IFL 2026-27 to kick off on October 16, Governing Council announces

The Governing Council of the Indian Football League met at the Football House in New Delhi and announced that IFL 2026-27 will begin on October 16. The decision fixes the official kickoff date for the upcoming season.

Council members convened at Football House in New Delhi to determine the start date for the 2026-27 edition of the Indian Football League (IFL). Following that meeting, October 16 was confirmed as the opening day for the competition. The announcement establishes the season’s commencement timeline.

The Indian Football League will carry the 2026-27 designation for the next campaign, with the Governing Council setting October 16 as the launch date. The confirmation came directly after the session held at Football House in New Delhi. Officials presented the start date as the official beginning of the new IFL season.

Representatives of the league’s governing body held the meeting at the designated venue in New Delhi where the October 16 kickoff was decided. The declaration marks the start date for IFL 2026-27 on the national calendar. The council’s action provides a clear date for the season’s opening.

By announcing the October 16 start, the Governing Council has established the official opening for IFL 2026-27. The confirmation followed the gathering at Football House in New Delhi and records the commencement date for the forthcoming campaign.