Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Facilitates ISL 2025/26 with New Partner
The Supreme Court wants Indian football to keep playing!
They told the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to find a new company to help run the Indian Super League (ISL).
A retired judge, Justice L. Nageswara Rao, will watch over the process to make sure it's fair.
The goal is to ensure the ISL season for 2025-26 happens as planned.
AIFF and the current ISL organizers, FSDL, are working together to make this happen.
The Court also praised FSDL for helping Indian football.
Supreme Court directs AIFF to issue tenders for a new ISL commercial partner.
Justice L. Nageswara Rao appointed to oversee the tender process.
The court order aims for the ISL to begin in December.
AIFF and FSDL had previously put the 2025-26 season ‘on hold’.
FSDL will waive its rights to facilitate the new partnership.
- Who
- Supreme Court, AIFF, FSDL, Justice L. Nageswara Rao
- What
- Directed AIFF to issue tenders for a new commercial partner for the ISL.
- When
- Order issued on Monday; ISL set for December start.
- Where
- Supreme Court of India.
- Why
- To ensure the smooth operation of the ISL for the 2025-26 season.
- Court Order
- AIFF to issue tenders for commercial partner
- Key Decision
- Open tender for new ISL partner
- Oversight
- Justice L. Nageswara Rao
- Parties Involved
- AIFF and FSDL
- Season Goal
- Commence ISL in December
Sources
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Supreme Court reserves verdict in ISL MRA case, to announce decision on AIFF constitution soon
Supreme Court reserves verdict on AIFF constitution, Indian Super League approval - Telegraph India
Supreme Court clears path for ISL 2025-26, appoints Justice Rao to oversee AIFF tender
Supreme Court Mandates AIFF To Select New Commercial Partners Through Tender Process
“A significant step towards evolution of Indian football” : Supreme Court greenlights ISL, Super Cup 2025-26
