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Indian Super League Season Suspended Indefinitely Over Governance Dispute

Season suspension will persist until the Supreme Court rules on AIFF’s draft constitution, leaving clubs and staff in limbo over governance reforms.

Sunil Chhetri ISL | Image: X/@chhetrisunil11
Sunil Chhetri wrote a letter on the uncertainty over ISL.
Sunil Chhetri's first reaction over ISL's uncertain future: Very concerning
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Overview

  • A Supreme Court order has prevented the All India Football Federation from negotiating new terms with FSDL until its draft constitution case is decided, effectively pausing the 2025–26 campaign.
  • Football Sports Development Limited has warned that without a renewed Master Rights Agreement it cannot plan, organise or commercialise the upcoming season, forcing clubs to halt preparations.
  • The existing 15-year commercial deal grants FSDL exclusive broadcast, management and marketing rights in exchange for an annual Rs 50 crore payment to the AIFF through December 2025.
  • Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri appealed for unity and patience, urging players, support staff and matchday crews to stay calm amid livelihood uncertainties.
  • To resolve the stalemate, parties are examining a proposal to form a new holding company for the ISL with 60% ownership for clubs, 26% for FSDL and 14% for the AIFF.