Oscar Bruzon-coached East Bengal won Group A after beating Sreenidi Deccan 4-0 and Namdhari 2-0. Meanwhile, Jose Molina’s Mohun Bagan dominated Group B, beating Gokulam Kerala 5-1 and United SC 2-0.
Saturday’s match will see the two historic rivals, with over 100 years of history between them, meet for the fourth time this year.
The Mariners won the Indian Super League 2024-25 fixture back in January but the Red and Gold Brigade had the last laugh in the Calcutta Football League and then in the Super Cup quarter-finals in July and August, respectively.
Both teams also have a significant stake in the IFA Shield’s rich history.
Mohun Bagan’s triumph in the same tournament back in 1911 after beating the East Yorkshire Regiment is considered one of the early landmarks of Indian football.
Mohun Bagan have also won the IFA Shield title 20 times, with the last one coming in 2003. East Bengal, on the other hand, are the most successful team in the competition with 29 titles, with the most recent one coming in 2018.
Where to watch Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal IFA Shield 2025 final live
The Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal IFA Shield 2025 final will be available to watch on the SSEN app and website in India. The MBSG vs EBFC IFA Shield Kolkata Derby will not be telecast on any TV channel in India.
