The Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 season is set to begin on 30 October 2026, with the tentative fixture list now released. The season will feature 11 clubs competing across the campaign, with matches scheduled through early 2027.
The opening match will see Real Kashmir FC take on Nagaland United SC on 30 October at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar. The tentative schedule includes match dates, fixtures and venues, while kickoff times and other details may be revised.
This article will be updated with the latest IFL 2026-27 fixtures, standings, results, clubs and schedule changes as they are officially confirmed by the AIFF and IFL.
Indian Football League IFL 2026-27 Schedule
The Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 season will begin on 30 October 2026, with Real Kashmir FC facing Nagaland United SC at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar. The tentative fixture list includes match dates, kickoff times, venues and participating teams.
The 2026-27 season features 11 clubs, with the schedule currently running from October 2026 into February 2027 in the released fixture list. The fixtures are subject to changes, so dates, venues and timings may be updated by the IFL.
| No. | Date | Time | Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 Oct 2026 | 6:30 PM | Real Kashmir FC | Nagaland United SC | TRC Stadium, Srinagar |
| 2 | 31 Oct 2026 | 4:00 PM | Mohammedan SC | Shillong Lajong FC | Naihati, Kolkata |
| 3 | 31 Oct 2026 | 6:30 PM | Gokulam Kerala FC | Samaleswari SC | EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode |
| 4 | 1 Nov 2026 | 4:00 PM | Rajasthan United FC | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur |
| 5 | 1 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | Dempo SC | FC Bengaluru United | PJN Stadium, Goa |
| 6 | 5 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | Samaleswari SC | Dempo SC | Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela |
| 7 | 6 Nov 2026 | 4:00 PM | FC Bengaluru United | Mohammedan SC | Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 8 | 6 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | Shillong Lajong FC | Chanmari FC | SSA Stadium, Shillong |
| 9 | 7 Nov 2026 | 4:00 PM | Rajasthan United FC | Gokulam Kerala FC | Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur |
| 10 | 7 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | Real Kashmir FC | Sreenidi Deccan FC | TRC Stadium, Srinagar |
| 11 | 13 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | Shillong Lajong FC | Sreenidi Deccan FC | SSA Stadium, Shillong |
| 12 | 14 Nov 2026 | 4:00 PM | FC Bengaluru United | Real Kashmir FC | Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 13 | 14 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | Nagaland United SC | Gokulam Kerala FC | Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur |
| 14 | 15 Nov 2026 | 4:00 PM | Dempo SC | Chanmari FC | PJN Stadium, Goa |
| 15 | 15 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | Samaleswari SC | Rajasthan United FC | Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela |
| 16 | 18 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | FC Bengaluru United | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 17 | 19 Nov 2026 | 4:00 PM | Dempo SC | Shillong Lajong FC | PJN Stadium, Goa |
| 18 | 19 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | Samaleswari SC | Nagaland United SC | Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela |
| 19 | 20 Nov 2026 | 4:00 PM | Rajasthan United FC | Chanmari FC | Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur |
| 20 | 20 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | Mohammedan SC | Gokulam Kerala FC | Naihati, Kolkata |
| 21 | 23 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | Real Kashmir FC | Dempo SC | TRC Stadium, Srinagar |
| 22 | 24 Nov 2026 | 4:00 PM | Samaleswari SC | FC Bengaluru United | Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela |
| 23 | 24 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Chanmari FC | Deccan Arena, Hyderabad |
| 24 | 25 Nov 2026 | 4:00 PM | Mohammedan SC | Rajasthan United FC | Naihati, Kolkata |
| 25 | 25 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | Shillong Lajong FC | Nagaland United SC | SSA Stadium, Shillong |
| 26 | 29 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | Shillong Lajong FC | Rajasthan United FC | SSA Stadium, Shillong |
| 27 | 30 Nov 2026 | 4:00 PM | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Gokulam Kerala FC | Deccan Arena, Hyderabad |
| 28 | 30 Nov 2026 | 6:30 PM | Nagaland United SC | Dempo SC | Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur |
| 29 | 1 Dec 2026 | 4:00 PM | Real Kashmir FC | Samaleswari SC | TRC Stadium, Srinagar |
