Jamshedpur FC Withdraws From Indian Super League After Missing Fee Deadline

Jamshedpur FC withdrew from the Indian Super League after missing the AIFF’s fee deadline, a requirement for participation in the 2026‑27 season; the club, a founding member of the league, said it could not raise the needed funds.

AIFF set the deadline as part of a two‑year club‑led, home‑and‑away format agreed in principle, giving each franchise greater control over scheduling and revenue sharing for the upcoming season and the following year.

League organizers confirmed the season will start in early September, though later reports list an October 10 kickoff; they also announced a no‑relegation policy, meaning Diamond Harbour will remain in the league despite finishing at the bottom.

Impact: Jamshedpur’s exit leaves the ISL with 11 teams, prompting the AIFF to explore adding a new franchise to maintain an even schedule of 22 matches per club and to preserve competitive balance under the new format.