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Kolkata derbies are the various local football derbies between teams based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The term refers to matches between clubs from the city and the broader rivalries associated with them.
Kolkata has one of the oldest football cultures in Asia. The Calcutta Football League, organised by the Indian Football Association, is the oldest football league in Asia, founded in 1898.
The most prominent fixture is the Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan SG and East Bengal FC, first played in 1921 in the Cooch Behar Cup. The rivalry is widely considered one of the most iconic in world football and is often compared to major global derbies.
As of the 2025–26 season, three Kolkata clubs compete in the Indian Super League: Mohun Bagan SG, East Bengal FC and Mohammedan SC.
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