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A waiter walks past a logo of Indian Super League before a news conference during the domestic player auction and draft in Mumbai, India, July 10, 2015. India's most prolific goal-scorer Sunil Chhetri drew the highest bid in Friday's auction and will join former France striker Nicholas Anelka at the Mumbai FC in the second edition of the Indian Super League (ISL). REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
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CNBC TV18•06-01-2026, 19:04

ISL Kicks Off Feb 14, All Clubs Join; I-League Also Set: Mandaviya

  • •Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the Indian Super League (ISL) will commence on February 14, with all 14 clubs participating.
  • •The I-League, also previously paused, is set to begin "around the same time" featuring all 11 clubs.
  • •The leagues were on hold due to the absence of a commercial partner, a situation now addressed by the government and AIFF.
  • •A ₹25 crore central pool is established for the ISL, with AIFF contributing ₹14 crore for ISL and ₹3.2 crore for I-League until a partner is secured.
  • •AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey confirmed a Governing Council Board will be formed to manage the leagues and commercial decisions.

Why It Matters: ISL and I-League are set to resume with full club participation and financial backing.

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