| 30 | 1 Dec 2026 | 6:30 PM | Chanmari FC | Mohammedan SC | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl |
| 31 | 7 Dec 2026 | 6:30 PM | Chanmari FC | Nagaland United SC | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl |
| 32 | 8 Dec 2026 | 4:00 PM | Dempo SC | Rajasthan United FC | PJN Stadium, Goa |
| 33 | 8 Dec 2026 | 6:30 PM | Gokulam Kerala FC | Real Kashmir FC | EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode |
| 34 | 9 Dec 2026 | 4:00 PM | FC Bengaluru United | Shillong Lajong FC | Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 35 | 9 Dec 2026 | 6:30 PM | Mohammedan SC | Samaleswari SC | Naihati, Kolkata |
| 36 | 13 Dec 2026 | 6:30 PM | Samaleswari SC | Shillong Lajong FC | Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela |
| 37 | 14 Dec 2026 | 4:00 PM | Rajasthan United FC | FC Bengaluru United | Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur |
| 38 | 14 Dec 2026 | 6:30 PM | Real Kashmir FC | Mohammedan SC | TRC Stadium, Srinagar |
| 39 | 15 Dec 2026 | 4:00 PM | Chanmari FC | Gokulam Kerala FC | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl |
| 40 | 15 Dec 2026 | 6:30 PM | Nagaland United SC | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur |
| 41 | 18 Dec 2026 | 6:30 PM | FC Bengaluru United | Chanmari FC | Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 42 | 19 Dec 2026 | 4:00 PM | Gokulam Kerala FC | Shillong Lajong FC | EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode |
| 43 | 19 Dec 2026 | 6:30 PM | Nagaland United SC | Mohammedan SC | Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur |
| 44 | 20 Dec 2026 | 4:00 PM | Real Kashmir FC | Rajasthan United FC | TRC Stadium, Srinagar |
| 45 | 20 Dec 2026 | 6:30 PM | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Dempo SC | Deccan Arena, Hyderabad |
| 46 | 2 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Chanmari FC | Real Kashmir FC | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl |
| 47 | 3 Jan 2027 | 4:00 PM | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Samaleswari SC | Deccan Arena, Hyderabad |
| 48 | 3 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | FC Bengaluru United | Gokulam Kerala FC | Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 49 | 4 Jan 2027 | 4:00 PM | Mohammedan SC | Dempo SC | Naihati, Kolkata |
| 50 | 4 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Nagaland United SC | Rajasthan United FC | Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur |
| 51 | 8 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Chanmari FC | Samaleswari SC | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl |
| 52 | 9 Jan 2027 | 4:00 PM | Dempo SC | Gokulam Kerala FC | PJN Stadium, Goa |
| 53 | 9 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Nagaland United SC | FC Bengaluru United | Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur |
| 54 | 10 Jan 2027 | 4:00 PM | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Mohammedan SC | Deccan Arena, Hyderabad |
| 55 | 10 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Shillong Lajong FC | Real Kashmir FC | SSA Stadium, Shillong |
| 56 | 15 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Chanmari FC | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl |
| 57 | 16 Jan 2027 | 4:00 PM | Dempo SC | Real Kashmir FC | PJN Stadium, Goa |
| 58 | 16 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Nagaland United SC | Shillong Lajong FC | Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur |
| 59 | 17 Jan 2027 | 4:00 PM | Rajasthan United FC | Mohammedan SC | Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur |
| 60 | 17 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | FC Bengaluru United | Samaleswari SC | Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 61 | 19 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Real Kashmir FC | Chanmari FC | TRC Stadium, Srinagar |
| 62 | 20 Jan 2027 | 4:00 PM | Dempo SC | Mohammedan SC | PJN Stadium, Goa |
| 63 | 20 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Rajasthan United FC | Nagaland United SC | Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur |
| 64 | 21 Jan 2027 | 4:00 PM | Gokulam Kerala FC | FC Bengaluru United | EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode |
| 65 | 21 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Samaleswari SC | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela |
| 66 | 24 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Rajasthan United FC | Shillong Lajong FC | Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur |
| 67 | 25 Jan 2027 | 4:00 PM | Dempo SC | Nagaland United SC | PJN Stadium, Goa |
| 68 | 25 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Mohammedan SC | Chanmari FC | Naihati, Kolkata |
| 69 | 27 Jan 2027 | 4:00 PM | Samaleswari SC | Real Kashmir FC | Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela |
