# ISL 2026: 13 Clubs, One Major Exit

URL: https://technosports.co.in/isl-2026-13-clubs-one-major-exit/  
Published: 2026-08-20  
Updated: 2026-08-20  
Author: Ankush Mallick

The ISL 2026-27 season kicks off October 10 with a lean 13-club lineup. Diamond Harbour FC’s top-flight dream collapsed after missing the final participation fee deadline. Despite winning the IFL title, the club failed to settle dues, forcing the AIFF to proceed without them. Get ready for a high-octane double round-robin campaign as the league resets for a massive year.