Srinagar, Oct. 29 -- A new season, a historic debut and the return of a full home-and-away format set the stage for the Indian Football League (IFL) as the 2026-27 campaign kicks off tomorrow with Real Kashmir FC welcoming debutants Nagaland United SC in the season opener at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar on Friday.

The kick-off is scheduled for 18:30 IST. Real Kashmir endured a challenging start to the 2025-26 season, finishing the initial league phase in the lower half of the standings and being drawn into the relegation phase. However, the Snow Leopards responded impressively at the right time, securing their place in the league for another season, according to a release.

Under Head Coach Ishfaq Ahmed, they found momentum towards the en...