Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Indian Super League Season Suspended as Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin Halt Salaries and Operations

Ahead of a Supreme Court ruling that bars new talks on the Master Rights Agreement, the federation will convene club chiefs to explore temporary fixes.

Image
Bengaluru FC has decided to put players' salaries on hold
Image
Image

Overview

  • The 2025–26 league remains indefinitely suspended with no new Master Rights Agreement in place due to a Supreme Court directive halting negotiations on the 2010 deal.
  • Bengaluru FC announced on August 4 that it had indefinitely suspended first-team salaries in light of the operational and financial uncertainty.
  • On August 6, Chennaiyin FC temporarily paused all first-team operations, citing concerns for player and staff welfare in the ongoing impasse.
  • The All India Football Federation will meet with CEOs of eight ISL clubs in New Delhi on August 7 to discuss interim solutions and league continuity.
  • Defender Sandesh Jhingan has publicly called for a swift resolution to protect player livelihoods and ensure national team preparation ahead of key qualifiers.