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Seven ISL Clubs, Including East Bengal, granted Premier 1 Licence; Mohun Bagan Among Seven Rejected
24htopnews | May 21, 2026 3:08 PM CST

Seven Indian Super League clubs, including East Bengal, received AIFF Club Licensing Premier 1 licences with sanctions for the 2026-27 season, PTI reported. The Club Licensing Committee-First Instance Body took the decision on May 17, approving NorthEast United, East Bengal, Jamshedpur, Mumbai City, Bengaluru, FC Goa and Punjab FC applications.

New Delhi: Seven Indian Super League clubs, including East Bengal, were granted the AIFF Club Licensing Premier 1 licence with sanctions for the 2026-27 season, while applications of several top-flight sides, including Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Kerala Blasters FC, were rejected.

The decisions were taken by the Club Licensing Committee-First Instance Body (CLC-FIB) of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) during its meeting on May 17.

The clubs granted licences with sanctions are NorthEast United FC, East Bengal FC, Jamshedpur FC, Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC, FC Goa and Punjab FC.

The applications of Sporting Club Delhi, Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Chennaiyin FC, Kerala Blasters FC, Mohammedan Sporting Club, and Inter Kashi were rejected.


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