The 2017 IFA Shield was the 121st edition of the IFA Shield. The tournament was designed as a U19 youth football tournament since 2015.That year, ten football clubs participated in final round. FC Pune City beat Mohun Bagan A.C. in final by 3âÂÂ0 on 11 June 2017 to clinch their first IFA Shield title.
All the matches were held at East Bengal Ground, Mohun Bagan Ground, Mohammedan Sporting Ground and Howrah Maidan.
16 teams participated in the qualifying round and Pathachakra FC qualified to final round. Pathachakra defeated Kolkata XI by 1âÂÂ1, (Pen 4âÂÂ2) to enter the final round.
FC Pune City beats Mohun Bagan A.C. in final by 3âÂÂ0 on 11 June 2017.