Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured their place in the IFA Shield final with a composed 2-0 victory over United Sports Club at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on October 15, 2025. Goals from Dimitrios Petratos and an own goal from United SC ensured the Mariners topped Group B and set up a highly anticipated Kolkata Derby final against arch rivals East Bengal at the Salt Lake Stadium.​

Mohun Bagan Super Giant began their IFA Shield 2025 campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Gokulam Kerala FC at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Wednesday. The Mariners put up a clinical performance to establish their credentials as serious contenders for the historic tournament. Mohun Bagan Super Giant took control early when an own goal from Rishad gave them the lead in the 11'.

Bhupinder and Cledson scored late in the second half to hand Namdhari Sports Academy a deserved 2–0 win over South United FC in their debut Durand Cup campaign. South United finish their group stage with a solitary point.