⚽ ISL 2025-26 — Season 12 Overview

The Indian Super League 2025-26 (Season 12) is unlike any previous edition. After a period of uncertainty — the FSDL master rights agreement expired in December 2025 with no renewal — the Indian sports ministry intervened and the AIFF successfully reinstated the season. It kicked off on February 14, 2026 with a completely new broadcast structure.

The biggest broadcast change: FanCode has secured exclusive digital streaming rights for ISL 2025-26 following a successful bid with the AIFF. This is the first time FanCode has held exclusive ISL rights — replacing the previous arrangement with JioHotstar/JioCinema. FanCode then sublicensed the linear TV rights to Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), bringing ISL to Sony Sports 2 on TV.

🚨 Important — ISL is NOT on JioHotstar in 2025-26 Many fans search for ISL on JioHotstar from habit — ISL was on JioCinema/JioHotstar in previous seasons. This has changed for 2025-26. FanCode holds exclusive digital rights. JioHotstar does not carry ISL this season. You must use the FanCode app or website to stream ISL live in India.

📡 All Official Ways to Watch ISL 2025-26

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FanCode App & Website — India
Official Exclusive
FanCode is the ONLY official digital streaming platform for ISL 2025-26 in India. All 91 matches are available live. Three flexible pass options: Match Pass ₹9, Team Pass ₹149, Season Pass ₹299. Interactive stats, multi-language commentary, ad-free premium option. Works on Android, iPhone, tablet, laptop and Smart TV.
From ₹9/match
fancode.com or FanCode app · 91 matches
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Sony Sports 2 — TV India
Official TV
FanCode sublicensed linear TV broadcast rights to Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI). All 91 ISL matches air on Sony Sports 2 and Sony Sports 2 HD with English and Hindi commentary. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, Sun Direct and all major DTH/cable providers. Check if your plan already includes Sony Sports.
Via DTH/Cable Plan
Sony Sports 2 · Sony Sports 2 HD · All India
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FanCode YouTube — International
FREE Internationally
FanCode streams ISL 2025-26 free on their official YouTube channel for international viewers in countries outside India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. This is the only completely free live ISL streaming option globally. Search "FanCode" on YouTube and subscribe. Highlights and replays are also free on the official ISL YouTube channel.
₹0 — Free
For international viewers outside India only
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Begin Watch — Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain
Middle East Official
Begin Watch is the official broadcast partner for ISL 2025-26 in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Bahrain. Fans in these countries should use Begin Watch for official ISL live streaming. South Asian countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka) use FanCode.
Begin Watch App/Website
Official for Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain

💰 FanCode ISL 2025-26 Passes — Full Price Guide

FanCode offers three flexible pass options for ISL 2025-26 — one of the most affordable live football streaming deals in India:

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Match Pass
₹9
Per Single Match
Watch any one ISL match live. Best for casual viewers who want to catch specific games without commitment.
Cheapest entry point
Best Value ⭐
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Season Pass
₹299
All 91 Matches — Full Season
Watch every single ISL 2025-26 match live — all 91 games from Feb 14 to May 17. Ad-free option available for premium subscribers.
= ₹3.28 per match — incredible value
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Team Pass
₹149
All Matches of 1 Team
Watch all matches of your favourite ISL team (13 league matches per team). Ideal for loyal supporters of one club.
13 matches for ₹149 = ₹11.46/match
💡 Pro Tip — Best ISL Watching Deal Season Pass at ₹299 = ₹3.28 per match for all 91 ISL matches. For context, a single Bollywood movie ticket in India costs ₹200-₹500. The entire ISL 2025-26 season for ₹299 is one of the best sports streaming deals available in India. If you watch more than 33 matches, the Season Pass is cheaper than buying Match Passes individually.

📲 How to Watch ISL 2025-26 — Step by Step

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Check Your Sony Sports 2 on DTH First (Free if Already Subscribed)

Open your DTH app (Tata Play, Airtel Thanks, Dish TV app) → My Channels → search for Sony Sports 2. If it's already in your plan, you can watch ISL live on TV for free right now — no extra subscription needed. Sony Sports 2 is included in most standard cable TV sports packs.

✓ Already included in many DTH plans at no extra cost
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Download FanCode App for Online Streaming

Go to Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Search "FanCode" and download the official FanCode app. Register with your mobile number or Google account. Free to download — you only pay when you buy a match or season pass.

✓ Free to download · Available on Android, iOS, Web, Smart TV
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Buy Your ISL Pass on FanCode

Open FanCode → tap Football → select ISL 2025-26. Choose your pass: Match Pass ₹9 (single game), Team Pass ₹149 (your team's all matches), or Season Pass ₹299 (all 91 matches). Pay via UPI (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm), credit/debit card or net banking.

