Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Indian Super Cup to Kick Off on October 25 in Goa
The Indian football season is starting with the Super Cup, a tournament that begins on October 25th in Goa.
Many teams from the Indian Super League (ISL) and some from the I-League will participate.
The team that wins the Super Cup will get a chance to play in a big Asian tournament called the AFC Champions League 2.
To play in this tournament, the winning team needs a special license.
This year the Super Cup is opening the season, but it usually happens at the end.
This year's changes are due to some issues with the league.
Football in India will be more clear in the coming times, as the Supreme Court approved the AIFF's new constitution.
The Super Cup will begin on October 25 in Goa.
All Indian Super League (ISL) clubs except Odisha FC will participate.
Four I-League teams will join the ISL clubs.
The Super Cup winner gets a spot in the AFC Champions League 2 play-off for the 2026-27 season.
The AIFF's new constitution has been approved by the Supreme Court.
- Who
- ISL and I-League football clubs
- What
- Season-opening Super Cup tournament
- When
- Starts October 25
- Where
- Goa
- Why
- To kick off the Indian football season, with the winning team earning a spot in the AFC Champions League 2 play-offs.
- Tournament Name
- Super Cup
- Start Date
- October 25
- Location
- Goa
- Participating Teams
- ISL clubs (except Odisha FC), four I-League teams
- Winning Team Award
- AFC Champions League 2 play-off spot (2026-27 season)
- License Requirement
- Premier 1 License