Template:Infobox football country season The 2025–26 season will be the 138th competitive association football season in India. The domestic season will begins in June 2025.[1]
- Legend
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Men's national football team
Senior team
Template:Main The following is a list of match results in the 2025–26 season, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled in the season.
2025
- CAFA Nations Cup
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- AFC Asian Cup qualifiers
- Group C
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- Friendly matches
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2026
- AFC Asian Cup qualifiers
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- Friendly matches
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Under-23
2025
- Friendly matches
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- AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
- Group H
2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
- Matches
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2026
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Under-20
- SAFF U-20 Championship
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Under-17
2025
- SAFF U-17 Championship
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- Friendly
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- AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
- Group D
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2026
- Friendly
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- AFC U-17 Asian Cup
- Group stage
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Women's national football team
Senior team
The following is a list of match results in the 2025–26 season, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled in the season.
2025
- Group H
2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification
- Matches
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- Friendly matches
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2026
- AFC Women's Asian Cup
- Group C
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- FIFA Series
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- SAFF Championship
- Group B
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Under-20
2025
- Friendly matches
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- AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification
- Group D
2026 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification
- Matches
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2026
- SAFF U-19 Women's Championship
Template:Main India fielded their U-17 national team as a preparatory tournament for the 2026 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup.
- Check for Under-17 results below
- Friendly matches
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- AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup
- Group C
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Under-17
2025
- SAFF U-17 Women's Championship
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- AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualification
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2026
- SAFF U-19 Women's Championship
Template:Main India fielded their U17 national team, though the tournament is for U20 age group, as a preparatory tournament for the 2026 U-17 Women's Asian Cup.[2]
- Standing
2026 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship
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- Friendly matches
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- AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup
- Group stage
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Men's national futsal team
2025
- Friendlies
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- 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers
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2026
- 2026 SAFF Futsal Championship
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Women's national futsal team
The following is a list of match results in the 2025–26 season, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled in the season.
2026
- 2026 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship
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AFC club competitions (men's)
AFC Champions League Two
Qualifying play-offs
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Group stage
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AFC club competitions (women's)
AFC Women's Champions League
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Preliminary Group E
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Main Group B
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SAFF Club Women's Championship
Group stage
2025 SAFF Women's Club Championship
Matches
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Men's club football
Indian Super League
Template:Main The Indian Super League started on 14 February and ended on 0 May/June 2026.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] Template:2025–26 Indian Super League points table
Indian Football League
Template:Main The Indian Football League started on 27 February and ended on 0 May 2026.[13][14] [15][16]
- First stage
This phase starts from 27 February and ends on 19 April 2026. 2025–26 Indian Football League
- Promotion Round
This phase starts from 24 April and ends on 0 May 2026. 2025–26 Indian Football League
- Relegation Round
This phase starts from 29 April and ends on 0 May 2026. 2025–26 Indian Football League
I-League 2
Template:Main The Indian Football League 2 started on 27 March and ended on 15 May 2026.[17][18][19][20][21] 2026 Indian Football League 2
I-League 3
Template:Main The I-League 3 started on 27 April and ended on 0 TBD 2026.[22][23]
- Group stage
This phase starts from 27 April and ends on 7 May 2026.
| 2025–26 I-League 3 | 2025–26 I-League 3 |
| 2025–26 I-League 3 | 2025–26 I-League 3 |
Final round 2025–26 I-League 3
State football leagues
Cup competitions (men's)
Durand Cup
The Durand Cup started on 23 July and ended on 23 August 2025.[24][25] NorthEast United won the title for the second year in a row.[26]
- Group stage
This phase starts from 23 July and ends on 12 August 2025.
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- Ranking of second-placed teams
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- Bracket
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- Final
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IFA Shield
Template:Main The Durand Cup started on 8 October and ended on 18 October 2025.[27][28][29][30][31] Mohun Bagan won the title for the 21st time.[32]
- Group stage
This phase started from 18 October and ended on 15 October 2025.
