AIFF Invites Bids for ISL 2025-26 Media Rights After FSDL Exit
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News18•19-01-2026, 07:07
AIFF Invites Bids for ISL 2025-26 Media Rights After FSDL Exit
- •The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for broadcast rights for the shortened 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season, starting February 14.
- •The delayed season will feature all 14 clubs playing 91 games on a home-and-away basis, finalized after negotiations involving AIFF, clubs, and the sports ministry.
- •Key dates include January 27 for clarification requests, February 1 for bid submissions, and February 2 for bid opening.
- •Eligibility criteria for bidders include a net worth of at least Rs 10 crore, average annual revenue of Rs 10 crore over the last three financial years, and three years of experience in broadcasting live sporting events.
- •The ISL faced disruption after FSDL terminated its Master Rights Agreement; however, all 14 clubs confirmed participation after the sports minister's intervention, with clubs sharing 60% of the estimated Rs 25 crore season cost.
Why It Matters: AIFF seeks new media partners for the 2025-26 ISL season after FSDL's exit, ensuring the league's continuity.
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