Kolkata, December 11: The wait is finally over — Bengal football is about to witness a historic new chapter. The Bengal Super League, conceptualized by the Indian Football Association (IFA) in collaboration with Shrachi Sports and Z Sports, kicks off on 14 December 2025, bringing a franchise-style professional league to the heartlands of the state. Adding to the Bengal Super League’s global stature, German legend, World Cup winner and Ballon d’Or recipient Lothar Matthaus has been announced as the official Brand Ambassador, giving the Bengal Super League an iconic international face and unmatched credibility.
This debut edition of Bengal Super League features 8 district-based teams, over 200 registered players, and a packed schedule of 61 matches, marking one of the most structured and ambitious football projects ever launched in Bengal. With Z Sports as the official broadcast partner, the league promises unmatched coverage and reach.
At its core, the Bengal Super League focuses on some major pillars —
- Structured, high-intensity competition offering regular match exposure for rising talents.
- A platform for rural youth, carving a pathway from grassroots to professional football.
- Tech-driven performance rebuilding, integrating analytics, scouting, and skill-tracking.
- Strong district identities, allowing every region to showcase pride on a professional stage.
In a groundbreaking move, the Bengal Super League also introduces the Additional Assistant Referee (AAR) system, the first of its kind in India. Positioned on the goal-line, the AAR will assist in tight, game-changing decisions, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and improved control in crucial moments. This marks a significant leap toward modern officiating standards.
The action begins on 14 December with the opening fixture: JHR Royal City FC vs Northbengal United FC at DSA Malda, kick-off at 4 PM.
MATCHDAY 1–14
Match 1: JHR Royal City FC vs Northbengal United FC – 14 Dec | 4:00 PM | DSA Malda
Match 2: Burdwan Blasters vs Sundarban Bengal Auto FC – 15 Dec | 1:00 PM | Spandan
Match 3: North 24 Parganas FC vs Kopa Tigers Birbhum – 15 Dec | 4:00 PM | Naihati
Match 4: Howrah Hooghly Warriors vs FC Medinipur – 16 Dec | 1:00 PM | Sailen Manna
Match 5: Kopa Tigers Birbhum vs Northbengal United FC – 17 Dec | 1:00 PM | Bolpur
Match 6: JHR Royal City FC vs Sundarban Bengal Auto FC – 17 Dec | 4:00 PM | DSA Malda
Match 7: Burdwan Blasters vs FC Medinipur – 18 Dec | 1:00 PM | Spandan
Match 8: North 24 Parganas FC vs Howrah Hooghly Warriors – 19 Dec | 1:00 PM | Naihati
Match 9: JHR Royal City FC vs Kopa Tigers Birbhum – 19 Dec | 4:00 PM | DSA Malda
Match 10: Burdwan Blasters vs Northbengal United FC – 20 Dec | 1:00 PM | Spandan
Match 11: North 24 Parganas FC vs FC Medinipur – 21 Dec | 4:00 PM | Naihati
Match 12: JHR Royal City FC vs Burdwan Blasters – 22 Dec | 1:00 PM | DSA Malda
Match 13: Howrah Hooghly Warriors vs Sundarban Bengal Auto FC – 22 Dec | 4:00 PM | Sailen Manna
Match 14: Northbengal United FC vs Kopa Tigers Birbhum – 23 Dec | 1:00 PM | Kanchanjunga
MATCHDAY 15–30
Match 15: FC Medinipur vs Sundarban Bengal Auto FC – 24 Dec | 1:00 PM | Aurobindo
Match 16: Howrah Hooghly Warriors vs North 24 Parganas FC – 25 Dec | 4:00 PM | Sailen Manna
Match 17: Burdwan Blasters vs JHR Royal City FC – 26 Dec | 4:00 PM | Spandan
Match 18: North 24 Parganas FC vs Sundarban Bengal Auto FC – 27 Dec | 1:00 PM | Naihati
Match 19: FC Medinipur vs Kopa Tigers Birbhum – 27 Dec | 4:00 PM | Aurobindo
