Kolkata, Aug 18: Football fever is set to rise in Bengal as Sony AATH brings the knockout stages of the Durand Cup to Bengali-speaking audiences with an exclusive Bangla commentary feed. With football deeply woven into Bengal’s sporting culture and the Durand Cup holding a special place in the region’s football legacy, the channel will live stream both semi-finals and the grand finale, giving fans the opportunity to experience the tournament in a language that is closer to home.
The quarter-finals have set the stage for an exciting knockout phase, with East Bengal, NorthEast United FC, Shillong Lajong FC, Jamshedpur FC, Mohun Bagan, Indian Army, SC Delhi and FC Raengdai securing their places in the next stage. With established clubs and emerging sides battling for a place in the final, the tournament is set for a thrilling finish.
The first semi-final will be streamed on August 19 from 7 PM to 9 PM, followed by the second semi-final on August 20 from 7 PM to 9 PM. The tournament will culminate with the Grand Final on August 23 from 5 PM to 7 PM, all accompanied by Bangla commentary.
Durand Cup on Sony AATH
●Semi-Final 1: August 19 | 7 PM – 9 PM
●Semi-Final 2: August 20 | 7 PM – 9 PM
●Grand Finale: August 23 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Through this exclusive Bangla commentary offering, Sony AATH continues to deepen its connection with Bengali audiences by bringing major sporting moments closer to the region’s passionate football community. The Durand Cup’s knockout stages promise high-stakes action, intense rivalries and a thrilling finish, now experienced through a distinctly Bengali lens.
