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 has commenced on September 23 and will continue till September 30, followed by the semi-finals on October 2. The final date, venue and kick-off time are yet to be announced.

East Bengal FC, Calcutta Customs 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
• Calcutta Customs
• 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.

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 Schedule

September 23: Sreenidi Deccan vs Mohun Bagan – 3 pm
September 24: Calcutta Customs Club vs East Bengal – 3 pm
September 26: Sreenidi Deccan vs NorthEast United – 3 pm
September 27: Calcutta Customs Club vs Punjab FC – 3 pm
September 29: NorthEast United vs Mohun Bagan – 3 pm
September 30: Punjab FC vs East Bengal – 3 pm
October 4: Semifinal 1 – TBA
October 4: Semifinal 2 – TBA

IFA Shield 2026 Results

Sreenidi Deccan 0-6 Mohun Bagan

IFA Shield Points Table

Check out the full points table of IFA Shield here-

Group I

Group II