US EditionISL 2025-26 Start Date Announced by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya with All 14 Clubs in Action
The Indian Super League will feature 14 clubs in a 91-match home-and-away format, supported by a Rs 25 crore fund to resolve operational uncertainties.
- On Jan 06, 2026, the All India Football Federation emergency meeting set the 2025-26 Indian Super League restart for February 14, with all 14 ISL clubs participating, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced.
- The expired Master Rights Agreement and a failed commercial partner search have left the Indian Super League on hold since the AIFF's efforts since December 8 failed to secure new bids.
- The schedule will feature 91 matches in a single-leg home-and-away format, with fixtures finalised between the All India Football Federation and respective ISL clubs while the I-League runs 55 matches.
- The restart is a relief for clubs that suspended operations and lost foreign players, and AIFF announced a Rs 25 crore central pool with Rs 14 crore for ISL and about 3.2 crore for I-League until a commercial partner is found.
- AIFF will seek an AFC exemption for the delayed season as broadcasting is capped at Rs 9.77 crore with Doordarshan support, while promotion and relegation remain under Supreme Court mandate.
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ISL To Start On February 14, All Clubs To Participate, Sports Minister Mandaviya Announces
The I-League, which was also held up, will be held "around the same time" as per Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya, with all 11 clubs in participation. All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey was also part of the briefing
After Sunil Chhetri-Led Public Campaign, Mandaviya Takes Big Call On ISL; Tournament To Resume On Feb 14
ISL 2025-26 overcame turmoil from financial changes, FSDL-AIFF disputes, and Star Sports’ exit. After player appeals and court intervention, AIFF confirmed kickoff on Feb 14, 2026, with 14 clubs and 91 matches.
ISL to Start from Feb 14, All Clubs Will Participate: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said that the Indian Super League (ISL) will start from February 14. Sports News | ISL to Start from Feb 14, All Clubs Will Participate: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
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