The IFA Shield 2026-27 is set to feature six prominent clubs, with the tournament divided into two groups of three teams.

The group stage will be played between September 22 and September 29, followed by the semi-finals on October 2. The final date, venue and kick-off time are yet to be announced.

East Bengal FC, Mohammedan SC and Punjab FC in Group 1, while Mohun Bagan SG, Sreenidi Deccan FC and Northeast United FC make up the other group.

IFA Shield 2026-27 Teams and Groups

Group I

• East Bengal FC
• Mohammedan SC
• Punjab FC

Group II

• Mohun Bagan SG
• Sreenidi Deccan FC
• Northeast United FC

Each group has three teams, with the sides playing against each other once during the group stage. The official fixture sheet does not specify the qualification criteria beyond listing the two semi-final fixtures, so the exact progression rules are not stated in the document.

Group I: East Bengal, Mohammedan and Punjab

The tournament will begin on September 22, when Mohammedan SC take on East Bengal FC in the opening Group I fixture. The match is scheduled for 3 PM, although the venue is currently listed as TBD.

Mohammedan will then face Punjab FC on September 25, again at 3 PM, with the venue yet to be confirmed. Group I concludes on September 28, with East Bengal taking on Punjab FC at the East Bengal FC/Aryan Ground, also at 3 PM.

Group II: Mohun Bagan, Sreenidi and Northeast United

Group II begins on September 23, with Mohun Bagan SG facing Sreenidi Deccan FC at Mohun Bagan AC/CFC at 3 PM.

Sreenidi Deccan will then meet Northeast United FC on September 26, with the venue listed as TBD. The final Group II match will see Mohun Bagan take on Northeast United on September 29 at Mohun Bagan AC/CFC, with kick-off scheduled for 3 PM.

IFA Shield 2026-27 Semi-Finals and Final

Both semi-finals are scheduled for October 2, although the participating teams, venues and kick-off times are yet to be confirmed.

The IFA Shield final will be contested by the winners of Semi-Final 1 and Semi-Final 2. The fixture document currently lists the final date, venue and time as TBD.

Full IFA Shield 2026-27 Schedule