Season 2026
Senior Championship
The flagship state men's championship serving as the primary talent feeder for the Santosh Trophy.
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BIHAR STATE SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
The premier state men's competition featuring champions from all 38 districts of Bihar. The championship serves as the primary selection ground for the Bihar State Santosh Trophy squad.
📍 Central Venue: Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, Patna
📅 Dates: 10–25 October 2026
🏆 Defending Champions: Patna District XI
TOURNAMENT FORMAT & STRUCTURE
The championship features 16 qualifying district teams divided into four round-robin groups (Group A, B, C, D). The top two teams from each group qualify for the knockout quarter-finals, followed by semi-finals and the grand finale.
AIFF SANCTION & NATIONAL PATHWAY
Official scouts from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and national club leagues attend all quarter-final and semi-final encounters to scout exceptional talent for the Santosh Trophy and national academy trials.
KEY TOURNAMENT MILESTONES
- Team Roster Submission Deadline 05 Oct 2026
- Group Stage Opening Fixture 10 Oct 2026
- Quarter-Finals Stage 18–19 Oct 2026
- Semi-Finals Stage 22 Oct 2026
- Grand Final & Trophy Presentation 25 Oct 2026
State Tournament Portfolio
ALL SANCTIONED COMPETITIONS
Official championships organized across youth, women, and club divisions.
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Women's Championship
Showcasing the finest female football talent across all 38 districts of Bihar with AIFF national pathways.
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U-23 Championship
High-tempo youth tournament for college and emerging semi-professional football athletes.
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U-19 Championship
Junior state championship (Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy selection trials) featuring district teams.
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U-17 Championship
Sub-junior state selection trials for the Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy and national academies.
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Youth League
Comprehensive age-category league system promoting continuous competitive match minutes.
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District Championship
Inter-district championship uniting district association champions in a prestigious knockout cup.
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Club Championship
Premier state club league providing competitive club pathways into national 2nd Division qualifiers.
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