The Club Licensing Committee – First Instance Body (CLC-FIB) of the All India Football Federation met on Sunday, May 17, to take decisions on the ICLS Premier 1 Club Licensing for the 2026-2027 season.
Below are the results:
Licensed with penalties: NorthEast United FC, East Bengal FC, Jamshedpur FC, Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC, FC Goa and Punjab FC.
License rejected: Sporting Club Delhi, Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Chennaiyin FC, Kerala Blasters FC, Mohammedan Sporting Club and Inter Kashi.
What can clubs do if their licenses are rejected?
The clubs whose applications have been rejected have the right to appeal the decision or apply for an exemption from participation in the national club competition, according to the applicable licensing rules.
The Indian Club Licensing System is crucial for maintaining the quality, professionalism and infrastructure of football clubs in India.
It is an annual process through which clubs acquire the necessary license to compete in AFC and national club competitions for each season. These licenses are divided into ‘Premier 1’ for clubs from the Indian Super League and ‘Premier 2’ for clubs from the Indian Football League.
Published on May 20, 2026
