ISL 2026-27 to have 13 teams, likely to start in October

Diamond Harbour FC out of ISL 2026-27 as AIFF confirm 13 teams for next season

AIFF has confirmed a 13-team ISL 2026-27 season, with Diamond Harbour FC missing out after failing to make the participation payment. Jamshedpur FC are also out, while Churchill Brothers have reportedly acquired the club for Rs 100 and could replace them.

ISL 2026-27 to Proceed with 13 Clubs, AIFF Confirms

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The kick-off date for the ISL 2026-27 season will be announced in due course. Further information regarding the season, including the fixtures, will follow in a separate communication, according to the AIFF website. Sports News | ISL 2026-27 to Proceed with 13 Clubs, AIFF Confirms.

ISL 2026-27 to proceed with 13 clubs, AIFF confirms - The Tribune

The kick-off date for the ISL 2026-27 season will be announced in due course. Further information regarding the season, including the fixtures, will follow in a separate communication, according to the AIFF website.

ISL To Start In October, To Go Ahead With 13 Teams After Diamond Harbour Miss Deadline

The upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL), which was earlier scheduled to kick off on September 4, is set to be postponed by more than a month and will start only after October 6.

2026/27 ISL to have 13 clubs, Diamond Harbour FC excluded

The AIFF stated that the league will follow a double round-robin format, thus potentially doing away with the knockout stage that came at the end of the season for the ISL Cup and an ISL Shield which was awarded to the team that finished top in the league stage.

ISL 2026-27 to have 13 teams, likely to start in October

“Further information regarding the season, including the fixtures, will follow in a separate communication,” the AIFF said in a statement.