Birat Gold Cup

Birat 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. saw a total of 10 participating teams from only 2 nations. 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:

2021 Birat Gold Cup

The 2021 Birat Gold Cup 10 participating teams were:

2023 Birat Gold Cup

The 2023 Birat Gold Cup 8 participating teams were: