The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has agreed 'in principle' to a two-year club-led model for the Indian Super League (ISL), paving the way for the 2026-27 season to begin on September 4.
AIFF Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan confirmed that a final agreement will be signed and formally announced on June 15, after 'ironing out some details.'
The club-led model will see the ISL clubs take charge of the commercial aspects of the league, while the AIFF will retain ownership and operation of the league.
The AIFF will also include Genius Sports in the discussions, and the broadcast rights will have to be tendered.
The ISL clubs had proposed a two-year pilot model as an interim solution before any long-term commercial arrangements, and the AIFF has agreed to this proposal.
The 2026-27 ISL season is expected to be a full seven-month season, with home and away matches for the 14 participating teams.
