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 club will play its home matches.
2026-27 IFL Clubs Home Stadiums
- Real Kashmir FC: TRC Stadium, Srinagar. The Snow Leopards return to the home that has become their identity in the second tier.
- 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.
- Mohammedan SC: Naihati, Kolkata. The Black Panthers drop into the IFL after being relegated from the ISL.
- Shillong Lajong FC: SSA Stadium, Shillong. A familiar hill-city home for one of the league’s long-time clubs.
- Gokulam Kerala FC: EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode. One of the league’s best-known names, backed by passionate Malabar crowds.
- 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.
- Rajasthan United FC: Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur. The Pink City side hosted matches here in 2025-26.
- Sreenidi Deccan FC: Deccan Arena, Hyderabad. A purpose-built home for one of the league’s established clubs.
- Dempo SC: PJN Stadium, Goa. A famous Goan name, back in the spotlight.
- FC Bengaluru United: Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru. Promoted from IFL 2, they join the league for the 2026-27 season.
- 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.
