[1][2] The competition began with the qualifiers on 15 March 2018 and concluded with the final on 20 April 2018.

[3] The competition featured teams from both the I-League and the Indian Super League.

[4] On 12 March 2018, the All India Football Federation announced the schedule and full format of the tournament.

[5] Due to the participation of Aizawl and Bengaluru in the AFC Cup, the schedule for the quarter-finals shall be decided at a later date.

[6] The All India Football Federation announced the draw for the round of 16 of the competition on 12 March 2018.