Kempegowda Shield
Tournament Details
Date & Time
November 2nd, 2025
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Format
6-a-side tournament
Group Stage → Semi-Finals → Finals
Location
Decathlon Bannerghatta
Bengaluru
Team Composition
6-a-side + 3 subs (optional)
Minimum 6 players required
Entry Fee
₹3,000 per team
Payment only via online UPI
Prize
₹15,000 Cash Prize
Kempegowda Shield for the winning team
Tournament Overview
The Kempegowda Shield is the second major tournament in the Bhanuvara League calendar. Named to honor Bengaluru's founder, this tournament features an enhanced 6-a-side format with group stages leading to knockout rounds, and an increased prize pool of ₹15,000.
₹15,000 Cash Prize
The winning team takes home the cash prize along with the prestigious Kempegowda Shield and bragging rights as tournament champions.
Tournament Format
Group Stage
Teams will be divided into groups where they will play round-robin matches. Only the winner of each group will advance to the knockout rounds.
Semi-Finals
Group winners face off in the semi-finals for a chance to reach the championship match.
Finals
The two semi-final winners compete in the grand finale to determine who lifts the Kempegowda Shield.
Match Duration
Each match will be 10 minutes in total - consisting of two 5-minute halves with a 1-minute halftime break.
Rules & Regulations
- 6-a-side format (5 outfield players + 1 goalkeeper)
- Up to 3 substitutes allowed per team
- Rolling substitutions permitted during any stoppage in play
- No offside rule
- Goalkeepers cannot handle backpasses
- All free kicks are direct
- Kick-ins instead of throw-ins
- Slide tackles not allowed except for goalkeepers in their area
Detailed disciplinary rules and regulations will be disclosed closer to the tournament date. All teams are expected to maintain fair play and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
Registration Information
Contact Information
For any queries regarding the tournament:
Email: bhanuvaraleague@gmail.com
Phone: +91 6364717879 / +91 96068 42297
Our team will get back to you within 24 hours.