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Derby Date Doubt: ISL Fixture Announcement Raises Questions for Mohun Bagan-East Bengal Clash
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News18•26-09-2026, 16:11
Derby Date Doubt: ISL Fixture Announcement Raises Questions for Mohun Bagan-East Bengal Clash
- •ISL fixture announcement casts doubt on November 29 derby due to municipal elections in Kolkata.
- •Mohun Bagan Super Giant kicks off their campaign on October 12 with an away match against North East.
- •East Bengal FC will play their first match on October 18 against Churchill Brothers.
- •The 2026-27 ISL season will feature 13 clubs, including Bengaluru FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, and East Bengal FC.
- •Special emphasis is placed on weekend matches, with 53 out of 78 first-phase games scheduled for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Key Questions Answered
The East Bengal and Mohun Bagan derby is scheduled to take place on November 29.
Doubts have arisen because municipal elections are scheduled to be held in Kolkata and various other places around that time.
A total of 13 clubs are competing in the 2026-27 ISL season.
