Mumbai, Feb. 18 -- Mumbai City FC and Chennaiyin FC will kick off their respective Indian Super League 2025-26 campaigns at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday, February 18, according to a release.

Petr Kratky who is entering his third season with Mumbai City FC, will look to start the season with a win in front of their home supporters while Chennaiyin FC, under their new head coach Clifford Miranda, will be keen to lay down an early marker in the season.

The Islanders finished the 2024-25 regular season in sixth place and went down 0-5 against Bengaluru FC in the eliminator, while Chennaiyin FC finished 11th. Mumbai City had the upper hand over Chennaiyin last season, winning 1-0 at home and the drawing 1-1 at Chennai. Mumbai City a...