Hero I-League Qualifiers 2021 to begin on October 4, complete fixtures announced

Ten teams, divided into two groups of five each, will compete for promotion to Hero I-League 2021-22 season.

Hero I-League Qualifiers 2021 will begin on October 4 at the Bangalore Football Stadium in Bengaluru and end on October 23..(Representative Image)

The Hero I-League Qualifiers 2021 will begin on October 4 at the Bangalore Football Stadium in Bengaluru and end on October 23.

Ten teams, divided into two groups of five each, will compete for promotion to Hero I-League 2021-22 season.

Two debutants, Madan Maharaj FC and Hyderya Sports Kashmir FC in Group A will face each other first on October 4 at 12:30 p.m. IST. In Group B's first encounter, Kerala United FC will take on Kenkre Sports at the same venue at 12.30 p.m. IST on October 5.

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During the group stage, two matches will be played everyday – the first one at 12.30 p.m. IST, and the second at 3.45 p.m. IST.

The tournament's format comprises a total of 26 matches – 20 group matches and six games in the final round.

At the end of the group stage, top two teams from each group will proceed to a final round where they will face each other in a round-robin format. The team that finishes at the top in the end will be promoted.