| 70 | 27 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Gokulam Kerala FC | Sreenidi Deccan FC | EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode |
| 71 | 30 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Chanmari FC | Dempo SC | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl |
| 72 | 31 Jan 2027 | 4:00 PM | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Shillong Lajong FC | Deccan Arena, Hyderabad |
| 73 | 31 Jan 2027 | 6:30 PM | Gokulam Kerala FC | Nagaland United SC | EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode |
| 74 | 1 Feb 2027 | 4:00 PM | Real Kashmir FC | FC Bengaluru United | TRC Stadium, Srinagar |
| 75 | 1 Feb 2027 | 6:30 PM | Rajasthan United FC | Samaleswari SC | Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur |
| 76 | 5 Feb 2027 | 6:30 PM | Shillong Lajong FC | FC Bengaluru United | SSA Stadium, Shillong |
| 77 | 6 Feb 2027 | 4:00 PM | Rajasthan United FC | Dempo SC | Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur |
| 78 | 6 Feb 2027 | 6:30 PM | Nagaland United SC | Chanmari FC | Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur |
| 79 | 7 Feb 2027 | 4:00 PM | Real Kashmir FC | Gokulam Kerala FC | TRC Stadium, Srinagar |
| 80 | 7 Feb 2027 | 6:30 PM | Samaleswari SC | Mohammedan SC | Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela |
| 81 | 12 Feb 2027 | 6:30 PM | Mohammedan SC | Real Kashmir FC | Naihati, Kolkata |
| 82 | 13 Feb 2027 | 4:00 PM | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Nagaland United SC | Deccan Arena, Hyderabad |
| 83 | 13 Feb 2027 | 6:30 PM | Shillong Lajong FC | Samaleswari SC | SSA Stadium, Shillong |
| 84 | 14 Feb 2027 | 4:00 PM | FC Bengaluru United | Rajasthan United FC | Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 85 | 14 Feb 2027 | 6:30 PM | Gokulam Kerala FC | Chanmari FC | EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode |
| 86 | 19 Feb 2027 | 6:30 PM | Mohammedan SC | Nagaland United SC | Naihati, Kolkata |
| 87 | 20 Feb 2027 | 4:00 PM | Dempo SC | Sreenidi Deccan FC | PJN Stadium, Goa |
| 88 | 20 Feb 2027 | 6:30 PM | Rajasthan United FC | Real Kashmir FC | Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur |
| 89 | 21 Feb 2027 | 4:00 PM | Chanmari FC | FC Bengaluru United | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl |
| 90 | 21 Feb 2027 | 6:30 PM | Shillong Lajong FC | Gokulam Kerala FC | SSA Stadium, Shillong |
| 91 | 26 Feb 2027 | 6:30 PM | Chanmari FC | Shillong Lajong FC | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl |
| 92 | 27 Feb 2027 | 4:00 PM | Dempo SC | Samaleswari SC | PJN Stadium, Goa |
| 93 | 27 Feb 2027 | 6:30 PM | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Real Kashmir FC | Deccan Arena, Hyderabad |
| 94 | 28 Feb 2027 | 4:00 PM | Mohammedan SC | FC Bengaluru United | Naihati, Kolkata |
| 95 | 28 Feb 2027 | 6:30 PM | Gokulam Kerala FC | Rajasthan United FC | EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode |
| 96 | 5 Mar 2027 | 6:30 PM | Gokulam Kerala FC | Dempo SC | EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode |
| 97 | 6 Mar 2027 | 4:00 PM | FC Bengaluru United | Nagaland United SC | Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 98 | 6 Mar 2027 | 6:30 PM | Mohammedan SC | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Naihati, Kolkata |
| 99 | 7 Mar 2027 | 4:00 PM | Samaleswari SC | Chanmari FC | Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela |
| 100 | 7 Mar 2027 | 6:30 PM | Real Kashmir FC | Shillong Lajong FC | TRC Stadium, Srinagar |
| 101 | 12 Mar 2027 | 6:30 PM | Chanmari FC | Rajasthan United FC | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl |
| 102 | 13 Mar 2027 | 4:00 PM | Sreenidi Deccan FC | FC Bengaluru United | Deccan Arena, Hyderabad |
| 103 | 13 Mar 2027 | 6:30 PM | Nagaland United SC | Samaleswari SC | Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur |
| 104 | 14 Mar 2027 | 4:00 PM | Gokulam Kerala FC | Mohammedan SC | EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode |
| 105 | 14 Mar 2027 | 6:30 PM | Shillong Lajong FC | Dempo SC | SSA Stadium, Shillong |
| 106 | 20 Mar 2027 | 6:30 PM | Samaleswari SC | Gokulam Kerala FC | Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela |
| 107 | 20 Mar 2027 | 6:30 PM | Sreenidi Deccan FC | Rajasthan United FC | Deccan Arena, Hyderabad |
| 108 | 20 Mar 2027 | 6:30 PM | Nagaland United SC | Real Kashmir FC | Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur |
| 109 | 20 Mar 2027 | 6:30 PM | Shillong Lajong FC | Mohammedan SC | SSA Stadium, Shillong |
| 110 | 20 Mar 2027 | 6:30 PM | FC Bengaluru United | Dempo SC | Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru |
Only the opening match date is confirmed at this stage. Subsequent matchdays, fixtures and venues will be added to this table as soon as the AIFF releases the official IFL 2026-27 schedule.
