East Bengal FC vs NorthEast United FC Live Streaming: When & where to watch ISL 2025-26 match live?
East Bengal will host the Highlanders at Salt Lake Stadium on 16th February
East Bengal FC will be set to kick off their ISL season with a bang at their home stadium. Oscar Bruzon and company will take charge against NorthEast United FC in a highly anticipated match after their previous ISL form.
The clash between the Red and Gold Brigade and Highlanders will be scheduled to kick off on 16th February, 2026, at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan from 7:30 pm.
The match marks more than just a game. This is the season opener for both teams, as they will test their fortune against all odds in the ISL 2025-26 season.
It also represents a fresh chapter filled with ambition and positivity around East Bengal, who are ready to roar against every team with one of the strongest squads. On the other hand, Durand Cup champions Northeast United FC is also looking very sharp ahead of their season opener.
East Bengal aim strong start; NorthEast rely on youth
As the fixtures got announced previously, East Bengal are set to lead the charge, as they pulled some of the great players. After the departure of their two front-runners, Hamid and Hiroshi Ibusuki, Red And Gold Brigade pulled the trigger on a Moroccan striker, Youssef Ezzejjari, as their target man.
Also, they secured Jerry’s deal from Odisha FC. But the absence of Mahesh Naorem and Kevin Sibble will haunt coach Oscar Bruzon, as these two were injured. East Bengal are ready to perform at their best level with the squad, and they eye the title.
After the Durand Cup win, Pedro Benali’s NorthEast United changed a lot. The Highlanders released their star Alaeddine Ajaraie on loan for this season due to the previous uncertainty about the ISL. So the attacking lineup is kind of a weak point for NorthEast.
With a young prodigy like Parthiv Gogoi, he will be the main man for Pedro Benali’s team. They will need to stay focused as they travel to Salt Lake Stadium, where a spectacular away crowd will be present to welcome them.
Where to watch the East Bengal vs NorthEast United FC match live in India?
The clash between East Bengal vs NorthEast United FC will be scheduled to kick off on 16th February, 2026, at the VYBK, Kolkata, from 7.30 pm.
The heavyweight encounter will be live-streamed on Fancode, and the fans can watch the match on TV as well on Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD)
Where to watch the ISL 2025-26 match live globally outside India?
In Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, the match will be live-streamed on FanCode.
FanCode however, remains in talks to finalise an international broadcast partners for the full season.
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When is the East Bengal FC vs NorthEast United FC match?
The match will be played on 16th February 2026 at 7:30 PM.
Where to watch East Bengal vs NorthEast United FC live in India?
Fans can watch the match live on Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten 2 & Sony Ten 2 HD) and stream it on FanCode.
Where can international fans watch the match?
Fans outside India can watch it live on FanCode’s YouTube channel this weekend.
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Rohit Mistri is a sports journalist from Kolkata with over two years of experience in the field. He has extensively covered Indian football, including major tournaments such as the Calcutta Football League and the Indian Super League. His work spans on-ground reporting, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling, along with interviews of prominent sporting personalities. Rohit brings strong communication skills and a deep passion for sports narratives to everything he writes.