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- Final
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Super Cup
Template:Main The Super Cup started on 25 October and ended on 7 December 2025.[33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41] FC Goa won the title for the 3rd time.[42][43][44]
- Group stage
This phase started from 25 October and ended on 6 November 2025.
| Template:2025–26 AIFF Super Cup group tables | Template:2025–26 AIFF Super Cup group tables |
| Template:2025–26 AIFF Super Cup group tables | Template:2025–26 AIFF Super Cup group tables |
- Knockout stage
This phase starts from 4 December and the competition concluded with the final match on 7 December 2025. {{#lst:2025–26 AIFF Super Cup|Bracket}}
- Final
Template:Main {{#lst:2025–26 AIFF Super Cup final|Final}}
Men's club futsal
Futsal Club Championship
Women's club football
Indian Women's League
Template:Main 2025–26 Indian Women's League
Indian Women's League 2
- Final round
2025–26 Indian Women's League 2
Youth football
Elite League
Development League
Nationals
Santosh Trophy
The Santosh Trophy started on 15 December 2025 and ended on 8 February 2026.[45][46][47]
- First round
Template:Further information This phase starts from 15 December 2025 and ends on 26 December 2025.
- Final round
This phase starts from 21 January 2025 and ends on 1 February 2026. Template:Further information
| 2025–26 Santosh Trophy | 2025–26 Santosh Trophy |
- Bracket
Template:Further information Template:Round8
This phase starts from 3 February and the competition concluded with the final match on 8 February 2025.
- Final
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Rajmata Jijabai Trophy
The Rajmata Jijabai Trophy started on 4 September 2025 and ended on 15 October 2025.[48][49][50]
- First round
Template:Further information This phase starts from 4 September 2025 and ends on 16 September 2025.
- Final round
This phase starts from 1 October 2025 and ends on 10 October 2025. Template:Further information
| 2025–26 Rajmata Jijabai Trophy | 2025–26 Rajmata Jijabai Trophy |
- Bracket
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- Final
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See also
Notes
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- ↑ AIFF confirm 2025-26 season dates, registration periods for Indian clubs. www.khelnow.com. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
- ↑ 23-member Indian squad leave for Pokhara to play SAFF U19 Women’s C’ship. All India Football Federation(29 January 2026). Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ↑ BREAKING: ISL 2025-26 season formally on hold; FSDL informs clubs & AIFF. Khel Now(11 July 2025). Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ↑ With ISL on hold, AIFF enters new depths of incompetence. ESPN(12 July 2025). Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ ISL likely to begin in October; MRA negotiations hinge on AIFF elections. newsn9ne(26 August 2025). Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ Supreme Court paves way for ISL 2025/26 to start in December, no mention of fresh AIFF election. The Indian Express(2025-09-02). Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ↑ ISL fails to attract single bid; AIFF to ‘deliberate on future course of action’. Sportstar(2025-11-07). Retrieved 2025-11-08.
- ↑ Impasse over, ISL to begin on 14 February with the participation of all 14 clubs. Deccan Herald(2025-11-07). Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ↑ All clubs confirm participation for ISL 2025-26. Khel Now(2026-01-12). Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ↑ AFC grants one-season exemption to India; ISL champions set to participate in ACL 2 qualifiers. Khel Now(2026-01-15). Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ↑ FanCode awarded ISL broadcast rights; KPS Studios bag production rights(2 February 2026).
- ↑ ISL 2025-26: Sony Sports to show Indian Super League on TV after FanCode sublicenses broadcasting rights(14 February 2026).
- ↑ Indian football crisis deepens as I-League finds no takers. The Times of India(15 December 2025). Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ↑ No kickoff in sight as Indian football battles an uncertain future: 'It is not about ISL. There is no I-League'. Firstpost(17 December 2025). Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ↑ Indian Football League to begin on February 27. All India Football Federation(15 February 2026). Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ↑ Rajasthan United scout new home as AIFF mandates IFL matches under lights. News9live(8 April 2026).