✓ UPI payment supported · Instant activation
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Watch ISL Live — All 91 Matches

Open FanCode → ISL 2025-26 → select the live or upcoming match. Matches are at 5:00 PM IST or 7:30 PM IST depending on the game. Choose your language commentary and enjoy interactive stats, multi-camera options and replays. FanCode supports HD streaming with 10 Mbps internet.

✓ 5:00 PM IST or 7:30 PM IST · Available on mobile, web, Smart TV
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International? Watch Free on FanCode YouTube

If you are outside India, Bangladesh, Nepal or Sri Lanka — go to YouTube and search "FanCode". Subscribe to the FanCode official YouTube channel. ISL 2025-26 matches are streamed free on FanCode's YouTube for international viewers. The ISL official YouTube channel also has free highlights and goals after every match.

✓ 100% free for international viewers on YouTube

📺 ISL 2025-26 TV Channels — India

Sony Pictures Networks India holds the linear TV broadcast rights for ISL 2025-26 (sublicensed from FanCode/AIFF). All 91 matches air on Sony Sports 2 in India with English and Hindi commentary.

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Sony Sports 2
Primary ISL broadcaster · English + Hindi
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Sony Sports 2 HD
HD quality · Same matches
📡 Which DTH Providers Carry Sony Sports Sony Sports 2 is available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, Sun Direct, Hathway and all major cable TV operators across India. If your cable plan includes a "Sony Pack" or "Sports Pack" — ISL is likely already available at no extra cost. Call your cable provider to add Sony Sports if not included.

🌍 ISL 2025-26 Global Broadcast Table

Region / CountryTV ChannelOnline / AppCost
🇮🇳 IndiaSony Sports 2, Sony Sports 2 HDFanCode App & WebsiteFanCode ₹9–₹299 · TV via DTH plan
🇧🇩 Bangladesh—FanCode AppFanCode subscription
🇳🇵 Nepal—FanCode AppFanCode subscription
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka—FanCode AppFanCode subscription
🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaBegin WatchBegin Watch AppBegin Watch subscription
🇦🇪 UAEBegin WatchBegin Watch AppBegin Watch subscription
🇶🇦 QatarBegin WatchBegin Watch AppBegin Watch subscription
🇧🇭 BahrainBegin WatchBegin Watch AppBegin Watch subscription
🌐 Rest of World—FanCode YouTube ChannelFREE on YouTube
📺 ISL YouTube (Global)—ISL Official YouTubeFREE (highlights & goals)

🏆 ISL 2025-26 — All 14 Teams & Format

Season 12 is historic — first relegation in ISL history (bottom team drops to IFL), 14 teams in a single-leg round-robin format, no playoffs, no home-and-away legs. The table-topper after 91 matches on May 17 is crowned champion. Mohun Bagan SG are defending champions and current table leaders.

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Mohun Bagan SG
Kolkata
Def. Champs
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Mumbai City FC
Mumbai
🔴
East Bengal FC
Kolkata
💙
Bengaluru FC
Bengaluru
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Jamshedpur FC
Jamshedpur
🟠
FC Goa
Goa
⚪
Punjab FC
Chandigarh
🟢
Inter Kashi FC
Varanasi
Promoted
🔴
SC Delhi
Delhi
💛
Chennaiyin FC
Chennai
🟣
NorthEast Utd
Guwahati
🟠
Odisha FC
Bhubaneswar
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Kerala Blasters
Kochi
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Mohammedan SC
Kolkata
Relegation Zone

📲 Watch ISL 2025-26 on Any Device

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Mobile (Android/iPhone)
Download FanCode from Play Store/App Store. Buy your ISL pass (from ₹9). Go to Football → ISL 2025-26 → watch live. Multi-language commentary available.
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Laptop / PC
Visit fancode.com in any browser. Login and purchase your ISL pass. Works on Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari. 10 Mbps+ internet recommended for HD.
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Smart TV
Download FanCode from your Smart TV app store (Android TV, Google TV, Samsung, LG). Login and stream ISL live. Or cast from FanCode phone app using Chromecast.
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Regular TV (Free via Sony Sports)
Tune to Sony Sports 2 on your cable or DTH connection if your plan includes Sony. No internet, no app needed — just standard TV. Free if already subscribed.

