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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.

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