Mumbai, Oct. 28 -- Reliance Foundation on Wednesday announced the start of its 2026-27 football season, bringing together the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL), India's premier Under-21 club competition, and Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS), a grassroots football platform for boys and girls. RFDL kicks off in Mumbai on 24 October, followed by RFYS in Shillong on 28 October.

With 54 RFDL teams and more than 500 RFYS teams beginning their campaigns this October, the season will feature over 5,500 matches, creating competitive opportunities for young footballers across the country. Together, the leagues form a clear pathway: players begin in the U8-U12 league through the U14-U18 league, and advance to the U21 development ...