The 2025–26 Indian Super League, ISL 2025–26, is the 12th season of India’s biggest football league. It will be played from 14 February to 17 May 2026. The season started late because of contract problems, but it was finally confirmed after talks between the AIFF and league officials. A total of 14 teams, including Inter Kashi, will take part this season.
The matches will follow a single-leg home-and-away format, and there will be no playoffs. Big teams like Mohun Bagan, Bengaluru FC, FC Goa, and Kerala Blasters will play important matches. The league winners and Super Cup champions will qualify for the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Two.
ISL 2025–26: Who Were Last Year’s Winners?
| Season | Champion / Winners |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Mohun Bagan Super Giant |
| 2023–24 | Mohun Bagan Super Giant |
| 2022–23 | Mumbai City FC |
| 2021–22 | Jamshedpur FC |
| 2020–21 | Mumbai City FC |
ISL 2025–26: Club-wise Home Ground
In the 2025–26 Indian Super League, the home ground is very important for every team. Playing at their own stadium gives players strong fan support and helps them feel more confident because they know the pitch well. Home matches also improve team spirit and often lead to better results.
Each ISL club has its own stadium and city base, where the team trains and plays most games. Local fans come in large numbers to cheer for their team. Some clubs play at famous stadiums like Salt Lake Stadium and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which are well known for hosting many historic football matches in India.
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| Club | Home Ground |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru | Sree Kanteerava Stadium |
| Chennaiyin | Marina Arena |
| Delhi (Sporting Club Delhi) | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| East Bengal | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| Goa | Fatorda Stadium |
| Inter Kashi | Kalinga Stadium (Bhubaneswar) |
| Jamshedpur | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| Kerala Blasters | Kozhikode Corporation EMS Stadium |
| Mohammedan | JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| Mohun Bagan | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| Mumbai City | Mumbai Football Arena |
| NorthEast United | IG Athletic Stadium |
| Odisha | Kalinga Stadium |
| Punjab | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Delhi) |
ISL 2025–26: Club Captains
In the 2025–26 Indian Super League, each team has a captain who leads the squad on and off the field. Captains guide strategies, motivate players, and make key decisions during matches. They are crucial for team performance and often inspire fans with their leadership.
| Club | Captain |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru | Sunil Chhetri |
| Chennaiyin | Eli Sabia |
| Delhi (Sporting Club Delhi) | Anirudh Thapa |
| East Bengal | Cleiton Silva |
| Goa | Edu Bedia |
| Inter Kashi | Rafael Crivellaro |
| Jamshedpur | Greg Stewart |
| Kerala Blasters | Jessel Carneiro |
| Mohammedan | Henry Kisekka |
| Mohun Bagan | Roy Krishna |
| Mumbai City | Bipin Singh |
| NorthEast United | Khassa Camara |
| Odisha |
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