ISL 2025-26 — Season 12 Overview

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 is the 12th season of India's premier football league and the 30th season of top-tier Indian football. After months of crisis — the FSDL master rights agreement expired in December 2025 with no renewal — the season was saved by AIFF and the Supreme Court of India, eventually kicking off on 14 February 2026.

Season 12 is dramatically different from previous editions. With a shortened timeline, teams play just 13 matches each (single-leg round-robin) for a total of 91 matches. There are no playoffs or cup competition this season — the table toppers are crowned ISL Champions 2025-26. The season ends on 17 May 2026 with the historic Kolkata Derby (Mohun Bagan SG vs East Bengal), making it one of the most high-stakes final days in ISL history.

Another first: ISL introduces relegation for the first time. The bottom-placed team will be relegated to the Indian Football League (IFL, formerly I-League), fully connecting the Indian football pyramid. This adds huge pressure to bottom-half teams in every match. 14 teams compete, including two new sides — Inter Kashi FC (promoted from IFL) and Churchill Brothers from Goa.

📡 Where to Watch ISL 2025-26 FanCode is the exclusive digital streaming partner — all 91 matches live on the FanCode app and website. Sony Sports Network handles TV broadcast. Matches typically kick off at 5:00 PM IST and 7:30 PM IST in double-header format. Available in English, Hindi, Bengali and Malayalam commentary.
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ISL 2025-26 Points Table

Updated to matches played on 19 April 2026. Source: Indian Super League / ESPN India. Each team plays 13 matches — table toppers are crowned champions.

#ClubPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
🟢Mohun Bagan SGDef. Champ
9621196+13 20
WWDWW
2
🔵Mumbai City FC
9531107+3 18
LDWWW
3
🔴East Bengal FC
9432 15
WDWDL
4
🔵Bengaluru FC
9432 15
WWDLW
5
🟡Jamshedpur FC
9432 15
DWWDL
6
🟠FC Goa
9342 13
WDDDW
7
Punjab FC
9324 11
LWDLW
8
🟢Inter Kashi FC
9324 11
WLDWL
9
🔴SC Delhi
9225 8
WDLLL
10
🔵Chennaiyin FC
9225 8
LWDLL
11
🟣NorthEast United FC
9144 7
DLDDL
12
🟠Odisha FC
9144 7
DDLDD
13
🟡Kerala Blasters FCDanger
9126 5
WLLLL
14
Mohammedan SCRelegation
9027 2
LLDLL
Championship zone
Relegation danger zone
Updated: 19 April 2026 · Source: ESPN India / ISL Official
🏆 Title Race Analysis Mohun Bagan SG lead with 20 points from 9 matches — a +13 goal difference is dominant. Mumbai City trail by 2 points with a crucial home game against FC Goa (18 Apr) behind them. The final day showdown on 17 May — the Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal — could decide the title. With 4 matches remaining for most teams, every result is critical. Mohun Bagan need approximately 4 more points from their last 4 games to guarantee the championship.
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All 14 ISL 2025-26 Teams

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Mohun Bagan SG
Kolkata, West Bengal
20 pts · 1st
Defending Champions · Salt Lake Stadium
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Mumbai City FC
Mumbai, Maharashtra
18 pts · 2nd
2× ISL Cup Winners · Mumbai Football Arena
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East Bengal FC
Kolkata, West Bengal
15 pts · 3rd
Historic Kolkata club · Salt Lake Stadium
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Bengaluru FC
Bengaluru, Karnataka
15 pts · 4th
1× ISL Cup Winner · Sree Kanteerava
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Jamshedpur FC
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
15 pts · 5th
JRD Tata Complex · Steel City Derby
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FC Goa
Panaji, Goa
13 pts · 6th
2025 Super Cup Winners · Fatorda
Punjab FC
Chandigarh, Punjab
11 pts · 7th
Promoted from I-League 2023 · Chandigarh FC Stadium
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Inter Kashi FC
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
11 pts · 8th
ISL debut 2025-26 · Promoted from IFL
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SC Delhi (Sporting Club Delhi)
Delhi
8 pts · 9th
Rebranded from Odisha affiliate · JL Nehru
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Chennaiyin FC
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8 pts · 10th
2× ISL Cup Winners · Jawaharlal Nehru
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NorthEast United FC
Guwahati, Assam
7 pts · 11th
Sarusajai Stadium · Eight-state franchise
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Odisha FC
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
7 pts · 12th
2023 Super Cup Winners · Kalinga Stadium
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Kerala Blasters FC
Kochi, Kerala
5 pts · 13th
Largest fan base in ISL · Jawaharlal Nehru
Mohammedan SC
Kolkata, West Bengal
2 pts · 14th
Relegation zone ⚠️ · First ISL season 2024-25
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ISL Champions — All-Time History

The ISL has crowned champions since 2014 through a playoffs format (ISL Cup). From 2022-23, the League Shield winner became the "champion". From 2025-26 season, the table-topper is again the champion — no playoffs.

