Birat Gold Cup (Nepali: विराट गोल्डकप, previously called the Mahendra Gold Cup) is an annual football tournament held in Biratnagar, the second largest metropolitan city of Nepal. It has been held at the Sahid Rangasala stadium since 2012. The event witnesses participation from several national and international teams, and is among the most prestigious football tournaments of the nation.
The tournament for the year 2077 B.S. (2021 A.D.) saw a total of 10 participating teams from only 2 nations (Nepal and India). In the 2023 edition, Nepal Super League team Biratnagar City won the title, defeating the visiting Indian Kerala Premier League Luca Soccer Club 4–0.
History Birat Gold Cup football tournament began in the initial years as Mahendra Gold Cup and was named after late King Mahendra. Mahendra Gold Cup 2004 was held in Biratnagar. In 2012, Mahendra Gold Cup was renamed to Birat Gold Cup.
2015 Birat Gold Cup 2015 Birat Gold Cup was planned with an estimated budget NRs 7.7 million. Tribhuwan Army Club and Jhapa XI reached the final of the tournament. Jhapa XI defeated Tribhuwan Army Club 2–1 to clinch the title.
2016 Birat Gold Cup 2016 Birat Gold Cup was hosted on Sahid Rangsala, Biratnagar by Morang Football Club. In the final match, Nepal Police Club clinched title victory by defeating Jhapa XI 1–0 when Bharat Shah scored the only goal of the match. Shah found the post wide open when Jhapa XI goalkeeper Binay Shrestha went on to clear the ball in the 87th minute. Suman Subedi of Nepal Police Club was adjudged Player of the Tournament.
2018 Birat Gold Cup The 2018 Birat Gold Cup was scheduled for March 31 - April 9. The 10 participating teams were: Thimphu FC, Nepal Army Club, Kathmandu Mohammedan Sporting Club, Sashatra Prahari Bal Team, Kathmandu Bangladesh Sporting Club, Manang Marsyangdi Club, Kathmandu Nepal Police Club, Kathmandu Rumpum Jhapa 11, Jhapa Three Star Club, Kathmandu Rijalco Morang 11, Morang
2021 Birat Gold Cup The 2021 Birat Gold Cup 10 participating teams were:
African Roots Association, Kathmandu Nepal A.P.F. Club, Kathmandu Biratnagar Metropolitan, Biratnagar Gorkha Boys Club, Rupandehi Machhindra Club, Kathmandu Nepal Police Club, Kathmandu Punjab Police FC, Sankata Club, Kathmandu Siliguri United Football Club, United Sikkim Football Club,
2023 Birat Gold Cup The 2023 Birat Gold Cup 8 participating teams were:
APF Club Nepal Army Nepal Police Biratnagar City F.C. Druk Lhyaul Jawlakhel Youth Club Luca Soccer Club Sankata F.C.
Results SeasonYear (B.S.)Year (A.D.)ChampionsRunners-upFinal score120692012Himalayan Sherpa Club African United Club 1–0220702013Sankata Boys Sports ClubAPF Club1–03Tournament details 20712015Jhapa XI[Nepal Army Club2–14Tournament details 20722016Nepal Police ClubJhapa XI1–0520742018Three Star ClubNepal Army Club3–0620772021Armed Police Force Club Punjab Police FC1–0720792022Biratnagar City FC Luca Soccer Club4–0820802024Machhindra F.C.Shangri-La Football Club2–0
Performance Club Champions Runners-up Jhapa XI 1 1Biratnagar City FC 10Himalayan Sherpa Club 10Nepal Police Club 1 0 Sankata BSC 10APF Club11Three Star Club10African United Club01Nepal Army Club01Punjab Police FC01
See also Aaha! Gold Cup Simara Gold Cup KP Oli Cup Pokhara Cup Budha Subba Gold Cup Jhapa Gold Cup Tribhuvan Challenge Shield ANFA Cup
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