To enable I-League newcomers Real Kashmir FC to prepare for their maiden top level debut, the J&K Invitational Cup will be held from October 17 to 23 in Srinagar.

Besides Real Kashmir FC, other local giants like LoneStar Kashmir FC, J&K Bank and J&K State Football Academy would be facing Bengaluru FC ‘B’, Delhi United FC, Sudeva FC and I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC.

The eight teams would be playing in a straight knockout format with the final slated for October 23.

Fixtures

Quarterfinals
17-Oct-2018: Real Kashmir FC – Delhi United FC
18-Oct-2018: Minerva Punjab FC – J&K Bank
19-Oct-2018: Bengaluru FC ‘B’ – LoneStar Kashmir FC
20-Oct-2018: State Football Academy – Sudeva FC

Semifinals
21-Oct-2018: Winner QF 1 – Winner QF 3
22-Oct-2018: Winner QF 2 – Winner QF 4

Final
23-Oct-2018: Winner SF1 – Winner SF2