Match 20: Northbengal United FC vs Howrah Hooghly Warriors – 28 Dec | 1:00 PM | Kanchanjunga
Match 21: FC Medinipur vs JHR Royal City FC – 29 Dec | 1:00 PM | Aurobindo
Match 22: Northbengal United FC vs Sundarban Bengal Auto FC – 30 Dec | 1:00 PM | Kanchanjunga
Match 23: Kopa Tigers Birbhum vs North 24 Parganas FC – 30 Dec | 4:00 PM | Bolpur
Match 24: Burdwan Blasters vs Howrah Hooghly Warriors – 31 Dec | 4:00 PM | Spandan
Match 25: Sundarban Bengal Auto FC vs FC Medinipur – 1 Jan | 1:00 PM | Canning
Match 26: Howrah Hooghly Warriors vs JHR Royal City FC – 2 Jan | 1:00 PM | Bolpur
Match 27: Kopa Tigers Birbhum vs Burdwan Blasters – 2 Jan | 4:00 PM | Kalyani
Match 28: Northbengal United FC vs North 24 Parganas FC – 3 Jan | 4:00 PM | Kanchanjunga
Match 29: Sundarban Bengal Auto FC vs Kopa Tigers Birbhum – 4 Jan | 1:00 PM | Canning
Match 30: North 24 Parganas FC vs JHR Royal City FC – 5 Jan | 1:00 PM | Naihati
MATCHDAY 31–46
Match 31: Northbengal United FC vs Burdwan Blasters – 5 Jan | 4:00 PM | Kanchanjunga
Match 32: FC Medinipur vs Howrah Hooghly Warriors – 6 Jan | 1:00 PM | Aurobindo
Match 33: Northbengal United FC vs JHR Royal City FC – 7 Jan | 4:00 PM | Kanchanjunga
Match 34: FC Medinipur vs North 24 Parganas FC – 8 Jan | 1:00 PM | Aurobindo
Match 35: Sundarban Bengal Auto FC vs Burdwan Blasters – 8 Jan | 4:00 PM | Canning
Match 36: Howrah Hooghly Warriors vs Kopa Tigers Birbhum – 9 Jan | 4:00 PM | Kalyani
Match 37: Northbengal United FC vs FC Medinipur – 10 Jan | 4:00 PM | Kanchanjunga
Match 38: Sundarban Bengal Auto FC vs JHR Royal City FC – 11 Jan | 1:00 PM | Canning
Match 39: Kopa Tigers Birbhum vs Howrah Hooghly Warriors – 11 Jan | 4:00 PM | Bolpur
Match 40: Burdwan Blasters vs North 24 Parganas FC – 12 Jan | 4:00 PM | Spandan
Match 41: Kopa Tigers Birbhum vs Sundarban Bengal Auto FC – 13 Jan | 4:00 PM | Bolpur
Match 42: JHR Royal City FC vs Howrah Hooghly Warriors – 14 Jan | 1:00 PM | Berhampore
Match 43: North 24 Parganas FC vs Northbengal United FC – 14 Jan | 4:00 PM | Naihati
Match 44: FC Medinipur vs Burdwan Blasters – 15 Jan | 1:00 PM | Aurobindo
Match 45: Howrah Hooghly Warriors vs Northbengal United FC – 16 Jan | 1:00 PM | Sailen Manna
Match 46: JHR Royal City FC vs FC Medinipur – 17 Jan | 1:00 PM | Berhampore
MATCHDAY 47–56
Match 47: Burdwan Blasters vs Kopa Tigers Birbhum | 17 Jan | 4:00 PM | Spandan
Match 48: Sundarban Bengal Auto FC vs North 24 Parganas FC | 18 Jan | 4:00 PM | Canning
Match 49: Kopa Tigers Birbhum vs JHR Royal City FC | 19 Jan | 1:00 PM | Bolpur
Match 50: FC Medinipur vs Northbengal United FC | 19 Jan | 4:00 PM | Aurobindo
Match 51: Howrah Hooghly Warriors vs Burdwan Blasters|20 Jan | 4:00 PM | Sailen Manna
Match 52: JHR Royal City FC vs North 24 Parganas FC |21 Jan | 1:00 PM | Berhampore
Match 53: Sundarban Bengal Auto FC vs Northbengal United FC | 21 Jan | 4:00 PM | Canning
Match 54: Kopa Tigers Birbhum vs FC Medinipur| 22 Jan | 1:00 PM | Bolpur
Match 55: North 24 Parganas FC vs Burdwan Blasters| 23 Jan | 1:00 PM | Naihati
Match 56: Sundarban Bengal Auto FC vs Howrah Hooghly Warriors | 23 Jan | 4:00 PM | Canning
The Bengal Super League isn’t just another tournament, it’s a vision to redefine Bengal football, elevate undiscovered rural talent, and build a sustainable professional ecosystem. The stage is set, the teams are ready, and Bengal’s footballing heart is about to beat louder than ever.
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