Indian Super League 2026-27 Fixtures – ISL Latest Season Schedule, Playing Teams, Match Dates and Timings

The Indian Super League 2026-27 season will begin on Saturday, October 10, 2026, bringing 13 clubs together for the latest edition of the competition. Phase 1 of the new ISL season features 78 matches, scheduled from October 10, 2026 to January 17, 2027.

The opening day features a double-header. Bengaluru FC will face Sporting Club Delhi at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium at 5:00 PM IST, followed by FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC at the Fatorda Stadium at 7:30 PM IST.

A major feature of the ISL 2026-27 fixtures is the emphasis on weekend football. Of the 78 matches scheduled during Phase 1, 53 matches — around 68% — will be played on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. The primary kick-off slots are 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM IST.

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ISL 2026-27 Teams

The 13 clubs participating in the Indian Super League 2026-27 season are Bengaluru FC, Chennaiyin FC, Churchill Brothers, East Bengal FC, FC Goa, Inter Kashi, Kerala Blasters FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Mumbai City FC, NorthEast United FC, Odisha FC, Punjab FC and Sporting Club Delhi.

The season also introduces new fixtures and destinations, including the first ISL Goa Derby and a league fixture in Imphal.

Indian Super League 2026-27 Schedule

The following Phase 1 schedule is based on the official ISL fixture sheet supplied for the 2026-27 season. ISL Fixtures 2026-27 Phase 1

First-Ever ISL Goa Derby

One of the major additions to the new season is the first-ever ISL Goa Derby. Churchill Brothers will face FC Goa on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST at the Fatorda Stadium.

The fixture introduces a new local rivalry to the Indian Super League following Churchill Brothers’ inclusion in the competition.

ISL Comes to Imphal

The league will also expand its footprint to Manipur during the 2026-27 season.

NorthEast United FC will face Sporting Club Delhi at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal on November 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.

This fixture adds another destination to the ISL calendar for the new season.

East Bengal Begin Title Defence

Defending champions East Bengal FC will begin their campaign against Churchill Brothers on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

The match will be played at the Fatorda Stadium with a 5:00 PM IST kick-off. East Bengal FC will sit out the opening game week because of their AFC commitments.

Kolkata Derby on November 29

One of the biggest fixtures on the Indian Super League 2026-27 schedule is set for Sunday, November 29, 2026.

East Bengal FC will host Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) at 7:30 PM IST.

FIFA International Break

The Indian Super League will pause for the FIFA international window from November 7 to November 20, 2026, with no league matches scheduled during the break.

The window allows eligible players to join their respective national teams for international duty before the ISL season resumes.

ISL 2026-27 Phase 1 and Playoffs

Phase 1 consists of 78 matches from October 10, 2026 to January 17, 2027.

At the completion of Phase 1, the top six teams will advance to the playoffs. Phase 2 and playoff fixtures will be announced later.

The home venue for Inter Kashi is yet to be confirmed, with its venue listed as TBC in the Phase 1 fixture schedule. ISL Fixtures 2026-27 Phase 1