Indian Super League Kicks Off with Epic Clashes and Fresh Aspirations

The Indian Super League 2025-26 season begins with Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs. Kerala Blasters FC. This year's league will run on a 91-match round-robin format. Excitement is high as top teams prepare for intense encounters, with Mohun Bagan beginning as the favorite due to their cohesive squad.

The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to roar back into action with its 2025-26 season, kicking off with a thrilling opener between defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Kerala Blasters FC. The match promises to be a spectacle, staged at the historic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

The 14 clubs participating will battle it out in a single-leg round-robin format spanning across 91 matches, culminating in the team with the highest points being crowned champion. Following the opener, AIFF Super Cup winners FC Goa will host Inter Kashi, who are eyeing a strong debut in the ISL, at the PJN Stadium in Goa.

Mohun Bagan, led by head coach Sergio Lobera, enters the season opener as favorites, harnessing the advantage of an enthusiastic home crowd. Meanwhile, Kerala Blasters, steered by head coach David Catala, are set to challenge the champions with revamped foreign talents, ready to make a mark in Indian football's top tier.