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Shillong Champions Cup 2026 Begins Nov 3 with 10 Teams
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 10:35 AM
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The Shillong Champions Cup 2026 will commence on November 3, featuring ten teams competing for the title.
The Shillong Champions Cup 2026 is set to kick off on November 3, with ten clubs from across the country slated to compete for the trophy.
The tournament, organised by the Meghalaya Football Association, will run over a week, with group stage matches followed by knockout rounds. While the full list of participating teams has not yet been released, the event is expected to draw significant attention from local fans and football enthusiasts.
This edition of the cup aims to provide a platform for emerging talent and to showcase the growing football culture in Northeast India. Officials say the competition will also serve as a preparatory ground for teams ahead of the national league season.
Matches will be hosted at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, with accommodations and logistics arranged by the state sports authorities. The event is expected to boost tourism and local business during the festive season.
The tournament, organised by the Meghalaya Football Association, will run over a week, with group stage matches followed by knockout rounds. While the full list of participating teams has not yet been released, the event is expected to draw significant attention from local fans and football enthusiasts.
This edition of the cup aims to provide a platform for emerging talent and to showcase the growing football culture in Northeast India. Officials say the competition will also serve as a preparatory ground for teams ahead of the national league season.
Matches will be hosted at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, with accommodations and logistics arranged by the state sports authorities. The event is expected to boost tourism and local business during the festive season.