EntityQ16056350· pop 43· linked from 2,515 articles

Indian Super League

Also known as Hero Indian Super League, ISL

top tier association football league in India

Key facts

Organising body: AIFF
Founded: 21 October 2013 ; 12 years ago ( 2013-10-21 )
Country: India
Confederation: AFC
Relegation to: Indian Football League
Domestic cup: AIFF Super Cup , Durand Cup
International cup: AFC Champions League Two
Current champions: East Bengal (1st title) , ( 2025–26 )
Most championships: ATK (3 titles)
Most appearances: Pritam Kotal , Sunil Chhetri , (196 each)
Top scorer: Sunil Chhetri (77)
Broadcaster s: Sony Sports Network FanCode

Article

The Indian Super League (ISL) is a professional football league in India, which is the highest level of the Indian football league system. Contested by 14 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Indian Football League. It is administered by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Until 2024–25 the season usually ran from September to April and included a 24-round regular season followed by playoffs involving the top six teams, culminating with the ISL Final to determine the ISL Cup winners. At the end of the regular season, the team with the most points was declared the ISL League winners and presented with the League Winners' Shield (Introduced since 2019–20 season). From 2025–26 season onwards the team with the most points at the end of season is awarded with the ISL Trophy. ISL clubs qualify for AFC continental club competitions, with the league champions earning qualification for the subsequent season's AFC Champions League Two qualifying playoffs.