SeasonChampions (League)ISL Cup WinnerFormatNotable
2025-26 (S12)TBD (ends 17 May)N/A (no Cup)Single-leg 13 gamesFirst relegation · 14 teams · FanCode
2024-25 (S11)🟢 Mohun Bagan SG🟢 Mohun Bagan SGHome & Away + PlayoffsFirst team to win Double. Record 56 pts.
2023-24 (S10)🟢 Mohun Bagan SG🔵 Mumbai City FCHome & Away + PlayoffsMohun Bagan first League Shield. Record 48 pts.
2022-23🔵 Odisha FC (Shield)🟢 Mohun Bagan SGH&A + PlayoffsMohun Bagan first ISL Cup title
2021-22🔵 Hyderabad FC🔵 Hyderabad FCH&A + PlayoffsHyderabad's only title · Manolo Márquez coach
2020-21🔵 Mumbai City FC🔵 Mumbai City FCNeutral bubbleMumbai City's famous double · COVID bubble
2019-20🔵 Mumbay City FC (Shield)⚪ ATKH&A + PlayoffsATK 3rd title · First League Shield awarded
2018-19N/A (Cup only)🔵 Bengaluru FCCup onlyBengaluru FC only Cup title
2017-18N/A (Cup only)🟡 Chennayin FCCup onlyChennayin 2nd title
2016-17N/A (Cup only)🟡 Chennaiyin FCCup onlyChennaiyin 1st title · John Gregory coach
2016 (S3)N/A (Cup only)⚪ ATKCup only · Oct-DecATK 2nd title · Teddy Sheringham signed
2015 (S2)N/A (Cup only)🟡 Chennaiyin FCCup only · Oct-DecNicolas Anelka, Alessandro Del Piero played
2014 (S1)N/A (Cup only)⚪ ATKCup only · Oct-DecLeague founded · Roberto Carlos, Alessandro Del Piero, Luis Garcia
🏆 Most Successful Club Mohun Bagan SG (incorporating the ATK legacy) are the most decorated ISL club — ATK won 3 ISL Cups (2014, 2016, 2019-20), Mohun Bagan won 2 League Shields (2023-24, 2024-25) and the ISL Cup (2024-25) as Mohun Bagan SG. That's 5 major ISL trophies for the Kolkata club in total across the ATKMB/MBSG era. Mumbai City FC are the only other club to win 2 Cups and 1 Shield.
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ISL Betting Markets Explained

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Outright Champion
Which team tops the ISL 2025-26 table on 17 May? With just 4 matches remaining, Mohun Bagan SG are strong favourites. Mumbai City are the only realistic challengers. Best value bet is now or early in remaining fixtures.
Mohun Bagan SG ~1.30
Match Result (1X2)
The classic bet — Home Win, Draw, or Away Win on any ISL match. The single-leg format means every game is crucial — fewer scrappy end-of-season draws and more committed attack. Top-of-table Mohun Bagan are usually strong favourites.
Mohun Bagan SG (H) Win
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Asian Handicap
Handicap betting removes the draw outcome. If backing a strong favourite like Mohun Bagan (-1), they must win by 2+ goals. If backing a weaker team (+1), they can lose by 1 and your bet still wins. Great market for ISL title contenders.
Mohun Bagan -1 (~1.80)
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Over / Under Goals
Predict total goals in an ISL match. Average ISL match produces 2.5–2.7 goals. Mohun Bagan score lots — Over 2.5 for their games is popular. Defensive sides like NorthEast United often go Under 2.5. Classic accumulator market.
Mohun Bagan vs any O2.5
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Both Teams to Score
Will both teams score at least once? BTTS Yes is excellent for high-pressure end-of-season matches between top-6 teams chasing points. BTTS No suits matches involving bottom-half defensive teams fighting relegation.
East Bengal vs Bengaluru BTTS
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Top Goalscorer
Which player scores most goals in ISL 2025-26? Jamie Maclaren (Mohun Bagan) and Effiong Nsungusi have led the scoring charts. With the shortened season (max 13 games), the golden boot race is tight — even 8-10 goals could win it.
Maclaren, Nsungusi top scorers
Live / In-Play
Bet during ISL matches as odds shift in real time. With relegation on the line and title pressure in every game, early goals create massive odds swings. FanCode streaming + live betting on 1xBet/Parimatch for maximum engagement.
Available on 1xBet, 22Bet
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Relegation Betting
First-ever ISL relegation — which team finishes bottom? Mohammedan SC are odds-on to be relegated with just 2 points from 9 games. Kerala Blasters (5 pts) are also in serious danger. This adds a unique new betting dimension to ISL.
Mohammedan SC to be relegated
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Start with Match Result (1X2) or Over/Under for your first ISL bet. For outright bets on the ISL champion — place now before the title race is settled. Build an accumulator across multiple ISL games in the same matchday for bigger returns. Stake sensibly — never bet more than you can afford.

