ISL Season Schedule Announced
Indian Super League Announces 78 Fixtures for the First Phase of 2026-27 Season
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The 2026–27 Indian Super League season begins October 10, with 13 clubs returning to a home-and-away league format; the announced first phase runs through January 17 and includes 78 matches, with the remaining fixtures and playoff dates to come. Bengaluru FC hosts Sporting Club Delhi in the opener, followed by FC Goa against Chennaiyin FC, while defending champion East Bengal starts its campaign against Churchill Brothers on October 18. Organizers scheduled 53 first-phase matches on weekends following fan feedback, with a pause for the November international window. The schedule also features the Kolkata derby on November 29 and the first ISL Goa derby, between Churchill Brothers and FC Goa, on December 13.
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The season is expected to run through May 2027 and comprise 163 matches in total, including the playoffs; the remaining league fixtures and playoff dates have not yet been announced.
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The full home-and-away league format means each club will play 24 league matches over the season.
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Imphal will host an ISL match for the first time when NorthEast United welcomes Sporting Club Delhi at Khuman Lampak Stadium on November 24.
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Mohun Bagan Super Giant begins with two away fixtures, against NorthEast United on October 12 and Sporting Club Delhi, before hosting Chennaiyin FC for its first home match on October 26.
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The opening-day fixtures are scheduled for 5 p.m. IST (Bengaluru FC–Sporting Club Delhi) and 7:30 p.m. IST (FC Goa–Chennaiyin FC).
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