New Delhi, July 27 -- The Governing Council and the AIFF deliberated on key decisionsfor the 2026-27 season. It was confirmed that the Indian Football League 2026-27 season will commence on October 16, 2026.
The Governing Council of the Indian Football League (IFL) met at the Football House here onMondayIn another significant decision aimed at increasing gametime for Indian players, a regulation permitting a maximum of three foreign players in a team's starting line-up was confirmed forthe upcoming season.
The broadcast performance of IFL 2025-26 was also reviewed. Last season, the IFL recorded 17.56 million live television viewers.
As part of their long-term commitment to strengthening youth development, the IFL clubs collectively agree...