The Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season finally kicks off on February 14, 2026, after months of uncertainty, delays, and off-field challenges that tested the resilience of Indian football.
This 12th edition arrives as a truncated campaign, running until May 17 with just 91 matches in a single round-robin format-no playoffs or cup finals-featuring 14 teams (13 returning plus promoted Inter Kashi) playing 13 games each.
Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant, under new coach Sergio Lobera, start as favourites to defend their title and achieve a rare back-to-back success in this condensed sprint. They face Kerala Blasters in the opener at Salt Lake Stadium. With fewer marquee foreign signings due to the chaos, the spotlight shifts to Indian
stars like Sunil Chhetri, Liston Colaco, and emerging youngsters, who will drive the action.
ISL 2025-26 Teams
Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal, Jamshedpur FC, Chennaiyin FC, Mumbai City FC, FC Goa, Northeast United, Mohammedan SC, Inter Kashi, Kerala Blasters, Bengaluru FC, Punjab FC, SC Delhi and Odisha FC.
Teams like Mumbai City, FC Goa, and Kerala Blasters remain strong contenders, while promoted sides add fresh intrigue. The Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal are equally equipped to bid for a title challenge.
This truncated season, featuring 91 thrilling encounters, promises intense rivalries and unexpected twists, building on the league's growing popularity since its inception in 2014.
ISL 2025-26 Live Streaming and Telecast: Where to Watch Indian Super League on TV and Online?
The ISL 2025-26 season will telecast on multiple platforms. For live streaming, all matches will be available on the FanCode app and website, with a season pass priced at ₹299 for complete access. On television, the games will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network channels.
