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The 14 participating teams will compete in a single-leg round-robin format, with each team playing 13 matches. (ISL Photo)

ISL 2025/26 fixtures announced: Mohun Bagan SG face Kerala Blasters in opening match on February 14, Kolkata derby on May 3

February 07, 2026 11:30 pm

Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant face Kerala Blasters at home at the Salt Lake Stadium in the first match of the season on February 14.

Indian Super League 2025/26: Drop of 95 percent in per-match valuation as FanCode gets exclusive media rights for upcoming season

February 03, 2026 12:31 am

The competition, which begins on February 14, will be a truncated one; players and other staff of more than one club have had to accept pay cuts to deal with the tighter financial situation

The conclusion of the bidding process for media rights marks another step towards ending the impasse that has engulfed the 2025/26 season of the ISL (AIFF Photo)

ISL to be streamed on FanCode, question remains over television broadcaster

February 02, 2026 9:43 pm

Kaleidoscope Production and Services (KPS Studios) will handle the production of the league. KPS Studios had earlier handled production of I-League, Durand Cup and Bengal Super League matches.

Bengaluru FC first team players agree to take pay cuts for truncated ISL, says owner Parth Jindal

February 02, 2026 5:44 pm

"Everyone is well aware of the challenging phase Indian Football is going through. For me, as BFC team owner and someone who is deeply passionate about the sport and the club, this has been one of the toughest periods ever," Jindal wrote on 'X'.

FIFPro said that it respects any voluntary agreement that players make with their clubs but flagged reports of clubs coercing players into accepting cuts. (ISL Photo)

FIFPro urges ISL clubs to 'respect players' contractual entitlements' amid salary cuts

January 17, 2026 3:02 pm

Multiple clubs have now asked the players to take a salary cut of up to 25 per cent as the owners find ways to cut costs ahead of a truncated season.

‘Selfless act’: FC Goa players, staff agree to salary cut ahead of truncated Indian Super League season

January 16, 2026 5:13 pm

In a statement posted on X, the Goan club said it held “honest and difficult conversations” with the squad and staff amid the ongoing turmoil in Indian football and the uncertainty surrounding the league.

AIFF says truncated ISL gets AFC recognition; ISL, Super Cup champions to get indirect slots

January 16, 2026 1:20 am

Due to a delayed start to the season, the clubs will not be able to play the mandatory 24 matches in the season -- including top division league and domestic cup -- to be eligible to feature in the AFC Champions League 2.

AIFF asks ISL clubs to send details of venues for home matches by Monday noon

January 10, 2026 11:46 pm

On Tuesday, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the ISL, which was on pause due to the lack of a commercial partner, will start on February 14 with all the 14 clubs taking part.