East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan IFA Shield final: Date, time, venue and live streaming details

The Kolkata Derby returns with silverware on the line as East Bengal FC take on defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the IFA Shield 2026 final on Thursday.The high-stakes clash will be the fourth meeting between the arch-rivals across competitions this season, with the IFA Shield title now up for grabs.The final will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, popularly known as the Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata.Mohun Bagan will be looking to retain the IFA Shield after edging East Bengal on penalties in last year's final. However, East Bengal head into Thursday's clash with confidence after their emphatic 4-1 victory over their rivals in the Durand Cup final on August 23.East Bengal also booked their place in the final in style, thrashing NorthEast United FC 7-2 in the semifinal, with David Lalhlansanga scoring a hat-trick. Mohun Bagan, meanwhile, needed goalkeeper Vishal Kaith's heroics to get past Punjab FC.Both teams are expected to welcome their respective India internationals back into the fold. Mohun Bagan coach Panagiotis Dilmperis will hope the return of Anirudh Thapa, Manvir Singh and Apuia adds stability to his side, while East Bengal coach Antonio Lopez Habas will make late calls on the availability of Anwar Ali, Jay Gupta, Jeakson Singh and goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill.Here is all you need to know about the IFA Shield 2026 final:When will East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan be played?The IFA Shield final will be played on Thursday, October 8, 2026.What time will East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan start?The match will kick off at 6:15 PM IST.Where will East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan be played?The final will be held at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as the Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata.Where can you watch East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan live?The IFA Shield 2026 final will be available for live streaming on FanCode.The Kolkata Derby promises another intense chapter in the rivalry, with East Bengal looking to avenge last year's penalty-shootout defeat and Mohun Bagan aiming to defend their title.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.