Archive · 27 Dec 2025
AIFF Proposes February Start for ISL
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has a new plan for the Indian Super League (ISL).
They want the new season to start in February.
Each team will pay Rs 1 crore to join, but they'll get that money back from the league's earnings.
The AIFF will own and run the league, with a special board making decisions.
The season will run from June to May, and teams can be promoted or relegated.
The plan is for 20 seasons.
The AIFF and clubs will meet more to talk about the details.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) proposes a February 7 start for the new Indian Super League (ISL) season.
Each club will pay a Rs 1 crore participation fee, which will be reimbursed from central revenues.
The AIFF will own and operate the league, with governance overseen by a board with commercial autonomy.
The league will run from June 1 to May 31, with a promotion and relegation system in place.
The proposal outlines a 20-season plan, with revenue shares distributed among clubs, commercial partners, and the AIFF.
- Who
- All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Indian Super League (ISL) clubs
- What
- Proposal for the new ISL season with a February start, ownership, and financial details
- When
- Proposed start date is February 7, with meetings scheduled for Sunday and Monday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To restart the ISL season after the end of the 10-year contract with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL)
- Proposed Start Date
- February 7
- Participation Fee
- Rs 1 crore per club
- Central Operational Budget
- Rs 70 crore
- Revenue Shares
- 50% to clubs, 21% to commercial partner, 10% to AIFF, 10% to club allocation
- League Duration
- June 1 to May 31
- Promotion-Relegation System
- Implemented from the upcoming season
- League Ownership
- All India Football Federation (AIFF)
- Governance
- Overseen by a board with autonomy over commercial matters
