Archive · 4 Jan 2026
AIFF to Announce ISL 2025-26 Dates Next Week
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has said they will announce the dates for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 next week.
This comes after a long delay and a meeting of the AIFF Emergency Committee.
The committee looked at a report from a special group that was formed to help with the league.
Players have been frustrated and have asked for help, including asking a big football group called FIFA to step in.
John Abraham, who owns a team in the league, also said he is disappointed about the situation.
The main news is about the league's schedule being announced soon.
The AIFF will announce the dates for the ISL 2025-26 next week.
The AIFF Emergency Committee met on January 3, 2026, to review a report from the AIFF-ISL Coordination Committee.
The Coordination Committee was formed on December 20, 2025, following discussions in AIFF meetings.
Players have expressed concerns about the delay and lack of communication, seeking FIFA's intervention.
John Abraham, owner of NorthEast United FC, expressed disappointment over the situation.
- Who
- All India Football Federation (AIFF), Indian and foreign footballers, John Abraham (NorthEast United FC owner)
- What
- Announcement of Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 dates and players' concerns over delays
- When
- Next week (announcement), January 3, 2026 (committee meeting)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To formalize the schedule for the upcoming ISL season and address players' frustrations
Players and Owners
AIFF
League Commencement
Players and Owners
Players and owners express frustration and disappointment over the delay in the league's start and lack of communication.
AIFF
AIFF acknowledges the delay and is working to announce the league dates next week.
- Organization
- All India Football Federation (AIFF)
- League
- Indian Super League (ISL)
- Committee Meeting Date
- January 3, 2026
- Report Submission Deadline
- January 2, 2026
- Coordination Committee Formation Date
- December 20, 2025
- Announcement Timing
- Next week
- Player Concerns
- Frustration and calls for FIFA intervention due to delays
- Owner's Reaction
- John Abraham expresses disappointment over the situation
Sources
AIFF confirms India Super League start, to announce dates next week
Dates for ISL 2025-26 to be Announced Next Week: AIFF
Indian Football at ‘Critical Crossroads’: Arvind Kejriwal on Players Seeking FIFA Help
AIFF Hold Emergency Meeting, To Announce ISL 2025/26 Schedule Next Week After Players Make FIFA Plea
ISL dates to be announced next week: AIFF
Delayed ISL season to go ahead under AIFF, start date to be announced next week - Telegraph India
‘Shame on us’: After Chhetri, Sandhu and Jhingan, actor John Abraham adds voice to ISL crisis
'Shame on us': John Abraham backs beleaguered ISL players
'What are we waiting for?' — THIS Bollywood superstar slams AIFF over ISL 2025–26 delay
