IFA Shield
| Organising body | Indian Football Association (West Bengal) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Region | India (primarily West Bengal) |
| Number of teams | Various |
| Related competitions | Women's IFA Shield |
| Current champions | Real Kashmir (2nd title) |
| Most successful club(s) | East Bengal (29 titles) |
| Website | ifawb |
| 2025 | |
The IFA Shield is a football competition organized by the Indian Football Association, the football governing body in the Indian state of West Bengal. The IFA came into existence in 1893, and was named after the association. The IFA Shield tournament was started in the same year. It is the third oldest football tournament in India, after Durand Cup and Trades Cup, and is among the oldest football competitions in the world.