Indian Football League Rebrand: I-League 2025/26 Kicks Off February 21

• The I-League, India's second-tier football league, is set to resume its 2025-26 season on February 21.
• The league proposes rebranding as the 'Indian Football League' and adopting a two-stage format, pending AIFF approval.
• A new club-led governing council will manage the league, aiming for a structure similar to the English Premier League.
• The announcement follows a crisis in Indian football after the AIFF and FSDL failed to renew their Master Rights Agreement.
• Clubs will contribute 60% of the Rs 3.25 crore season cost, with AIFF covering the remaining 40% due to lack of a commercial partner.

Why It Matters: The I-League is rebranding as the 'Indian Football League' with a new format and club-led governance.