Complete Indian Football Calendar For 2024-25 Season Unveiled By AIFF

The All India Football Federation (AIFF), the regulatory body for football in India, has disclosed the schedule for forthcoming major competitions in the 2024-25 season. Here's a look at them.

Players of Mohun Bagan SG celebrating a goal against East Bengal FC during ISL match at Salt Lake Stadium on February 3, 2024 in Kolkata, India.

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The All India Football Federation (AIFF), the governing body for football in India, has revealed the schedule for major competitions in the 2024-25 season. Highlighting key details, the governing body announced that the Indian football calendar will kick off in July 2024 with the Durand Cup, following a pattern similar to the previous season.

In addition to the commencement of the 2024-25 football season, the AIFF outlined a nine-month window for AIFF Youth Leagues across U-13, U-15, and U-17 categories. This extended period aims to facilitate the development of young players, providing them with ample opportunities to play and improve throughout the year. However, fans are cautious in their praise, awaiting more details.

More About Indian Super League, I-League And The Super Cup:

The AIFF disclosed that the 2024-25 Indian Super League, the 2024-25 I-League, and the Super Cup will run simultaneously. Additionally, in a positive move for women's football in India, the Indian Women’s League (IWL) is set to have a six-month window.

The prolonged duration of the league is expected to benefit Indian women footballers, ensuring they stay in top form and enhance their overall gameplay. Concerns in previous years regarding the lack of competition for women footballers for extended periods are anticipated to be addressed.

Indian Super League (ISL):

The 2024-25 season of the Indian Super League (ISL), the premier football competition in India, is scheduled to commence on September 14, 2024, following the conclusion of the 2024 Durand Cup. The league will conclude on April 30, 2025, running parallel to the 2024-25 editions of the I-League and the Indian Women’s League.

Durand Cup:

The 2024 Durand Cup, one of the prestigious domestic tournaments, will mark the beginning of the 2024-25 football season in India. Scheduled to kick off on July 26, 2024, the tournament will run until August 31, 2024.

I-League:

The 2024-25 season of the I-League is expected to be intense, with the league running concurrently with the Indian Super League. It will start on October 19, 2024, and conclude on April 30, 2025.

Super Cup / Federation Cup:

The Super Cup/Federation Cup, set to begin on October 1, 2024, will be the premier cup competition in India for the 2024-25 season. Running concurrently with the Indian Super League and the I-League, the tournament returns after a six-year hiatus.

Indian Women’s League (IWL):

The 2024-25 Indian Women’s League is scheduled to last for six months, starting on October 25, 2024, and concluding on April 30, 2025.

National State Tournaments:

The season will commence with the Junior Boys and Junior Girls National Football Championship Tier 1 and Tier 2 in July, followed by the Sub-Junior Boys and Sub-Junior Girls National Football Championship Tier 1 and Tier 2 in August. The 29th Senior Women’s National Football Championship will take place in September (Group Stage) and October (Final Round), while the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy is scheduled for November (Group Stage) and December (Final Round).

Here's a comprehensive calendar for the 2024-25 season providing a detailed overview of the schedule for various football competitions in India:

• Durand Cup: July 26 – August 31, 2024.
• I-League 3: August 1 – September 30, 2024.
• AIFF Youth Leagues (U13/U15/U17): September 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025.
• Indian Super League: September 14, 2024 – April 30, 2025.
• I-League: October 19, 2024 – April 30, 2025.
• Indian Women’s League: October 25, 2024 – April 30, 2025.
• IWL 2: January 25 – April 30, 2025.
• I-League 2: January 15 – April 30, 2025.
• Super Cup: October 1, 2024 – May 15, 2025.
• Junior Boys National Football Championship Tier 1 and Tier 2: July 15 – July 31, 2024.
• Junior Girls National Football Championship Tier 1 and Tier 2: July 15 – July 31, 2024.
• Sub-Junior Boys National Football Championship Tier 1 and Tier 2: August 5 – August 31, 2024.
• Sub-Junior Girls National Football Championship Tier 1 and Tier 2: August 5 – August 31, 2024.
• 29th Senior Women’s National Football Championship Group Stage: September 1 – September 15, 2024.
• 29th Senior Women’s National Football Championship Final Round: October 1 – October 15, 2024.
• 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy Group Stage: November 5 – November 15, 2024.
• 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy Final Round: December 1 – December 15, 2024.
• National Beach Soccer Championship: February 1 – February 20, 2025.
• AIFF Men’s Futsal Club Championship: May 1 – May 20, 2025.