- All 163 matches of the season will be available live and free.
- The 2026-27 season will feature 13 teams.
- The ISL will enter Imphal for the first time.
The Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season is set to begin on October 10, 2026, with the league introducing a new digital viewing option for football fans.
All 163 matches of the season will be available live and free on YouTube as part of the league's new digital partnership.
The move is aimed at expanding the ISL's reach and making matches accessible to fans without a subscription barrier.
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ISL 2026-27 Live Streaming And Broadcast Details
Fans can watch every ISL 2026-27 match live for free on YouTube. The league will also be broadcast on Sony Sports Network, while the digital viewing experience will be available on SonyLIV.
The YouTube partnership will additionally feature match highlights, Shorts, interviews, behind-the-scenes content, analysis and fan-led discussions throughout the season.
ISL 2026-27 Schedule
The 2026-27 season will feature 13 teams, with the first phase comprising 78 matches.
The opening phase will run from October 10, 2026, to January 17, 2027.
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The league has adopted a weekend-focused schedule, with 53 of the 78 Phase 1 matches set to be played on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. For the complete fixtures you can check on the Indian Super League website.
ISL 2026-27 Teams
A total of 13 teams will compete in the new season, which will also feature several firsts in the competition's history.
One of the biggest attractions will be the first-ever ISL Goa Derby, with Churchill Brothers taking on FC Goa.
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The 2026-27 campaign will also see the league expand to a new destination with a match in Imphal.
ISL To Make Imphal Debut
The ISL will enter Imphal for the first time when NorthEast United FC face Sporting Club Delhi at the Khuman Lampak Stadium on November 24.
The fixture adds another important venue to the league's growing footprint and gives supporters in the region an opportunity to experience an ISL match at home.
What To Expect From ISL 2026-27
The new season combines a weekend-centric fixture schedule with an expanded digital content strategy. Fans will have access to live matches as well as additional content designed to keep them engaged beyond matchdays.
With the season scheduled to begin on October 10, the focus now shifts to the opening fixtures as the 13 teams prepare for the 2026-27 ISL season.