# 2026-27 IFL Clubs Home Stadiums: Complete List

URL: https://technosports.co.in/2026-27-ifl-clubs-home-stadiums-complete-list/  
Published: 2026-10-15  
Updated: 2026-10-15  
Author: Rahul Roy

The Indian Football League kicks off its 2026-27 season on **October 30**, with 11 clubs playing a full home-and-away campaign. The league has added new venues in Nagaland and Odisha, and clubs can now field a maximum of three foreigners on the pitch. Here is [where every](https://technosports.co.in/from-almost-ready-to-barely-started-where-ebery-dc/) club will play its home matches.

## 2026-27 IFL Clubs Home Stadiums

1. **Real Kashmir FC: TRC Stadium, Srinagar.** The Snow Leopards return to the home that has become their identity in the second tier.
2. **Nagaland United SC: Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur.** Nagaland is one of two new IFL venues this season, and the club took over Aizawl FC’s league licence.
3. **Mohammedan SC: Naihati, Kolkata.** The Black Panthers drop into the IFL after being relegated from the ISL.
4. **Shillong Lajong FC: SSA Stadium, Shillong.** A familiar hill-city home for one of the league’s long-time clubs.
5. **Gokulam Kerala FC: EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode.** One of the league’s best-known names, backed by passionate Malabar crowds.
6. **Samaleswari SC: Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela.** The debutants are the story of the season, having acquired Delhi FC’s sporting licence. Odisha is the second new venue.
7. **Rajasthan United FC: Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur.** The Pink City side hosted matches here in 2025-26.
8. **Sreenidi Deccan FC: Deccan Arena, Hyderabad.** A purpose-built home for one of the league’s established clubs.
9. **Dempo SC: PJN Stadium, Goa.** A famous Goan name, [back in the spotlight](https://technosports.co.in/west-bengal-to-paschim-banga-why-a-name/).
10. **FC Bengaluru United: Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru.** Promoted from IFL 2, they join the league for the 2026-27 season.
11. **Chanmari FC: Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl.** Aizawl’s passionate football culture continues in the top flight of the second tier.

## 2026-27 IFL Quick Snapshot

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Season start | 30 October 2026 |
| Clubs | 11 |
| Format | Home and away |
| New venues | Nagaland and Odisha |
| Foreigners on pitch | Maximum three |
| Newcomers | FC Bengaluru United, Samaleswari SC, Nagaland United SC |

## Why It Matters

Last season was a truncated campaign, but the league’s TV audience was four times higher than in 2024-25. A full home-and-away season means more matches in more cities. With a possible promotion to the ISL on the line, every home ground matters.

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When does the 2026-27 IFL season start?

The 2026-27 Indian Football League season starts on October 30, 2026.

How many clubs are playing in the 2026-27 IFL?

Eleven clubs are playing a full home-and-away campaign.

Which are the new IFL venues for 2026-27?

The new venues are in Nagaland and Odisha.

How many foreign players can an IFL club field on the pitch?

Clubs can field a maximum of three foreigners on the pitch.