ISL’s 11th edition kickoff date confirmed, check full Indian football calendar for 2024-25 season here

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on February 6 that the 11th edition of the top-tier Indian Super League will commence on September 14 and conclude on April 30, 2025.

SportsTak Desk

• Tue • 06 Feb 2024

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri drives the ball. (Getty Images)

Highlights:

The 11th edition of the Indian Super League is set to begin on September 14.

AIFF announced that the 2024-25 ISL, the 2024-25 I-League, and the Super Cup will run concurrently.

The Federation Cup is scheduled to return after a six-year hiatus.

The Indian Super League (ISL), entering its 11th edition, is set to commence on September 14 and will continue till April 30, 2025, as announced by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on February 6.

The senior competition calendar for the next season (2024-25) will commence with Asia's oldest tournament, the Durand Cup, scheduled from July 26 to July 31.

I-League

In contrast, the I-League will take place from October 19 to April 30, while the Super Cup will run concurrently with the league season from October 1 to May 15. I-League 3, serving as a qualifying tournament for I-League 2, is scheduled from August 1 to September 30. I-League 2 will take place from January 15 to April 30.

The 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy will hold its group stage from November 5 to 15, followed by the final round from December 1 to 15.

Indian Women's League (IWL)

The Indian Women's League is set to run from October 25 to April 30.

IWL-2 is scheduled from January 25 to April 30.

The 29th Senior Women's National Football Championship will be held in September for the group stage and in October for the final round.

All senior leagues are planned to conclude by the end of April next year, as determined by the AIFF executive committee.

Regarding national state tournaments, the season will kick off with the Junior Boys and Junior Girls National Football Championship tier 1 and tier 2 in July.

Following that, the Sub-Junior Boys and Sub-Junior Girls National Football Championship Tier 1 and Tier 2 will take place in August.

The National Beach Soccer Championship is scheduled for February next year, while the Men's Futsal Club Championship will be held in May 2025.

The AIFF Youth Leagues (U13/U15/U17) are planned to have a nine-month calendar from September to May.

The nomination criteria for member associations for the 2024-25 season of IWL 2, I-League 3, the AIFF Youth Leagues (U13/U15/U17), and the Men's Futsal Club Championship have also been released.