New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- The Indian Super League's (ISL) Phase 1 fixtures were officially announced on Saturday, with Bengaluru FC hosting Sporting Club Delhi in the opening match of the season at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on 10 October. That match will be part of a double-header on the opening day, with FC Goa hosting Chennaiyin Fc at the Fatorda Stadium later on the same day.

The ISL 2026-27 season will feature 13 teams competing for the title. They are defending champions East Bengal, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Bengaluru FC, Kerala Blasters FC, Churchill Brothers FC (In their ISL debut), Inter Kashi, Mumbai City FC, NorthEast United FC, Odisha FC, Punjab FC, FC Goa and Sporting Club Delhi.

Phase 1 will comprise 78 matches and will run ...