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ISL Betting FAQ

As of 19 April 2026, Mohun Bagan Super Giant lead the ISL 2025-26 standings with 20 points from 9 matches (6W 2D 1L), with a dominant +13 goal difference. Mumbai City FC are second on 18 points. East Bengal FC, Bengaluru FC and Jamshedpur FC all have 15 points and are in a tight battle for third. The season ends on 17 May 2026.
The ISL 2025-26 season uses a single-leg round-robin format — each of the 14 teams plays each other once for a total of 13 matches per team (91 total matches). There are no playoffs or ISL Cup this season. The table toppers at the end of the 91-match season (ending 17 May 2026) will be crowned ISL Champions 2025-26. This is also the first season with relegation — the bottom team drops to the Indian Football League (IFL).
ATK (now merged with Mohun Bagan as MBSG) has won 3 ISL Cup trophies (2014, 2016, 2019-20) — the most Cup titles. Mohun Bagan Super Giant won the League Shield in 2023-24 and 2024-25, plus the ISL Cup in 2024-25 (making them the only club to win the Double). In total across the ATK/MBSG legacy, the Kolkata franchise has 5 major ISL titles. Chennaiyin FC and Mumbai City FC each have 2 ISL Cups.
All 91 ISL 2025-26 matches are streamed live on FanCode app and website (exclusive digital rights). For TV viewers, Sony Sports Network broadcasts ISL games. Matches typically start at 5:00 PM IST (early game) and 7:30 PM IST (late game). Commentary available in English, Hindi, Bengali and Malayalam.
You can bet on the ISL from India via offshore licensed platforms: 1xBet, Parimatch, 22Bet and 4rabet all support UPI deposits and offer ISL betting markets. Get a verified ISL football betting ID from 365CBTF via WhatsApp in under 5 minutes. Markets include match result (1X2), Asian handicap, over/under goals, both teams to score, outright champion and live in-play betting. Deposits via PhonePe, GPay, Paytm — instant and secure.
The ISL 2025-26 season was significantly delayed due to the expiry of the Master Rights Agreement between Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in December 2025. With no renewal agreed and no commercial bidders for a new tender, the league's future was thrown into crisis. The Supreme Court of India intervened, urging both parties to resolve the dispute. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed on 6 January 2026 that ISL would begin on 14 February 2026 under AIFF management with FanCode as the new broadcast partner.
The 2025-26 ISL is the first season to implement promotion and relegation. The team finishing bottom of the 14-team table after all 91 matches will be relegated to the Indian Football League (IFL, formerly I-League) for 2026-27. As of April 2026, Mohammedan SC (2 points from 9 games) are in serious relegation danger, followed by Kerala Blasters (5 points). The IFL champions will be promoted to replace the relegated ISL team in 2026-27 — fully connecting the Indian football pyramid for the first time.
The Kolkata Derby is the historic rivalry between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC — the oldest and most passionate football derby in India, dating back over 100 years. In ISL 2025-26, the Kolkata Derby has been scheduled as the very LAST match of the season on 17 May 2026, making it potentially a title-deciding game. If Mohun Bagan need points to confirm the championship, the game carries enormous stakes — and both clubs' massive fan bases will make the Salt Lake Stadium atmosphere electric.
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