The All India Football Federation (AIFF) convened a crucial meeting with Indian Super League (ISL) clubs in New Delhi on Thursday (August 7) to chart the roadmap for the upcoming 2025–2026 season. Chaired by AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, the meeting included 13 club CEOs, representatives from Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), and other top AIFF officials.&nbsp;The federation reassured stakeholders that the Indian Super League would continue to be hosted in India and proposed that the Super Cup be held before the league kicks off. The move is aimed at aligning the domestic calendar to conclude by May 31, 2026, in compliance with AFC eligibility guidelines.&nbsp;"Football is a matter of national interest. Individuals may change, but the game must go on," said the AIFF president. “Given the pre-season requirements and the tight calendar, the Super Cup is expected to take place before the ISL to provide clubs with six to eight weeks of pre-season.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Chaubey assured that all football activities and tournaments will proceed as committed. He said, “We have 22 national tournaments (including ISL), with over 1,800 matches played last year. Football in India will continue uninterrupted, like, Madhya Pradesh, the U17 women’s and the U23 men’s national teams which are camping in Bengaluru, and the U20 women’s national team, which is currently playing the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers in Myanmar, and the AIFF Futsal Club Championship, which began on August 3, in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand." A follow-up meeting is expected in the coming week to finalise the Super Cup’s schedule and logistics.Chaubey also reaffirmed AIFF’s commitment to uninterrupted football activities, noting the federation conducted 22 national tournaments and over 1,800 matches last year. Ongoing activities such as national team camps and the AIFF Futsal Club Championship in Rudrapur underscore the busy calendar.

Uncertainty lingers over ISLs future as AIFF proposes Super Cup from September

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) convened a crucial meeting with Indian Super League (ISL) clubs in New Delhi on Thursday (August 7) to chart the roadmap for the upcoming 2025–2026 season. Chaired by AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, the meeting included 13 club CEOs, representatives from Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), and other top AIFF officials. The federation reassured stakeholders that the Indian Super League would continue to be hosted in India and proposed that the Super Cup be held before the league kicks off. The move is aimed at aligning the domestic calendar to conclude by May 31, 2026, in compliance with AFC eligibility guidelines. "Football is a matter of national interest. Individuals may change, but the game must go on," said the AIFF president. “Given the pre-season requirements and the tight calendar, the Super Cup is expected to take place before the ISL to provide clubs with six to eight weeks of pre-season.” Meanwhile, Chaubey assured that all football activities and tournaments will proceed as committed. He said, “We have 22 national tournaments (including ISL), with over 1,800 matches played last year. Football in India will continue uninterrupted, like, Madhya Pradesh, the U17 women’s and the U23 men’s national teams which are camping in Bengaluru, and the U20 women’s national team, which is currently playing the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers in Myanmar, and the AIFF Futsal Club Championship, which began on August 3, in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand." A follow-up meeting is expected in the coming week to finalise the Super Cup’s schedule and logistics. Chaubey also reaffirmed AIFF’s commitment to uninterrupted football activities, noting the federation conducted 22 national tournaments and over 1,800 matches last year. Ongoing activities such as national team camps and the AIFF Futsal Club Championship in Rudrapur underscore the busy calendar.

A follow-up meeting is expected in the next 7–10 days to finalise the Super Cup kick-off date and related logistics

Uncertainty lingers over ISL's future as AIFF proposes Super Cup from September

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will hold crucial talks with the CEOs of eight Indian Super League (ISL) clubs in New Delhi on Thursday (August 4) to address growing concerns over the league’s future. The meeting comes in the wake of Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) announcing on July 11 that the 2025–26 ISL season has been placed “on hold” due to unresolved contractual disputes.&nbsp;"AIFF officials will meet with CEOs from eight Indian Super League clubs, on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in New Delhi, to discuss issues regarding #IndianFootball," the Indian Football Team posted on X.&nbsp;Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), the league’s organiser and commercial partner, attributed its decision to stalled negotiations and a lack of consensus on key contractual terms. In response, the AIFF pledged to take “all necessary steps” to keep the ISL running, hinting at a possible difference in vision between the two entities. At the centre of the standoff is the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between AIFF and FSDL, which governs the league’s operational, structural and commercial framework.&nbsp;&nbsp;The agreement is set to expire on December 8, 2025, and without a renewal or revised terms, the ISL’s long-term future remains uncertain. Traditionally, preparations for the ISL season — which runs from September to April — begin months in advance. Clubs, broadcasters and sponsors now face uncertainty over timelines, budgets and commercial arrangements, creating unease across the football ecosystem.&nbsp;Since its inception in 2014, FSDL has played a pivotal role in driving the league’s growth, but the AIFF’s recent statements indicate it is considering multiple options to safeguard the competition’s continuity — potentially even in a revamped format. Thursday’s meeting is expected to be a high-stakes dialogue covering club concerns, the ISL’s future trajectory and the role each stakeholder will play in keeping the league alive and evolving.

AIFF to meet ISL club CEOs on August 7 amid uncertainty over leagues future

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will hold crucial talks with the CEOs of eight Indian Super League (ISL) clubs in New Delhi on Thursday (August 4) to address growing concerns over the league’s future. The meeting comes in the wake of Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) announcing on July 11 that the 2025–26 ISL season has been placed “on hold” due to unresolved contractual disputes. "AIFF officials will meet with CEOs from eight Indian Super League clubs, on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in New Delhi, to discuss issues regarding #IndianFootball," the Indian Football Team posted on X. Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), the league’s organiser and commercial partner, attributed its decision to stalled negotiations and a lack of consensus on key contractual terms. In response, the AIFF pledged to take “all necessary steps” to keep the ISL running, hinting at a possible difference in vision between the two entities. At the centre of the standoff is the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between AIFF and FSDL, which governs the league’s operational, structural and commercial framework. The agreement is set to expire on December 8, 2025, and without a renewal or revised terms, the ISL’s long-term future remains uncertain. Traditionally, preparations for the ISL season — which runs from September to April — begin months in advance. Clubs, broadcasters and sponsors now face uncertainty over timelines, budgets and commercial arrangements, creating unease across the football ecosystem. Since its inception in 2014, FSDL has played a pivotal role in driving the league’s growth, but the AIFF’s recent statements indicate it is considering multiple options to safeguard the competition’s continuity — potentially even in a revamped format. Thursday’s meeting is expected to be a high-stakes dialogue covering club concerns, the ISL’s future trajectory and the role each stakeholder will play in keeping the league alive and evolving.

The meeting on Thursday is expected to be a high-stakes discussion involving club concerns, the future of the ISL and the role each stakeholder will play if the league is to sustain and evolve

AIFF to meet ISL club CEOs on August 7 amid uncertainty over league's future

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Uncertainty lingers over ISL's future as AIFF proposes Super Cup from September

AIFF to meet ISL club CEOs on August 7 amid uncertainty over league's future