Several Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have hinted that they are unsure of featuring in the 2026-27 season due to the continued uncertainty surrounding the domestic top-tier competition.
Marred by controversy in the build-up, the curtailed Indian Super League made a dramatic end with East Bengal claiming the title, and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey
The administrative mess in Indian football contributed to a new low on the continental stage as the country was handed just one play-off slot for the 2027-28 season of the AFC Challenge League, the third and last tier in Asia's club structure
East Bengal FC were crowned champions of the Indian Super League for the first time in Kolkata on Thursday, ending a 22-year-old title drought in the country's top-tier competition.
ISL Final Day Highlights: East Bengal conquered the Indian Super League title for the first time after a magnificent comeback win over Inter Kashi on a thrilling final day.
The result kept both teams level on 23 points, though East Bengal retained a five-goal advantage over Mohun Bagan heading into the final round on May 21.
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal, Indian Super League 2025-26: East Bengal took the lead in the 85th minute, but Mohun Bagan scored a dramatic 89th-minute equalizer in the Kolkata derby, keeping the ISL title race alive till the final day.
Former India captain and Bengaluru FC striker Sunil Chhetri became the most capped player in Indian Super League history as his side beat Jamshedpur FC 1-0 in a hard-fought match on Saturday.
East Bengal FC slammed a barrage of goals to script a historic 7-0 win over Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Kolkata derby in the Indian Super League 2025-26.
Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant began their Indian Super League campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Kerala Blasters in the season opener in Kolkata.
After months of uncertainty, administrative reshuffle and endless speculation, the Indian Super League is back in a leaner, shorter format and with everything to play for from day one.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday published a tentative schedule of the ISL 2025-26 as part of clarifications in response to queries from interested bidders.