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ISL 2026-27 Season Kicks Off: Bengaluru FC vs Sporting Club Delhi in Opener
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News18•26-09-2026, 13:15
ISL 2026-27 Season Kicks Off: Bengaluru FC vs Sporting Club Delhi in Opener
- •The Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season begins on October 10 with a double-header featuring Bengaluru FC, Sporting Club Delhi, FC Goa, and Chennaiyin FC.
- •The 13-team season will have 78 matches in Phase 1, with 68% of fixtures scheduled on weekends based on fan feedback.
- •Bengaluru FC will host Sporting Club Delhi at Sree Kanteerava Stadium at 5:00 PM IST, followed by FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC at Fatorda Stadium at 7:30 PM IST.
- •New fixtures include the first-ever ISL Goa Derby between Churchill Brothers and FC Goa on December 13, and NorthEast United FC playing in Manipur.
- •The league will observe an international break from November 7 to November 20 for FIFA duties, with Phase 1 concluding on January 17.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian Super League 2026-27 season begins on October 10 with a double-header featuring Bengaluru FC taking on Sporting Club Delhi at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium at 5:00 PM IST, followed by FC Goa facing Chennaiyin FC at the Fatorda Stadium at 7:30 PM IST.
A total of 13 teams are competing in the tournament, including Bengaluru FC, Sporting Club Delhi, FC Goa, Chennaiyin FC, Churchill Brothers, East Bengal FC, Inter Kashi, Kerala Blasters FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Mumbai City FC, NorthEast United FC, Odisha FC, and Punjab FC.
The highly anticipated Kolkata Derby between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant is scheduled to take place on November 29 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
