Dream Sports Championship Finals: Schedule, Teams, Format, Where to Watch

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The Dream Sports Championship returns to action for the National Finals on Saturday, June 1, as eight teams fight for the ultimate title after proving their mettle in their respective regional rounds.

The National Finals will be a week-long affair, culminating with the decider to be played at the Cooperage Football Ground in Mumbai on June 7.

The U17 tournament is being held by Dream Sports Foundation - the philanthropic arm of Dream Sports, India's leading sports technology company. The regional rounds were held from April 1 to 18 across six major football hubs in India, under the aegis of the All India Football Federation.

The football spectacle witnessed 37 teams from across the country. The participants included top AIFF-accredited academy sides from the ISL and I-League. The winners of each leg (as well as the runners-up from Shillong and Goa) secured their tickets to Mumbai for the National Finals.

The eight finalists across the country are-

East Bengal FC, Mumbai City FC, Football 4 Change, Lah Bet FC, Roundglass Punjab FC, Chennaiyin FC, FC Goa, Dempo SC    

The objective of the Dream Sports Championship is to provide well-organised, high-quality tournaments for lower age group athletes, regular competitive match practice is crucial for the development of young athletes.

Format of the National Finals

The eight teams will be divided into two groups of four teams each. The group stage matches will take place at the CIDCO Football Grounds, Kharghar on June 1st, 3rd and 5th respectively. The top sides from each group will qualify for the Final to decide the winner.

Where to Watch Dream Sports Final?

Football fans can watch all the action free on FanCode's mobile app (Android, iOS) and website.