacity opening match at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.

All 22,500 seats will be made available through complimentary passes, ensuring an inclusive and festive start to Asia’s oldest football tournament. This initiative reflects the city’s passion for the game and the organisers’ commitment to celebrating football with the community.

Free ticket distribution for the first match will take place at the stadium box office on July 23rd and 24th, on a first-come, first-served basis, until all tickets are distributed. To ensure fair access, a maximum of four tickets per person will be issued.

In a gesture of community outreach, complimentary tickets will also be provided to local schools and all 41 teams of the JSA League, reinforcing the Durand Cup’s commitment to grassroots football and youth engagement.

From the second match onwards, the tournament will adopt an open gate policy, with no ticket requirement for entry. Spectators can walk in freely through Gates 4, 5, 6, and 7, encouraging continued local participation and creating a festive football atmosphere throughout the tournament in Jamshedpur. This move is aimed at celebrating the spirit of the beautiful game.

“As Asia’s oldest football tournament returns to this football-loving city, the organisers warmly invite everyone in and around Jamshedpur to be part of this historic football celebration. With thrilling action on the field and an electrifying atmosphere off it, the Durand Cup 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages," the Durand Cup Organising Committee said in a statement.

What Durand Cup Matches Are In Jamshedpur?

Durand Cup 2025’s Group C action kicks off in Jamshedpur on July 24 with hosts Jamshedpur FC (JFC) facing Nepal’s Tribhuvan Army FT at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. The Indian Army Football Team will play their first match on July 29, followed by 1 Ladakh FC on August 2.

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha...Read More

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha...

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Jamshedpur, India, India

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