- ↑ I-League 2 2025-26 to begin on March 27, schedule officially announced(17 March 2026). Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ https://indianfootballleague.in/i-league-2-2025-26-to-begin-on-march-27/
- ↑ https://www.the-aiff.com/calendar?event=6&month=0&year=2026
- ↑ Diamond Harbour win I-League 2 title, Chanmari FC promoted to I-League 2025–26. All India Football Federation(19 April 2025). Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ↑ I-League 2 2025-26 to begin on March 27, schedule officially announced(17 March 2026). Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ I-League 3. www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ I-League 3 2025-26 to begin on April 27. www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
- ↑ Football: 2025 Durand Cup to be held in July-August. The Bridge(2025-05-17). Retrieved 2025-05-17.
- ↑ Assam: Durand Cup 2025 to return to Kokrajhar; BTR gears up for another grand football celebration. India Today NE(2025-05-17). Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ↑ NEUFC 6-1 DHFC HIGHLIGHTS: NorthEast United thrashes Diamond Harbour to retain Durand Cup title. Sportstar(23 August 2025).
- ↑ ঘোষিত হল আইএফএ শিল্ডের সূচি, কবে কবে খেলা রয়েছে ইস্টবেঙ্গল ও মোহনবাগানের, ফাইনাল কবে?. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 We are proud to announce our official confirmation to participate in the prestigious 𝑰𝑭𝑨 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅, taking place from 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 12 𝒕𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 25, 2025., Paro FC. Facebook.
- ↑ Kanchenjunga Stadium uncertain for the IFA Shield; Bhutan's Paro FC confirms participation. Parallel Sports Solutions Pvt. Ltd.. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ↑ আইএফএ শিল্ডে অংশ নিচ্ছে ভুটান লিগ চ্যাম্পিয়ন, অনিশ্চিত বাংলাদেশী ক্লাব. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ↑ আইএফএ শিল্ডে খেলবে কেরলের দলও, কটা বিদেশি খেলাতে পারবে টিমগুলো?. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ↑ Mohun Bagan Super Giant have confirmed participation in the upcoming edition of the IFA Shield. Twitter. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ↑ Goa to host Super Cup, AFC spot on offer for winner. The Times of India(2025-09-13). Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ↑ Goa to host Super Cup, 12 ISL teams confirm participation with schedule decided. Khel Now. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ↑ AIFF Shortlists Goa as Centralised Venue for Super Cup, Giri, Rahul. Revsportz | Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles(2025-09-12). Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ↑ FC Goa ride Borja's brace to win second Kalinga Super Cup title. www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ↑ Super Cup 2025 final HIGHLIGHTS: FC Goa beats East Bengal FC in final to lift title and qualify for AFC Champions League 2 prelims. Sportstar(3 May 2025). Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ↑ Super Cup 2025 final, Goa gives Marquez a perfect parting gift. The Hindu(3 May 2025). Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ↑ Kalinga Super Cup Final: FCG 3-0 JFC; Gaurs Cruise To Title, Seal Asian Spot. Outlook India(3 May 2025). Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ↑ AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 to begin on October 25. AIFF(25 September 2025).
- ↑ AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 draw: Teams find out group-stage opponents. Indian Super League(25 September 2025).
- ↑ AIFF Super Cup 2025-26: FC Goa three-time champions. AIFF(7 December 2025).
- ↑ Red and Gold Brigade Lose Title On Penalties as Goa Win AIFF Super Cup. Sports Dunia(7 December 2025).
- ↑ Goa shoots out East Bengal, defends title. The Hindu(7 December 2025).
- ↑ Assam to host Santosh Trophy 2025-26 Final Round in January . www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ↑ 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy: Fixtures . www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ↑ 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy: Draw out for 12-team Final Round . www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ↑ Here are the fixtures for the 30th Senior Women’s National Football Championship. 31 teams will take part in the Group Stage that will be played from September 4 to 16 across seven venues.. X (@IndianFootball)(2025-09-04). Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ↑ Senior Women’s National Football Championship 2025-26: Squad List of Teams in First Round(7 September 2025).
- ↑ The 8️⃣ group winners will join last season’s finalists Manipur and Odisha in the Final Round, scheduled for October 1-15 in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh 📍. X (@IndianFootball)(2025-09-04). Retrieved 2025-09-04.
References
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