I-League 3 2025-26 Season Set to Launch on April 27
Synopsis
Get ready for the exciting start of the 2025-26 I-League 3 season on April 27, featuring 20 teams in a thrilling round-robin format. Discover the match schedules and groupings!
Key Takeaways
I-League 3 2025-26 season starts on April 27 20 teams divided into 4 groups Matches held across multiple venues Top teams aim for promotion to I-League 2 Exciting matchups scheduled for the opening day
New Delhi, April 17 (NationPress) The I-League 3's 2025-26 season, which represents the fourth tier of the Indian men's football league structure, is set to kick off on April 27. This season will feature four groups competing at different venues, with each club facing off in a single round-robin style.
Matches for Group A and Group B will be hosted in Imphal at the Khuman Lampak Stadium and the SAI Turf Ground, respectively. Meanwhile, Group C matches will unfold at the Mulna Football Stadium in Balaghat, and Group D will take place at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru.
Following the group stage, the leading team from each group, along with the two best second-place teams, will progress to the Final Round, which will be held in a centralized single round-robin format.
The top two teams at the conclusion of the Final Round will secure promotion to I-League 2 for the 2026-27 season.
On the inaugural day, Group A will feature a match between FC Raengdai and ARA FC, while Mawlai Sport Club will compete against Sikkim Brotherhood FC at Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal. In Group C, BLG - The Diamond Rock FC is set to face KLASA FC, followed by Kuppuraj FC against Chhaygaon FC at the Mulna Football Stadium in Balaghat.
Group D will also commence on the same day, with FC Agniputhra facing Techtro Swades United FC, and Royal Rangers Football Club squaring off against FC Banaras Baghpat at the CSE Football Arena in Bengaluru.
Group B matches are scheduled to begin on April 28, featuring TRAU FC versus Mumbay Football Club, and later Samaleshwari SC taking on Zinc Football Academy at the SAI Turf Ground in Imphal.
A total of 20 teams will compete in the 2025-26 edition of I-League 3, organized into four groups of five teams each.
The Groupings:
Group A: FC Raengdai, Sikkim Brotherhood Football Club, Sunrise Club Orissa, ARA FC, Mawlai Sport Club
Group B: TRAU FC, Zinc Football Academy, Clube de Salgaocar, Mumbay Football Club, Samaleshwari SC
Group C: BLG – The Diamond Rock FC, Chhaygaon FC, Citadel Godavari Legends FC, KLASA FC, Kuppuraj FC
Group D: FC Agniputhra, FC Banaras Baghpat, New Friends Club Dantewada, Techtro Swades United FC, Royal Rangers Football Club
Point of View
Showcasing talent across various regions. This tournament not only serves as a platform for emerging clubs but also contributes to the overall development of the sport in the country.
NationPress
1 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the I-League 3 2025-26 season start?
The I-League 3 2025-26 season will begin on April 27.
How many teams are participating in the I-League 3?
A total of 20 teams will participate in the I-League 3 2025-26 season.
Where will the matches be held?
Matches will take place in Imphal, Balaghat, and Bengaluru.
What format will the league follow?
The league will follow a single round-robin format.
What is at stake for the top teams?
The top two teams from the Final Round will be promoted to I-League 2 for the 2026-27 season.
