The 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy will be hosted by Assam for the seventh time. Matches will be played in Dhakuakhana, Dhemaji and Silapathar, with 12 teams competing. The final is scheduled for February 8, streamed live on FIFA+
The 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy will conclude in Assam in January 2026. Thirty-five teams will play group stages across nine venues from December 15 to 26, with Dhakuakhana and Dhemaji hosting the final round
