Indian Super League
| Indian Super League Telecast Lists | |
| COUNTRY | CHANNEL |
| India | FanCode, Sony Sports |
| Afghanistan | FanCode |
| Bangladesh | FanCode |
| Bhutan | FanCode |
| China | K-Ball |
| Maldives | FanCode |
| Nepal | FanCode |
| Pakistan | FanCode |
| Sri Lanka | FanCode |
| Middle East | No Telecast |
About Indian Super League.
The Indian Super League (ISL) is the premier professional football league in India. Since its inception in 2014, it has transformed the country's footballing landscape, evolving from a three-month tournament into a recognized top-tier national league.
Key Highlights
Top-Tier Status: Originally launched as a franchise tournament, the ISL was officially recognized as India's top-tier league by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIFA in 2019.
Current Season (2025–26): The 2025–26 season, which began on February 14, 2026, features 14 clubs. Due to a delayed start, this edition follows a truncated format where teams play each other once in a single round-robin.
Major Honors:
ISL Shield: Awarded to the team that finishes at the top of the league table.
ISL Cup: Awarded to the winner of the final playoff match.
Continental Spot: The winner of the 2025–26 season qualifies for the preliminary stage of the AFC Champions League Two.
Historical Dominance: Mohun Bagan Super Giant (including its former form as ATK) holds a record 4 titles and recently became the first team to successfully defend the League Shield in 2024–25.
Participating Clubs (2025–26 Season)
The league currently includes storied clubs from across India:
Bengaluru FC
Chennaiyin FC
East Bengal FC
FC Goa
Hyderabad FC (rebranded as Sporting Club Delhi for the current season)
Inter Kashi (newly promoted)
Jamshedpur FC
Kerala Blasters FC
Mohammedan SC
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Mumbai City FC
NorthEast United FC
Odisha FC
Punjab FC
Impact on Indian Football
Infrastructure & Academies: ISL has driven massive investment in stadium refurbishments and training facilities.
Fan Culture: It has fostered vibrant fan groups like the Manjapadda (Kerala Blasters) and West Block Blues (Bengaluru FC), significantly increasing matchday attendance and social media reach.
Grassroots Development: While debated, the league has introduced the Reliance Foundation Development League to create a pathway for U-21 talent
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