ISL 2024 : The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season is just around the corner, set to kick off on September 13 and run through December 30. With 13 teams vying for the top spot, this season promises intense competition, stunning goals, and dramatic football action. Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face Mumbai City FC in the opening match at Kolkata’s famous Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan stadium, marking the start of a new chapter in Indian football.
Let’s have a look into more details: ISL 2024
ISL 2024 Schedule
The ISL 2024-25 kicks off with a highly anticipated showdown between Mohun Bagan SG and Mumbai City FC on September 13 at 7:30 PM in Kolkata. The tournament features matches typically scheduled at 7:30 PM and 5:00 PM on weekends.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 13 | Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mumbai City FC | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday, September 14 | Odisha FC vs Chennaiyin FC | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar | 5:00 PM |
| Saturday, September 14 | Bengaluru FC vs East Bengal FC | Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday, September 15 | Kerala Blasters FC vs Punjab FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi | 7:30 PM |
| Monday, September 16 | Mohammedan SC vs NorthEast United FC | Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday, September 17 | FC Goa vs Jamshedpur FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday, September 19 | Bengaluru FC vs Hyderabad FC | Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Friday, September 20 | Punjab FC vs Odisha FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday, September 21 | Jamshedpur FC vs Mumbai City FC | JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur | 5:00 PM |
| Saturday, September 21 | Mohammedan SC vs FC Goa | Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday, September 22 | Kerala Blasters FC vs East Bengal FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi | 7:30 PM |
| Monday, September 23 | Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs NorthEast United FC | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday, September 25 | Punjab FC vs Hyderabad FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday, September 26 | Chennaiyin FC vs Mohammedan SC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| Friday, September 27 | East Bengal FC vs FC Goa | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday, September 28 | Odisha FC vs Jamshedpur FC | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar | 5:00 PM |
| Saturday, September 28 | Bengaluru FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant | Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday, September 29 | NorthEast United FC vs Kerala Blasters FC | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday, October 1 | Hyderabad FC vs Chennaiyin FC | G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday, October 2 | Mumbai City FC vs Bengaluru FC | Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday, October 3 | Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters FC | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar | 7:30 PM |
| Friday, October 4 | FC Goa vs NorthEast United FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday, October 5 | Jamshedpur FC vs East Bengal FC | JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur | 5:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 5 | Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mohammedan SC | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday, October 17 | NorthEast United FC vs Chennaiyin FC | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| Friday, October 18 | Bengaluru FC vs Punjab FC | Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday, October 19 | FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa | 5:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 19 | East Bengal FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday, October 20 | Mohammedan SC vs Kerala Blasters FC | Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| Monday, October 21 | Jamshedpur FC vs Hyderabad FC | JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday, October 22 | Odisha FC vs East Bengal FC | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday, October 24 | Chennaiyin FC vs FC Goa | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| Friday, October 25 | Kerala Blasters FC vs Bengaluru FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday, October 26 | NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati | 5:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 26 | Mohammedan SC vs Hyderabad FC | Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday, October 27 | Mumbai City FC vs Odisha FC | Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday, October 30 | Hyderabad FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant | G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday, October 31 | Punjab FC vs Chennaiyin FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday, November 2 | FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday, November 3 | NorthEast United FC vs Odisha FC | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati | 5:00 PM |
| Sunday, November 3 | Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters FC | Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| Monday, November 4 | Jamshedpur FC vs Chennaiyin FC | JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday, November 6 | FC Goa vs Punjab FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday, November 7 | Kerala Blasters FC vs Hyderabad FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi | 7:30 PM |
| Friday, November 8 | Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC | Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday, November 9 | Chennaiyin FC vs Mumbai City FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai | 5:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 9 | East Bengal FC vs Mohammedan SC | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday, November 10 | Odisha FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar | 7:30 PM |
ISL 2024 Venues
Here’s where you can catch your favorite teams in action:
| Club | Home Stadium | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mohun Bagan SG | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan | Kolkata |
| East Bengal FC | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan | Kolkata |
| Mohammedan SC | Kishore Bharati Krirangan | Kolkata |
| Mumbai City FC | Mumbai Football Arena | Mumbai |
| FC Goa | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda | Goa |
| Odisha FC | Kalinga Stadium | Bhubaneswar |
| Bengaluru FC | Shree Kanteerava Stadium | Bengaluru |
| Kerala Blasters FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi | Kochi |
| Jamshedpur FC | JRD Tata Sports Complex | Jamshedpur |
| Punjab FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi | Delhi |
| NorthEast United FC | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium | Guwahati |
| Hyderabad FC | G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium | Hyderabad |
| Chennaiyin FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai | Chennai |
New Teams & Major Changes
This season introduces Mohammedan SC from Kolkata, making their debut after winning the I-League last year. With this addition, the ISL now features 13 teams, making the competition even more fierce.
Key Rule Changes for ISL 2024-25
The 2024-25 season brings some exciting rule changes aimed at enhancing the quality of play and ensuring player safety:
- Concussion Substitutes: Teams are allowed one concussion substitute per match, in addition to the standard substitutions. If a player is replaced due to a concussion, the opposing team also gets an extra substitution.
- Indian Assistant Coach: Every ISL team is now required to have an Indian assistant coach holding an AFC Pro License. This rule promotes the development of Indian coaching talent.
- Appeal for Wrongful Dismissals: Clubs can appeal against wrongful red cards if a player is believed to be unfairly sent off. However, appeals for second yellow card dismissals or offensive language cases are not allowed.
- Increased Salary Cap & Homegrown Player Rule: Teams can now register up to three players under the ‘Homegrown Player’ category, exempt from salary cap restrictions. To qualify, these players must be 23 years old or younger and have been with the club for at least three years.
Where to Watch ISL 2024
ISL 2024 matches will be broadcast live on Sports18. For fans who prefer online streaming, matches will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
What to Expect from ISL 2024
With reigning champions Mohun Bagan SG, former winners Mumbai City FC, and newcomers Mohammedan SC all in action, the ISL 2024 promises to deliver top-notch football. Fans can look forward to fierce city rivalries, star players, and tactical battles among India’s top football clubs.
The league’s extended format, along with the introduction of new rules, is expected to create a competitive atmosphere that will push teams to their limits.
FAQs
When does the ISL 2024 season start?
The ISL 2024 season begins on September 13, 2024
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