Mohun Bagan Super Giant will begin their Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 campaign against NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Monday, October 12.
The match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST, with the Mariners aiming to start their title challenge with a victory against the Highlanders.
The fixture marks the beginning of a new ISL chapter for Mohun Bagan under head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis.
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The Kolkata giants arrive with confidence after defeating East Bengal 1-0 in the IFA Shield final, while NorthEast United will look to make the most of their home advantage and begin the league campaign on a positive note.
Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United: Match Details
Match: NorthEast United FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Competition: Indian Super League 2026-27
Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Kick-off: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati
Where To Watch Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United Live In India?
Football fans in India will have multiple options to watch the ISL 2026-27 clash live.
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network, including Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD.
Live Streaming: The match will be streamed live and free on YouTube. Fans can also watch it through the SonyLIV app and website with a subscription.
The new broadcast arrangement makes all ISL matches available on YouTube, while Sony Sports Network handles television coverage and SonyLIV provides paid digital streaming.
Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United: Team News
NorthEast United, coached by Juan Pedro Benali, will look to build on their attacking strengths and use the home crowd to unsettle the visitors. Alaeddine Ajaraie remains a key player to watch after impressing during the recent Durand Cup and IFA Shield campaigns.
Mohun Bagan, meanwhile, have assembled a strong squad for the new season. However, Jamie Maclaren remains a doubt with a hamstring injury sustained during the IFA Shield, while Lalengmawia Ralte's availability depends on a fitness assessment.
The Mariners have also enjoyed recent success against the Highlanders, remaining unbeaten in their last four meetings across competitions.
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Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United: Predicted Lineups
NorthEast United FC (4-3-3)
Gurmeet Singh; Dinesh Singh, Pramveer Ranbir, Eneko Satrustegui, Tondonba Singh; Antonio Moyano, Muthu Mayakkannan, Nikola Ninkovic; Jithin MS, Abdul Rabeeh, Alaeddine Ajaraie.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant (4-2-3-1)
Vishal Kaith; Mehtab Singh, Rahul Bheke, Alberto Rodriguez, Abhishek Singh; Apuia, Anirudh Thapa; Lallianzuala Chhangte, Samir Zeljkovic, Dejan Drazic; Lee Harry Erwin.