ISL 2025-26 will be played between 14 clubs in a single-leg round-robin format over 91 matches, with the team that gain the most points at the end of the 91 matches being crowned champions. The league will involve around 35 match officials, who will conduct the 91 matches as the referees and assistant referees, while 15 AIFF elite match commissioners will oversee the operations aspect of every game.

ISL debutants Inter Kashi produced a disciplined and determined display to hold AIFF Super Cup champions FC Goa to a 1-1 draw in Match 2 of the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the PJN in Fatorda, Goa, on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Despite enjoying the lion’s share of possession and creating the clearer chances, FC Goa could only muster a draw, as Inter Kashi took the lead through Prasanth Karuthadathkuni (45+2’), before Dejan Dražić converted the equalising penalty (84’). Inter Kashi goalkeeper Lluis Tarrés was shown the red card for a last-man tackle on Muhammed Nemil inside the box. Dražić was named the Player of the Match.

Champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant host Kerala Blasters at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan & Super Cup champions FC Goa face debutants Inter Kashi at the Fatorda

Bawitlung has joined the Islanders from I-League side Sreenidi Deccan FC, signing a contract running till 2028.

The Red and Gold Brigade reached the quarter-finals of the inaugural AFC Challenge League last season under the Spanish coach.

The midfielder has penned a new contract with the Blues that will run until the end of the 2027-28 season.

The Spanish head coach will arrive in Kochi shortly alongside the squad to kick off Super Cup preparations.

The Spanish head coach led the Highlanders to their first-ever silverware with the Durand Cup earlier this season and has now guided them to the ISL playoffs after a four-year hiatus.

NorthEast United FC host Mumbai City FC on Friday as Meghalaya welcomes the ISL, with two more matches to follow.

With Roy Krishna out for the season due to injury, the arrival of the forward will provide a much-needed boost to Odisha FC's attacking setup.

The young attacker has made a growing impact on the side since his ISL debut against Mumbai City FC.

India settled for a 1-1 draw with Malaysia in their final FIFA Friendly of the year at the Gachibowli Stadium