AIFF Demands Urgent ISL Club Confirmation for 2025-26 Season

• AIFF seeks immediate confirmation from ISL clubs on participation and proposed format for the 2025-26 season by January 1, 2026.
• The urgency stems from the delayed season, potentially preventing clubs from playing the mandatory 24 matches required for AFC Champions League 2 eligibility.
• ISL clubs requested AIFF to seek a one-time relaxation from AFC for the 24-match rule to secure ACL 2 spots.
• AIFF proposed two formats: a conference-based league or a single-leg format without playoffs, both starting in February.
• A new AIFF proposal suggests the federation owning/operating ISL for 20 seasons, implementing promotion/relegation.

Why It Matters: AIFF urgently presses ISL clubs for 2025-26 season confirmation amid ACL 2 eligibility concerns and new league proposals.