Sporting Club Delhi: Delhi's New Football Powerhouse in ISL
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Sporting Club Delhi: Delhi's New Football Powerhouse in ISL
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News18•17-03-2026, 14:30
Sporting Club Delhi: Delhi's New Football Powerhouse in ISL
•Sporting Club Delhi (SC Delhi) has emerged as a leading force in Delhi's football scene, combining professional training, grassroots development, and community engagement.
•Originally Hyderabad FC, the club relocated to New Delhi and rebranded as Sporting Club Delhi for the ISL 2025-26 season, marking the capital's return to top-flight professional football.
•Owned by the B.C. Jindal Group, the club aims to build a strong, homegrown football culture in Delhi and is registered with the Delhi Soccer Association and AIFF.
•SC Delhi is developing a comprehensive football ecosystem including a women's team, youth academy, and football schools across Delhi-NCR, focusing on talent identification and coaching excellence.
•After an initial loss, Sporting Club Delhi earned its first ISL point on March 8, drawing 2-2 against Mumbai City FC, demonstrating resilience and long-term growth aspirations.
