The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially announced the fixtures for the highly anticipated Kalinga Super Cup 2025, set to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from April 20 to May 3, 2025. This prestigious national tournament will feature 16 clubs, including 13 from the Indian Super League (ISL) and 3 from the I-League, all competing in a thrilling single-elimination knockout format at the iconic Kalinga Stadium.

Format and Draw Details

ISL clubs have been seeded based on their final standings in the 2024-25 season, while I-League entrants Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Inter Kashi, and Gokulam Kerala FC have earned their spots to challenge the ISL elite. These three I-League teams will face top-seeded clubs Mohun Bagan Super Giant, FC Goa, and Bengaluru FC in the Round of 16. These specific match-ups will be finalized via a draw on Wednesday, April 9.

Knockout Schedule

• Round of 16: April 20, 21, 23 & 24
• Quarter-finals: April 26 & 27
• Semi-finals: April 30
• Final: May 3

Matches tied after 90 minutes in the Round of 16, Quarter-finals, and Semi-finals will go straight to penalties. However, the final will include extra time before penalties, if necessary, to determine the winner.

AFC Qualification on the Line

In addition to domestic bragging rights, the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 champion will qualify for the AFC Champions League Two Preliminary Round for the 2025-26 season. Defending champions East Bengal FC, who triumphed over Odisha FC in the 2024 final, will look to retain their crown and secure another continental spot.

Notable Fixtures

Round of 16 Highlights:

• April 20 (16:30): Kerala Blasters FC (8) vs East Bengal FC (9)
• April 20 (20:00): Mohun Bagan SG (1) vs I-League Club (TBD)
• April 21 (20:00): Odisha FC (7) vs Punjab FC (10)
• April 23 (20:00): Mumbai City FC (6) vs Chennaiyin FC (11)
• April 24 (16:30): NorthEast United FC (4) vs Mohammedan SC (13)

The final, set for Saturday, May 3, promises a thrilling climax to a tournament that continues to grow in prestige with every edition.

Past Winners

• 2024: East Bengal FC
• 2023: Odisha FC
• 2019: FC Goa
• 2018: Bengaluru FC

With powerhouse teams and rising challengers in the mix, the 2025 edition of the Kalinga Super Cup promises high-octane football and fierce competition at every stage.

Stay tuned for updates on the draw and more as Bhubaneswar gets ready to host another festival of Indian football.