Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27: List of all teams and home stadiums
The 2026-27 IFL season will start on 30th October.
The countdown has officially begun as the Indian football calendar prepares for yet another Indian Football League (IFL) season, which is all set to kick off on the 30th of October, 2026.
With eleven teams, the stage is set for an intense head-to-head showdown in the upcoming months, where the teams will battle for glory and a spot in the Indian Super League 2027-28.
With clubs locking in their preparations, eyeing silverware and promotion to the Indian Super League, here is a complete look at all the teams and their home grounds for the IFL 2026-27.
Real Kashmir FC — TRC Stadium, Srinagar
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The TRC Stadium, located in the heart of Srinagar, continues to serve as the home ground for the Snow Leopards.
The venue, well known for its winter fixtures, provides one of the strongest home advantages for Real Kashmir FC, making the game at the venue an uphill task for the visiting sides. The TRC Stadium is likely to host the IFL 2026-27 season opener with Real Kashmir FC taking on Nagaland United SC.
Nagaland United SC — Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur
Named to honour the legacy of India’s historic Olympic captain Dr T. Ao, the newly constructed Chümoukedima Football Stadium officially puts Dimapur on the national footballing sphere as the base for Nagaland United FC.
Mohammedan SC — Naihati, Kolkata
Mohammedan SC, who were recently relegated from the Indian Super League 2025-26, have made a shift from the Kishore Bharati Krirangan to the Naihati Stadium, situated almost seventy kilometres from their previous base in the quiet town of Naihati.
Shillong Lajong FC — SSA Stadium, Shillong
SSA Stadium is set to continue as Shillong Lajong FC’s home ground, as the place remains the heartbeat of Meghalaya’s football culture.
The Reds, who finished second last season, will aim to make the best use of their home games and potentially win this season’s title, which they came so close to last season.
Gokulam Kerala FC — EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode
The EMS Corporation Stadium will continue to serve as the home ground for the two-time winners Gokulam Kerala FC.
The stadium has been the home venue for the Malabarians ever since its inception in 2017 and acts as the home ground for the Super League Kerala side Calicut FC.
Samaleswari SC — Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela
Samaleswari SC sets up base at the ample Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium.
Fitted with modern athletic facilities and world-class seating, the Rourkela venue offers a grand stage as the club aims to establish a sporting identity in the region apart from the ISL side Odisha FC.
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Rajasthan United FC — Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur
The Desert Warriors stick to their familiar base at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur, where they established their roots in the heart of the Pink City.
Sreenidi Deccan FC — Deccan Arena, Hyderabad
Operating out of their own private, custom-built facility in Hyderabad, Sreenidi Deccan FC boasts one of the most professional setups in domestic football, the Deccan Arena is the undisputed home base for the Hyderabad based side.
Dempo SC — PJN Stadium, Goa
The Goan heavyweights, Dempo SC, have anchored the iconic Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, famously called as the Fatorda Stadium for the upcoming season.
The venue is being shared by Dempo SC and the ISL sides FC Goa and Churchill Brothers.
FC Bengaluru United — Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru
Having secured promotion from the I-League 2, FC Bengaluru United brings top-tier action back to the central Bangalore Football Stadium, as they mark their debut in the Indian Football League after seven years of trying to break through the I-League 2 barrier.
Chanmari FC — Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl
Sitting at an elevation of over 3,000 feet in Mualpui, the 20,000-capacity Rajiv Gandhi Stadium has been locked in by the three-time Mizoram Premier League champions Chanmari FC as their home turf for the upcoming edition of the IFL.
When will the new Indian Football League (IFL) season start?
The IFL 2026-27 season is set to kick off on October 30.
What is most likely to be the opening match of the 2026-27 IFL season?
The new season is likely to kick off with Real Kashmir FC taking on Nagaland United in the opening clash at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar.
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