Mohun Bagan Super Giant Set to Kick Off ISL 2025-26 Season Against Kerala Blasters
Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant are gearing up to start the revised Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season against Kerala Blasters at Salt Lake Stadium on February 14. Fans are also looking forward to the high-stakes Kolkata derby, where they will face East Bengal on May 3. This information comes from the provisional schedule released by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
On Monday, the AIFF shared this preliminary schedule, which serves as a guide for potential broadcasters interested in the league’s media rights.
Schedule Subject to Change
The AIFF emphasized that the dates are not set in stone and may change based on club feedback before a final contract is signed. They added that this schedule is mainly for informational purposes for interested bidders.
Season Timeline
The upcoming season will kick off on February 14 and is expected to wrap up with the final round scheduled for around May 17. This year, 91 matches will take place in a home-and-away format. The shortened season was the result of extensive discussions involving the AIFF, participating clubs, and the sports ministry.
Weekend Double Headers and Weekday Matches
According to the preliminary schedule, teams will have double headers on Saturday and Sunday, with just one Sunday not featuring this format. The exciting Kolkata derby will be highlighted during Round 11 at Salt Lake Stadium.
During weekdays, teams will mostly play one match each. In total, there will be seven matches on Mondays and Thursdays, four on Tuesdays, and two on Wednesdays.
Home Venues for Teams
Mohun Bagan will host seven of their 13 matches at Salt Lake Stadium. Newcomers Inter Kashi, promoted from the I-League, will make the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar their home ground, playing six matches there. Odisha FC will also compete in six home games at Kalinga Stadium.
Meanwhile, Mohammedan Sporting will hold four home matches in Jamshedpur, which they share with Jamshedpur FC. Sporting Club Delhi and Punjab FC will split games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with Delhi hosting six matches and Punjab seven. Chennaiyin FC will also play six home matches at the same venue.
Stay tuned for updates as this exciting season approaches!
Published on January 26, 2026
By: Amar Panicker
