New Delhi, May 20: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has rejected the Premier 1 club license applications of several prominent Indian football clubs for the 2026-27 season. Notable clubs affected include Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Kerala Blasters FC, and Odisha FC.
On May 17, during a meeting of the AIFF’s Club Licensing Committee, it was announced that licenses for Sporting Club Delhi, Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Chennaiyin FC, Kerala Blasters FC, Mohammadan Sporting Club, and Inter Kashi were denied. The governing body clarified that these clubs have the option to appeal this decision or request exemptions to participate in national competitions under the applicable regulations.
In an official statement, the AIFF indicated that clubs whose applications were rejected could either appeal against the decision or seek exemptions to compete in national club tournaments.
Meanwhile, Northeast United FC, East Bengal FC, Jamshedpur FC, Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC, FC Goa, and Punjab FC have been granted licenses with certain conditions. Although these clubs have completed the licensing process, the conditions suggest that they still need to meet some compliance criteria.
The Indian club licensing system is an annual requirement aimed at enhancing professionalism, infrastructure, administration, and sporting standards among clubs in the country. This licensing framework determines eligibility for participation in both domestic and Asian competitions, as approved by the AIFF and the Asian Football Confederation.
Under this system, licenses are categorized into two types: ‘Premier 1’ for Indian Super League clubs and ‘Premier 2’ for clubs within the Indian football league structure. The evaluation process for clubs is based on several criteria, including financial status, legal matters, infrastructure, staffing, and youth development.
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