New Delhi: After weeks of uncertainty, the clouds over the Indian Super League (ISL) are beginning to lift. Latest reports indicate that the 2025-26 ISL season will go ahead, with matches expected to commence in the last week of October, bringing relief to fans, clubs, and stakeholders alike.
According to sources, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and commercial partners Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) have reached a consensus on the season’s start, tentatively scheduled for October 24. Clubs have been asked to confirm the availability of their home grounds from the end of the month, signaling that preparations are well underway. Further details about fixtures and venues are expected to be announced in the coming days.
The past months saw the league’s future hang in the balance due to delays in renewing the master rights agreement between FSDL, the league operator, and the AIFF. Speculation had even suggested a possible September start, but contractual uncertainties threatened to derail the season entirely. AIFF President Kalyan Choubey has reassured fans and teams, confirming that the twelfth edition of the ISL will indeed take place as planned.
With agreements now finalized, players, clubs, and fans can look forward to a full season of high-intensity football. The return of the ISL promises not just thrilling matches on the pitch but also a boost for Indian football, further cementing the league’s role in nurturing talent and growing the sport nationally.