The AIFF meeting with ISL clubs on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in New Delhi brought together key decision-makers to shape the upcoming Indian football season. Chaired by AIFF President Shri Kalyan Chaubey, the gathering included CEOs from all 13 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs, representatives from Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), and senior AIFF officials such as Vice President Shri N.A. Haris, Treasurer Shri Kipa Ajay, Finance Committee Chairperson Shri Menla Ethenpa, and League Committee Chairperson Shri Lalnghinglova Hmar.

AIFF Meeting with ISL Clubs Sets Roadmap for 2025–26 Season

During the AIFF meeting with ISL clubs, the federation assured that the country’s top-tier football league will continue to be held domestically, following tradition. One major proposal was to host the Super Cup before the start of the ISL 2025–26 season. This scheduling move will allow all clubs to finish their campaigns by May 31, 2026, preserving India’s eligibility for AFC competitions.

Speaking at the AIFF meeting with ISL clubs, President Chaubey emphasised, “Football is a matter of national interest. Individuals may change, but the game must go on.” He noted that the revised calendar aims to give clubs six to eight weeks of pre-season preparation before the ISL kick-off.

A follow-up AIFF meeting with ISL clubs is planned within the next 7–10 days to finalise the Super Cup dates and related logistics. The President further confirmed that all football tournaments and events will continue as committed. Last year alone, AIFF oversaw 22 national tournaments, including the ISL, with over 1,800 matches played.

He also highlighted ongoing football activities across the nation, including the U17 women’s and U23 men’s national team camps in Bengaluru, the U20 women’s participation in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers in Myanmar, and the AIFF Futsal Club Championship that began on August 3 in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand.

With the AIFF meeting with ISL clubs setting the tone, the Indian football calendar for 2025–26 is expected to be tightly packed yet strategically managed to balance player preparation, competitive action, and international commitments.