Mohun Bagan SG vs NorthEast United FC: Durand Cup 2026 semi — when and where to watch
Mohun Bagan SG will meet NorthEast United FC in a Durand Cup 2026 semi-final at the JLN Stadium in Shillong on Thursday, August 20, 2026, with kickoff listed at 19:00 IST (7:00 PM IST). Parts of the report also reference Thursday, August 21, 2026.
Mohun Bagan are the record-time Durand Cup champions with the most titles (17) and last lifted the trophy in 2023. NorthEast United FC are described in the report as a back-to-back two-time champion side aiming to play for a third consecutive Durand Cup title. Both clubs played all of their Durand Cup 2026 group-stage games at Shillong’s JLN Stadium. The Highlanders will play at JLN despite it not being their home stadium, and the stadium and atmosphere are said to be well known to Kaizad’s squad.
Mohun Bagan produced a strong group-stage performance and then faced a tough test against Jamshedpur FC, advancing after a penalty shootout. Vishal Kaith became the saviour for the Mariners in that shootout. That victory secured Mohun Bagan’s place in the semi-finals.
NorthEast United’s progress to the knockout rounds included a 5-2 win over Shillong Lajong, a result that the report describes as a "butter-smooth run" into the later stages. That quarter-final victory earned NorthEast United their spot in the semi-finals.
The preview notes that both sides will need to maintain their natural shape and strengthen their nerve for a tightly contested match, and that relying on attacking transitions will be important for each team. The report frames the encounter as a difficult, closely fought battle after both clubs’ recent results in the tournament.
The Durand Cup 2026 semi-final will be livestreamed on Sony LIV and broadcast live on Sony Ten 2. For further updates, the report directs readers to follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App, and join their community on Whatsapp & Telegram.
Rohit Mistri is a sports journalist from Kolkata with over two years of experience in the field. He has extensively covered Indian football, including major tournaments such as the Calcutta Football League and the Indian Super League. His work spans on-ground reporting, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling, along with interviews of prominent sporting personalities.
East Bengal FC have already secured their place in the final after a home win on 19th August, defeating Sporting Club Delhi on penalties; the Durand Cup 2026 final in Kolkata on 23rd August will feature East Bengal and the winner of Mohun Bagan SG versus NorthEast United FC.