ISL to start from Feb 14, all clubs will participate: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
New Delhi, January 6
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said that the Indian Super League will start from February 14.
Mandaviya has also noted that all 14 clubs have agreed to play the ISL this season.
"We have decided that the ISL will start on February 14, Saturday, and all of our clubs will participate in it," Mansukh Mandaviya told the reporters.
"In the country, football has progressed. In football, the country performs well. Through the League, the country gets good players. With this aim, the ISL league will be held," he added.
Last week, All India Football Federation (AIFF) held an Emergency Committee meeting and said the dates for the ISL would be announced soon.
The Emergency Committee met to consider and acknowledge the report submitted by the AIFF-ISL Coordination Committee.
The Coordination Committee was formed on December 20, 2025, following discussions at the AIFF Executive Committee meeting and the subsequent Annual General Meeting.
The Coordination Committee was tasked with submitting its report to the AIFF Secretariat by January 2, which was duly complied with.
The AIFF Emergency Committee formally acknowledged the report and recommended that AIFF conduct the League.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to hear all clubs are on board. The coordination committee seems to have worked fast. Hoping for a smooth season without last-minute drama.
The Minister is right that the league gives us good players. But we need to focus more on grassroots development and youth academies alongside ISL. That's the real path to progress.
Exciting news! As a newer fan in India, I'm looking forward to attending matches. Hope the ticketing and fan experience is well organized this season.
Valentine's Day kickoff! 😄 Perfect plan for football-loving couples. Jokes aside, glad the uncertainty is over. Now deliver a quality product on the pitch.
Respectfully, the article mentions "the country performs well" in football. We have a long way to go on the international stage. ISL is a step, but consistency and long-term vision from AIFF is crucial. No more ad-hoc committees, please.
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