ORGANISED BY: Uttarakhand State Football Association, under the aegis of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

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*     A total of 17 teams, including one from Odisha (OGP Club) will vie for the trophy at the Shri Manoj Sarkar Stadium (Shivalik Hall) in Rudrapur.
*     Teams have been drawn into four groups — three with four teams and one with five. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals.
*     Uttarakhand side Corbett FC are the defending champions, having defeated Golazo FC 3-2 in the 2023-24 final in Vadodara.
*     Delhi FC won the inaugural edition in 2021-22, followed by Minerva Academy FC in 2022-23.
*     Placed in Group D, OGP Club will play their three league matches against TOFA, Ambelim Sports Club and Real Malbal FC Kondotty on August 8, 10 and 12 respectively.
*     Quarterfinals will take place on August 14, followed by semifinals on August 16 and final on August 18.