Lalrinliana Hnamte, Soham Varshneya, Vibin Mohanan and Tekcham Abhishek Singh were among the young players who impressed during the opening weekend of the ISL 2026-27 season.

Check the complete ISL 2026-27 Phase 1 fixture list, including all match dates, venues and kick-off times from October 10, 2026 to January 17, 2027.

Imran Khan’s first-half strike and a standout performance from goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz helped Chennaiyin FC defeat Kerala Blasters 1-0 in Kochi to secure their first win of the ISL 2025–26 season.

Kerala Blasters FC began their AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 campaign with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over 10-man Rajasthan United FC at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim. A late header from new signing Koldo Obieta in the 87' sealed the points in a tense Group D encounter.

The AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 is set to begin from October 25, 2025, with matches scheduled across two venues in Goa, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao and GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim. The tournament will go on till November 22, 2025, featuring a group stage format followed by semi finals and final. The competition features 16 teams divided into four groups of four each, with only the group winners advancing to the semi finals.