[1] Instituted in 1938, it is the oldest football tournament in South India.

[4][citation needed] The Stafford Challenge Cup was introduced by Staffordshire Regiment in 1938 in Bengaluru.

[citation needed][5] In 1990, the Iraqi Olympic team won the tournament but didn't return the trophy since the cup was lost during the Gulf War.

The older edition matches used to be held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium[2] and Vyalikaval Ground.

[6] The revived edition is held at Bangalore Football Stadium.