East Bengal FC vs SC Delhi: Durand Cup 2026 semi-final — kick-off and live broadcast details
East Bengal FC will meet SC Delhi in a Durand Cup 2026 semi-final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 IST; the match is a home fixture for the Moshal side and will be streamed on Sony LIV and televised on Sony Ten 2.
SC Delhi enter the semi-final on the back of winning all their group-stage matches, while East Bengal began their campaign with a loss in the Kolkata Derby in the 135th edition before progressing as the second-best-placed team alongside Jamshedpur FC; East Bengal currently hold 16 Durand Cup titles and a victory would give them a 17th to match Mohun Bagan’s total.
East Bengal rotated heavily in the quarter-final, replacing eight first-team players against an Army side, and are expected to recall rested regulars after their match with Al-Arabi SC; names singled out in the preview include Edmund, Bipin and Vishnu up front, with Dani Ramirez and Rohit Danu providing attacking flair and Basim Rashid and Jeakson Singh controlling the midfield tempo.
Defensive options listed for East Bengal include Sandip Mandi and Anwar Ali, described as reliable figures at the back who will pose questions for SC Delhi’s transition defence; the preview notes that SC Delhi can be opened up defensively when opponents execute effective transitions.
SC Delhi’s forward line is highlighted by Rodriguinho, Joseph Sunny and Juan Pena, with Aimen and Hnamte cited as midfielders capable of spreading play; the article states these five players have featured prominently in SC Delhi’s recent performances and that stopping them will be a significant task for East Bengal.
The piece also comments on transition defending and coaching, stating the team have been effective at tackling transitions under head coach Antonio Lopez Habas and recommending SC Delhi shore up their defensive positioning to construct a steadier system.
For viewers, the semi-final will be livestreamed on Sony LIV and broadcast live on Sony Ten 2; further updates and coverage are available via Khel Now’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channels, its Android and iOS apps, and the Khel Now communities on WhatsApp and Telegram.
The winner of Wednesday’s match will secure a place in the Durand Cup 2026 final.