Diamond Harbour FC Relegated From Indian Super League After Participation Fee Default

Diamond Harbour FC relegated from the Indian Super League after failing to meet the participation fee requirement, as reported by Hindustan Times. This marks the first time a club has been demoted for financial non‑compliance in the league's history.

ISL 2025-26 standings show the club finished at the bottom of the table, earning no points in the 18‑match season, and the league's official schedule confirms their absence from the playoff lineup.

Participation Fee default triggered a formal investigation by the league's finance committee, which ruled that the club's failure to submit the required ₹5 million payment by the deadline violated the ISL's financial compliance policy.

Relegation Impact means Diamond Harbour FC will compete in the I-League next season, while the ISL will replace them with a new franchise, ensuring the league maintains its 18‑team format for the 2026‑27 campaign.