Tears flowed, the Red and Gold scarves swirled in the air and decades of pain disappeared into one unforgettable night as East Bengal finally reclaimed their place at the summit of Indian football. Twenty-two long years after their last national league triumph, the Red-and-Gold Brigade were crowned champions of India after defeating Inter Kashi 2-1 in a nerve-shredding Indian Super League 2025-26 finale at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

The Indian Super League 2025-26 title race will be decided on the final day, with five teams still in contention heading into Thursday’s decisive round of fixtures.

East Bengal have won everything in Indian football. Except the Indian Super League. And they are but a few goals away from the title.

The Kolkata Derby once again lived up to its billing as Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in a pulsating Indian Super League clash at the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Few fixtures in Indian football carry the emotional weight, history and intensity of the Kolkata Derby. On Sunday, May 17, that rivalry could produce one of its defining modern chapters when arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC face off in a potentially title-deciding clash in Indian Super League 2025-26 at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

East Bengal FC and Punjab FC played out an engaging yet goalless draw in their Indian Super League 2025-26 encounter at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Monday, May 11, 2026.

FC Goa will host Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their Indian Super League 2025-26 fixture at the PJN Stadium in Margao on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 IST.

East Bengal FC came from behind to defeat Mumbai City FC 2-1 in Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Mumbai Football Arena, with second-half goals from substitutes Youssef Ezzejjari and Nandha Kumar, overturning Brandon Fernandes’ early strike, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. 

Mumbai City FC will look to return to winning ways, while East Bengal FC aim to sustain their attacking momentum when the two sides meet in Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai on Tuesday, May 5. The kick-off scheduled for 19:30 IST.

East Bengal FC will look to strengthen their push towards the top half of the table when they host Odisha FC in their Indian Super League 2025-26 match at the PJN Stadium, Goa, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:30 IST, and will be streamed live on FanCode and telecast on the Sony Sports Network.

East Bengal FC produced a spirited display to come from behind three times and secure a dramatic 3-3 draw against Bengaluru FC in a pulsating Indian Super League 2025-26 encounter at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Thursday, April 16, 2026. 

East Bengal FC will face Bengaluru FC in a crucial top-of-the-table-clash and keep their title hopes alive in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 IST.