# India’s new football league set to launch in 2025 2026-08-12T17:25:17+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A new Indian football league is planned for a 2025 launch, backed by a consortium of investors and former players. The league aims to feature 10-12 clubs from across the country, with a franchise-based model and a salary cap to control costs. Organisers say they have secured initial commitments from four city-based groups, though no official broadcast partner has been announced yet. The project emerges as Indian football struggles with inconsistent domestic structures and a crowded calendar. Existing leagues like the ISL and I-League have faced criticism over promotion-relegation issues and lack of transparency. The new league claims it will prioritise youth development and regional talent, but details on academies or scouting networks remain vague. ## Coverage - india.mongabay.com Tags: 2025 launch, franchise model, Indian football, new league, sports business Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/indias-new-football-league-set-to-launch-in-2025/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/indias-new-football-league-set-to-launch-in-2025/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.