The Indian Super League (ISL) is the top-tier football league in India, established in 2013. It is organized by the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) and its commercial partner, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL). The league features 13 clubs competing in a season that runs from September to March.
The highly anticipated Indian Super League 2024-25 season commenced on September 13 with an exciting match-up between the reigning league champions, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, and the ISL 2023-24 Cup winners, Mumbai City FC.
ISL News
ISL 2024-25 Format & Rules
Following the format of the last year, all 13 ISL teams will play against each other in a home and away format. The leader at the end of the league stage will win the ISL League Shield. The top six teams from the final league table will qualify for ISL Cup knockouts.
The first and second-placed teams will earn a direct entry into the semi-finals, while the teams from third to sixth spots will compete in playoffs for the remaining two semi-final places.
ISL New Rules
All 13 ISL teams need to have an Indian assistant coach who holds an AFC Pro License or its equivalent. If the head coach at any time is dismissed or suspended, the Indian assistant coach will take over as the interim head coach.
A player or club can now appeal against a red card if they believe the referee’s decision was wrong. The AIFF Disciplinary Committee will review the appeal before any automatic suspension begins. Each club will now have an option of one concussion substitution per match over and above normal substitutions. The opposition will also receive an additional substitution.
Under this new category, a club can add three players who will be left out of salary cap brackets. For a player to be considered a homegrown player of a club, he must be 23 years old or less and should have been with the team for at least three preceding years before the start of the ISL season.
ISL Teams and Coaches
This season witnesses the introduction of a 13th team —Mohammedan Sporting Club, which means that now there will be three teams from Kolkata, with the other being Mohun Bagan and East Bengal FC. The other teams are Bengaluru FC, Chennaiyin FC, FC Goa, Hyderabad FC, Jamshedpur FC, Kerala Blasters FC, Mumbai City FC, NorthEast United FC, Odisha FC and Punab FC.
ISL 2024-25 Managers
Mohun Bagan SG: Jose Francisco Molina
Mumbai City FC: Petr Kratky
Bengaluru FC: Gerard Zaragoza
Chennaiyin FC: Owen Coyle
FC Goa: Manolo Marquez
East Bengal FC: Carles Cuadrat
Jamshedpur FC: Khalid Jamil
Hyderabad FC: Thangboi Singto
Kerala Blasters: Mikael Stahre
Mohammedan SC: Andrey Chernyshov
NorthEast United: Juan Pedro Benali
Odisha FC: Sergio LoberaPunjab FC: Panagiotis Dlmperis
ISL 2024-25 Fixtures: ISL Match today
Check out the full ISL schedule: Here
ISL 2024 Live Streaming Details
Fans can watch the ISL 2024-25 season on Sports18 TV channels (Both SD and HD) as well as on the JioCinema app and website.
FAQs
When does ISL 2024-25 start?
The Indian Super League 2024-25 season commenced on September 13.
How many teams are playing in ISL 2024-25?
13
Where to watch ISL live?
Sports 18, JioCinema.
