The Indian Women:<\/b> The Indian Women\u2019s League (IWL), India\u2019s premier women\u2019s club football competition, is set to commence its 2026-27 season on November 13, with eight clubs competing for the coveted title across Kolkata, Jamshedpur and Bengaluru.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The upcoming season marks another important step in the development of women\u2019s club football in India, with the league continuing to provide a competitive platform for the country\u2019s leading women footballers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The eight participating clubs will include six teams from the previous season -- East Bengal FC, Sethu FC, Kickstart FC, Nita Football Academy, Gokulam Kerala FC and Garhwal United FC -- alongside HOPS FC and Juba Sangha FC, who earned promotion from IWL 2 after finishing first and second, respectively, in the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defending champions East Bengal FC will enter the new season aiming to retain their crown after a dominant campaign in 2025-26 with 13 wins and just one loss. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The previous season also witnessed impressive individual performances, led by East Bengal FC\u2019s Fazila Ikwaput, who finished as the league\u2019s leading scorer with 20 goals. Nita Football Academy\u2019s Pyari Xaxa and Sethu FC\u2019s Lynda Kom were among the other notable attacking performers, highlighting the depth of talent across the league.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The announcement comes as the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) and Capri Sports work together following their landmark 15-year partnership for the commercial development and marketing rights of the IWL and IWL 2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
M. Satyanarayan, Deputy Secretary General, said, \u201cThe Indian Women\u2019s League remains a cornerstone of the development of women\u2019s football in India. The 2026-27 season will see eight clubs compete for the title, with players across the country looking to make their mark on the national stage. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The announcement comes as the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) and Capri Sports work together following their landmark 15-year partnership for the commercial development and marketing rights of the IWL and IWL 2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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