Mohun Bagan SG to take on East Bengal FC in the Durand Cup 2026 openerThe Durand Cup 2026 will begin in thrilling fashion when old rivals East Bengal and Mohun Bagan go to war in the opening match of the tournament at the VYBK Stadium (Kolkata) on Saturday, 25 July (2026). Watch live on @SonySportsNetwk and @SonyLIV#135thEditionofIndianOilDurandCup… pic.twitter.com/nI6V6a31xb — Durand Cup (@thedurandcup) July 23, 2026Here, we look at the three key battles to watch in the upcoming East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan clash at the Durand Cup 2026 opener. When will the Kolkata Derby take place in Durand Cup 2026? The Kolkata Derby in Durand Cup 2026 will take place on 25th July at 5:00 pm IST. Antonio Lopez Habas is the head coach of East Bengal FC.