Kolkata, the city where football runs in the veins of its people, is gearing up for one of its most awaited fan-driven tournaments – the Red & Gold Championship 2025.
Organized by the Kanchrapara East Bengal Supporters, this mega football fanfest is set to take place on 23rd November 2025, bringing together passion, pride, and pure footballing spirit under one banner.
About the Tournament
The Red & Gold Championship is more than just a football competition – it is a celebration of the culture and fandom surrounding East Bengal FC, one of India’s most iconic football clubs.
This year marks the second season of the tournament, and it promises to be bigger, louder, and more electrifying than ever before.
• Number of Teams: 8 fan-club teams representing East Bengal supporters from different regions.
• Format: League + Knockout stage, ensuring thrilling encounters from start to finish.
• Date: 23rd November 2025
• Venue: Kanchrapara (North 24 Parganas, West Bengal)
The Legacy Continues
The inaugural season, held in 2024, witnessed overwhelming response and ended in a spectacular finale with Naihati Bangal Bahini emerging as the champions.
With the trophy now up for grabs again, the defending champions will face stiff competition from seven other equally determined fan clubs, each aiming to etch their name in the tournament’s history.
Why It Matters
Football in Kolkata has always been more than just a game. The Red & Gold Championship is a unique initiative that:
• Strengthens the bond between East Bengal fans across regions.
• Provides a platform for grassroots footballers and local talents.
• Brings the electrifying fan culture from the stands onto the field.
• Unites generations of East Bengal supporters under one festival of football.
What to Expect
• A full-day football extravaganza with high-voltage matches.
• Colorful fan activities, chants, drums, and tifos celebrating East Bengal’s rich legacy.
• Community bonding and festive celebrations around the ground.
• The unveiling of new rivalries and legendary moments in Kolkata’s football fan circuit.
Organizers’ Vision
Speaking about the upcoming season, the Kanchrapara East Bengal Supporters said:
“This tournament is not just about football – it’s about carrying forward the passion of East Bengal fans. After the success of Season 1, we wanted to make Season 2 grander. Our dream is to make the Red & Gold Championship Kolkata’s biggest football fanfest, where every East Bengal supporter feels at home.”
Save the Date
Mark your calendars for 23rd November 2025 – when Kanchrapara turns red and gold, and the football fever reaches its peak.
Whether you are a player, a supporter, or just a football lover, the Red & Gold Championship 2025 is where you need to be.
Football. Fandom. Festival. – The legacy continues.