Archive · 7 Oct 2026
ISL to Stream All 163 Matches Free on YouTube
The Indian Super League is a football competition.
This season, people will be able to watch all 163 matches live on YouTube for free.
The league says this will make it easier for more people to watch.
There will be 13 teams in the 2026-27 season.
The first part of the season runs from October 10 to January 17 and has 78 matches.
Many of those games will happen on weekends.
The season will include the first-ever Goa Derby, between Churchill Brothers and FC Goa.
It will also feature a match in Imphal on November 24.
The Indian Super League announced YouTube as its digital streaming partner for the 2026-27 season.
All 163 matches will be available live and free on YouTube, without a subscription barrier.
The 13-team season begins with a 78-match first phase running from October 10 to January 17.
Of the first phase’s 78 matches, 53 are scheduled for Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.
The season includes the first-ever Goa Derby between Churchill Brothers and FC Goa, and an ISL match in Imphal on November 24.
- Who
- The Indian Super League and YouTube.
- What
- The league announced that all 163 matches of the 2026-27 season will be streamed live and free on YouTube.
- When
- The announcement was made Wednesday; the first phase runs from October 10 to January 17.
- Where
- Matches will be available on YouTube; one fixture will be played at Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal on November 24.
- Why
- The league aims to expand its digital reach and make matches accessible without a subscription barrier.
Subscription access
Free access
How viewers can watch
Subscription access
A subscription barrier can limit access to matches.
Free access
The ISL says free YouTube streaming will make every match accessible without a subscription.
- Season
- 2026-27
- Streaming partner
- YouTube
- Matches streamed
- All 163, live and free
- Number of teams
- 13
- First phase
- 78 matches from October 10 to January 17
- Weekend fixtures
- 53 of the 78 first-phase matches are scheduled for Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays
- Imphal fixture
- North-East United FC vs Sporting Club Delhi at Khuman Lampak Stadium on November 24