❓ Where to Watch ISL Free — Complete FAQ

On TV: Sony Sports 2 if your DTH/cable plan includes Sony Sports — this is free within your existing subscription. Online in India: FanCode is the only official streaming platform (minimum ₹9 for a match pass — not free but very cheap). Completely free option: If you are outside India, the FanCode YouTube channel streams ISL matches live for free. Highlights and goals are free for everyone on the official ISL YouTube channel.
Yes — FanCode holds exclusive digital streaming rights for ISL 2025-26. Three pass options: Match Pass ₹9 (single match), Team Pass ₹149 (all matches of one team for the season), Season Pass ₹299 (all 91 ISL matches for the entire season). The Season Pass at ₹299 works out to approximately ₹3.28 per match — one of the most affordable live football streaming deals in India.
No — ISL 2025-26 is NOT available on JioHotstar. FanCode holds the exclusive digital streaming rights for this season after winning the AIFF bid. Previous seasons of ISL were on JioCinema/JioHotstar, which is why many fans search there out of habit. For ISL 2025-26, you must use the FanCode app or website. Sony Sports 2 handles TV broadcast rights in India (sublicensed from FanCode).
ISL 2025-26 is broadcast on Sony Sports 2 and Sony Sports 2 HD in India. FanCode sublicensed the linear TV rights to Sony Pictures Networks India. All 91 matches are shown with English and Hindi commentary. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, Sun Direct and all major cable/DTH providers. Check your DTH app to confirm if your plan already includes Sony Sports 2.
Yes, but with conditions. The FanCode YouTube channel streams ISL 2025-26 matches free for viewers outside India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. If you are in India, the live matches on YouTube require a FanCode subscription. However, the official ISL YouTube channel provides free highlights, goals, post-match content and full match replays after games end. Search "ISL" on YouTube for free content.
ISL 2025-26 matches start at two times: Early matches at 5:00 PM IST and evening matches at 7:30 PM IST. FanCode begins pre-match coverage 15-30 minutes before kickoff. Sony Sports 2 also starts its broadcast 30 minutes before match time. Double-header days have both 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM kickoffs. Check fancode.com or the official ISL app for the exact schedule of remaining matches.
Download the FanCode app from your Smart TV's app store: Google Play Store (Android TV/Google TV), Samsung Galaxy Store (Tizen), LG Content Store (webOS). Login with your FanCode account and activate your ISL pass. Alternatively, use Chromecast to cast from your phone or laptop to any TV screen. Sony Sports 2 on cable/DTH also works on any TV — no internet needed for that option.
ISL Season 12 uses a unique single-leg round-robin "sprint" format. 14 teams each play 13 matches (91 total). There are no home-and-away legs, no playoffs and no ISL Cup this season. The table-topper at the end of all 91 matches on May 17, 2026 is crowned ISL champion. Historic first: the team finishing bottom is relegated to the Indian Football League (IFL, formerly I-League). Mohun Bagan SG are the defending champions.
ISL 2025-26 features 14 teams: Mohun Bagan Super Giant (defending champions), Mumbai City FC, East Bengal FC, Bengaluru FC, Jamshedpur FC, FC Goa, Punjab FC, Inter Kashi FC (newly promoted from I-League), Sporting Club Delhi (formerly Odisha affiliate), Chennaiyin FC, NorthEast United FC, Odisha FC, Kerala Blasters FC and Mohammedan SC. Inter Kashi FC and Mohammedan SC are playing their second and first full ISL seasons respectively.
Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka: FanCode app (official partner). Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain: Begin Watch (official broadcast partner). Rest of the world including UK, USA, Australia, Europe: FanCode YouTube channel streams ISL matches free. There is no dedicated ISL TV broadcast for Western countries this season. Always use official platforms for the best quality and to support Indian football.
FanCode's ISL 2025-26 streaming features: multi-language commentary (Hindi, English, Bengali, Malayalam and more), interactive live statistics, ad-free option for premium subscribers, multi-camera angles, match replays and highlights, and easy switching between matches during double-headers. The FanCode app supports HD and supports casting to Smart TVs. The ₹9 match pass is one of the most affordable single-match sports streaming prices in the world.
Yes — you can bet on ISL 2025-26 from India using licensed international platforms like 1xBet, Parimatch and 22Bet, all of which support UPI deposits and offer comprehensive ISL betting markets. Get a verified ISL football betting ID from 365CBTF via WhatsApp in under 5 minutes. Markets include match winner, Asian handicap, over/under goals, first goalscorer, ISL champion outright and live in-play betting. 18+ only, bet responsibly.
The previous ISL broadcast arrangement with FSDL (Football Sports Development Limited) expired in December 2025 and was not renewed. The Indian sports ministry intervened and the AIFF took over direct management of the ISL season. The AIFF then ran a fresh media rights bid process — which FanCode won, securing exclusive digital rights. FanCode then sublicensed TV rights to Sony Sports. This is a completely new arrangement starting from ISL Season 12 (2025-26).
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