Overview
- Kerala Blasters announced they will compete in ISL 2026 and publicly thanked the Sports Ministry for intervening.
- Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said every club has agreed to play this season and that full tournament information will be released later.
- Officials are targeting a February 14 kickoff for the new season, as stated in public comments and club communications.
- Talks over renewing the Master Rights Agreement between FSDL and the AIFF had stalled planning, with the current deal set to expire December 8, 2025.
- Kerala Blasters said Indian football is entering a period of significant change and pledged further updates once outstanding issues are clarified, with teams expected to rebuild rosters after key details are set.