Archive · 19 Jun 2025
ISL 2025-26 Season Uncertain Due to Schedule Delay
The Indian Super League (ISL), a major soccer league in India, is facing some uncertainty.
The AIFF put out its calendar for 2025-26, but the ISL wasn't included.
The company that runs the ISL hasn't given a schedule yet.
The contract that lets the league operate with the AIFF is expiring soon, and they haven't agreed on a new one.
The Supreme Court is making decisions first, causing delays.
This is making it hard to plan for the next season.
Some teams haven't started their training yet.
AIFF released 2025-26 calendar without the Indian Super League (ISL).
FSDL hasn't shared the ISL schedule.
The Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between AIFF and FSDL expires December 2025.
Supreme Court verdict on AIFF Constitution is pending.
Some ISL clubs haven't finalized pre-season schedules.
- Who
- AIFF, FSDL, and ISL clubs
- What
- The 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) is uncertain.
- When
- The Master Rights Agreement expires in December 2025, potentially impacting the 2025-26 season.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The scheduling of ISL is pending due to pending AIFF constitution decision.
- League
- Indian Super League (ISL)
- AIFF Contract
- Master Rights Agreement (MRA)
- MRA End Date
- December 2025
- 2025-26 Season Start
- Uncertain
- FSDL
- Football Sports Development Limited
- Durand Cup
- India’s oldest football tournament
Sources
Uncertainty Grips ISL: Clubs Fear Worst Ahead Of 2025–26 Season
Indian Super League Snubbed? AIFF Drops ISL Out Of 2025–26 Calendar
ISL 2025-26 Season in Danger as FSDL Seeks Clarity on Expiring Master Rights Agreement From AIFF
