Indian Women’s League 2025-26 LIVE streaming information: Everything you need to know about IWL season 9

The ninth season of the Indian Women’s League will kick off on Saturday with eight teams competing for the trophy.

East Bengal are the defending champions after finishing last season with 37 points from 14 matches, eight ahead of second-placed Gokulam Kerala. It was the first women’s top division title for a Kolkata club and the third for coach Anthony Andrews, who had won the previous two with Gokulam.

Meanwhile, Odisha FC and HOPS FC had been relegated to the second division, while Garhwal United and Sesa FA would take their place.

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming edition of the competition:

When will the 2025-26 Indian Women’s League season start?

The ninth season of the Indian Women’s League will be played in two equal phases either side of the Asian Cup campaigns of the Indian senior and under-20 women’s teams.

In the first phase, each club will play seven matches (once against each opponent) from December 20, 2025 to January 9, 2026. The second phase of matches will start on April 20, 2026 and end on May 10, 2026.

Where will the 2025-2026 Indian Women’s League season be played?

The 2025-2026 season of the Indian Women’s League will be played in a centralized format in Kolkata and Kalyani.

What is the format for the 2025-2026 season of the Indian Women’s League?

The 2025-26 Indian Women’s League season will be played in a double round-robin format.

Where can you watch the 2025-2026 Indian Women’s League season?

The 2025-2026 season of the Indian Women’s League will not be telecast on any channel in India. All matches will be streamed live on Indian Football YouTube channel.

Published on December 19, 2025