I-League Reborn: New 'Indian Football League' Aims to Reshape Indian Football

• A proposal was presented in New Delhi to rebrand and restructure the I-League into the 'Indian Football League'.
• The new league aims to address issues like poor scheduling, limited marketing, and inconsistent broadcast arrangements that plagued the I-League.
• The most significant change is a club-governed model, where participating clubs will have decision-making power through a Governing Council.
• This governance model draws inspiration from European leagues like the English Premier League and La Liga, focusing on club participation in policy and commercial strategy.
• The 2026 season will feature a two-stage structure: a single-leg round-robin followed by a championship round for the top six and a relegation phase for others.

Why It Matters: The proposed Indian Football League seeks to empower clubs and modernize governance for India's second-tier football.