McDowell's Cup (named after sponsor McDowell's of the United Breweries Group) was an Indian association football tournament held in Kolkata and organized by Indian Football Association (IFA). The tournament was first started in 1995 and was instituted as the Calcutta football season opener. It was sponsored by McDowell's No.1 Vijay Mallya's United Breweries Group. Apart from some top clubs from West Bengal, clubs from other Indian states and clubs from Bangladesh also participated in the tournament.
McDowell Cup 6th and last edition held in 2000 was won by East Bengal FC defeating rivals Mohun Bagan in the final.
Results +List of McDowell's Cup FinalsYearWinnersScoreRunners-up1995East Bengal–1996Mohun Bagan2–0East Bengal1997East Bengal3–1Kochin1998 Mukti Jodhha Krira Chakra2nd semifinal not held1999Tollygunge Agragami1–1 East Bengal2000East Bengal1–0Mohun Bagan
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