Competition Format
The Indian Football League 2026-27 season will feature 11 clubs, with the competition scheduled to begin on 16 October 2026. The participating teams are Aizawl FC, FC Bengaluru United, Chanmari FC, Delhi FC, Dempo SC, Gokulam Kerala FC, Rajasthan United FC, Real Kashmir FC, Shillong Lajong FC, Sreenidi Deccan FC, and Mohammedan Sporting Club.
The AIFF has confirmed the season calendar, while the complete fixture list, match format, points system, and other competition details will be announced before the season begins. This section will be updated once the official regulations and fixtures are released.
When Will the Full Schedule Be Released?
The AIFF has confirmed that the IFL 2026-27 season will start on 16 October 2026, but the detailed fixtures are still being finalised. Based on how previous seasons were announced, the full schedule, including match dates, venues and kickoff times, is expected closer to the opening round.
The AIFF typically publishes fixtures on its official website and through the IFL’s social media channels. This page will be updated as soon as the official schedule is confirmed, so check back here for the latest information.
What’s New for the 2026-27 Season?
Two key changes have been confirmed for the IFL 2026-27 season. Clubs can now field a maximum of three foreign players in their starting line-up, a move aimed at giving more game time to Indian footballers.
Alongside this, every IFL club must enrol in the AIFF Academy Accreditation Programme, with a minimum two-star accreditation required before the 2027-28 season and a three-star accreditation targeted by 2030.
Both changes reflect the AIFF’s continued focus on youth development and building a stronger pool of Indian talent for the league.
FAQs
The Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 season will begin on 16 October 2026, as officially confirmed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
The complete IFL 2026-27 fixture list has not been released yet. The AIFF has confirmed the season’s start date, while the full schedule, including match dates, kick-off times, and venues, is expected to be announced before the season begins.
The IFL 2026-27 is planned as a seven-month season featuring a home-and-away league format. However, the AIFF has not yet confirmed the official end date.
A total of 11 teams will compete in the Indian Football League 2026-27 season: Aizawl FC, FC Bengaluru United, Chanmari FC, Delhi FC, Dempo SC, Gokulam Kerala FC, Rajasthan United FC, Real Kashmir FC, Shillong Lajong FC, Sreenidi Deccan FC, and Mohammedan Sporting Club.
The official IFL 2026-27 fixtures will be published on the Indian Football League website and the AIFF website once they are officially announced.
No. Only the 16 October 2026 season start date has been officially confirmed. The complete list of fixtures, including match dates, venues, and kick-off times, is yet to be released.
For the 2026-27 season, clubs are allowed to field a maximum of three foreign players in their starting lineup. The rule has been introduced to provide more playing opportunities for Indian footballers.
Yes. Any changes to fixtures, kick-off times, venues, or match dates will be reflected on the official Indian Football League and AIFF websites after the schedule is released.
Live scores, fixtures, results, standings, and other match updates will be available on the official Indian Football League website and the AIFF website throughout the season.
The AIFF has not yet announced the official end date for the IFL 2026-27 season. The league is expected to run for approximately seven months, with the final schedule confirming the closing date once it is released.