Indian Super League (ISL) live television channels and online streaming platforms have changed across different seasons. Earlier editions were broadcast through Star Sports, Asianet Plus, Sports18, Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema. For the ISL 2026–27 season, football fans can watch live matches on YouTube, SonyLIV and Sony Sports Network.
This guide covers the latest ISL Malayalam live streaming information while preserving the television broadcast history of previous Indian Super League seasons.
Update on ISL 2026–27 – Latest Live TV Channels and Streaming Platforms
The Indian Super League 2026–27 season began on 10 October 2026, featuring 13 participating clubs. The competition has introduced a new broadcasting arrangement, offering free live streaming alongside subscription-based digital coverage and television telecasts.
Every ISL 2026–27 match is available live and free on YouTube. SonyLIV provides live streaming of all 163 matches, while Sony Sports Network is the exclusive television broadcast partner in India, covering more than 80 fixtures.
ISL 2026–27 Broadcast Partners
| Channel / Platform | Coverage |
|---|---|
| YouTube | All ISL matches live and free |
| SonyLIV | Live streaming of all 163 matches |
| Sony Sports Network | Television broadcast of more than 80 matches |
| Season Start Date | 10 October 2026 |
| Participating Clubs | 13 |
| Phase 1 Matches | 78 |
| Phase 1 End Date | 17 January 2027 |
Where to Watch ISL Malayalam Live?
Football supporters searching for ISL Malayalam Live, ISL Live TV Channels Malayalam and Kerala Blasters Live Streaming can follow the 2026–27 season through YouTube and SonyLIV.
Sony Sports Network also televises selected fixtures. Viewers looking specifically for Malayalam commentary should check the available audio options for individual matches, as Malayalam commentary has not been confirmed for every platform.
Kerala Blasters FC supporters can follow their team’s matches through the same official streaming partners.
Star Sports Holding Telecast Rights of ISL Live – Previous Seasons
Star Sports was one of the principal broadcasting networks during the earlier Indian Super League seasons.
The eighth edition of the Indian Super League, held during 2021–22, began on 19 November 2021 with ATK Mohun Bagan facing Kerala Blasters FC at 7:30 PM.
The Star Sports network provided television coverage in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali and Malayalam.
The broadcasting lineup included Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 1 Bangla, Jalsha Movies and Asianet Plus.
These channels formed part of the earlier ISL broadcasting arrangements and should not be confused with the current 2026–27 television partners.
ISL Malayalam Live on Asianet Plus – Historical Broadcast Information
Asianet Plus played an important role in bringing Indian Super League matches to Malayalam-speaking audiences.
The earliest editions featured Malayalam television coverage through Asianet Movies before the broadcasts shifted to Asianet Plus.
Malayalam football commentator Shaiju Damodaran became closely associated with ISL coverage, which also featured pre-match discussions, post-match analysis and match commentary.
Asianet Plus continued to feature in later broadcasting arrangements, including the eleventh season beginning on 13 September 2024.
However, Asianet Plus is not listed among the official television broadcasters for ISL 2026–27.
Update on ISL Season 9 – 2022–23 Broadcast Channels
The ninth season of the Indian Super League continued with Star Sports television coverage.
Star Sports 1, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 1 Bangla, Star Sports 1 HD and Asianet Plus were among the channels carrying matches.
For online viewing, Disney+ Hotstar and Jio TV were listed as streaming options during the 2022–23 season.
These services are included here for historical reference.
ISL Season 10 – Sports18 and JioCinema
The broadcasting arrangements changed significantly for the tenth season of the Indian Super League.
Viacom18 acquired the broadcasting rights, with television coverage available through Sports18 1 SD, Sports18 1 HD and Sports18 Khel.
JioCinema became the digital streaming destination for the competition.
This marked a transition away from the Star Sports broadcasting arrangement followed during previous seasons.
ISL Season 11 – Malayalam Television Coverage
The eleventh edition of the Indian Super League began on 13 September 2024.
Asianet Plus was among the television options associated with Malayalam-language ISL coverage during that season.
These earlier broadcast arrangements remain relevant to readers researching the history of ISL Malayalam commentary and television coverage.
ISL Live Streaming – Previous and Current Platforms
Over the years, the Indian Super League has been available through several television networks and streaming services.
Disney+ Hotstar and Jio TV served audiences during earlier editions, while JioCinema became an important streaming platform following the change in broadcasting rights.
For the 2026–27 season, the current official options are YouTube, SonyLIV and Sony Sports Network.
Fans can watch every match free on YouTube, access the complete season through SonyLIV or follow selected television broadcasts through Sony Sports Network.
Editor’s Note – 18 October 2026: This article was originally published with Indian Super League broadcasting details from previous seasons. It has been updated with the official ISL 2026–27 television and streaming arrangements. Historical information about Asianet Plus, Star Sports, Sports18, Disney+ Hotstar, Jio TV and JioCinema has been retained for reference.
