HOST: Karnataka State Football Association, under the aegis of All India Football Federation.

DESCRIPTION:
*     A total of 16 teams, including Odisha, are set to compete in this championship.
*     Team will play league matches in four groups and the four group winners will qualify for semifinals.
*     Odisha have been placed in Group C along with Mizoram, Meghalaya and Delhi.
*     Odisha will meet Meghalaya in their opening match at Bangalore Football Stadium on September 17, followed by the second match against Mizoram on September 9 and the last game against Delhi on September 11.
*     The two semifinals will take place on September 13 and 20, followed by the final on September 22.
*     Football Association of Odisha announced a 22-member State team on 4 September 2024.