it is set to be played between August 03-September 03, 2023
in the cities of Kolkata, Guwahati and Kokrajhar
24-participating teams, with defending champions Bengaluru FC clubbed with two popular Kerala sides Kerala Blasters and 2019 champions Gokulam Kerala in Group C
The Indian Air Force is the fourth side in the group.
The teams have been clubbed into six groups of four teams each, with three (A, B and C) of them being played in Kolkata
While most of the Group D and Group E games, barring two, have been slotted in Guwahati’s Indira Gandhi Athletic stadium.
Group F, to be played in Kokrajhar, features the local Bodoland Team, also making a debut in the tournament this year
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