New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- The 12th season of the Indian Super League (ISL) began with much fanfare at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Stadium, in Kolkata, as defending champions Mohun Bagan SG hosted Kerala Blasters and FC Goa took on newcomers Inter Kashi in the second match in Goa, according to a release.

While the matches kick off with much excitement from the fans in Kolkata, a number of things are going on behind the scenes, to kick-start the league. ISL 2025-26 will be played between 14 clubs in a single-leg round-robin format over 91 matches, with the team that gain the most points at the end of the 91 matches being crowned champions.

The league will involve around 35 match officials, who will conduct the 91 matches as the referees and ...