New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear pleas by stakeholders on the status of the Indian Super League (ISL), offering some relief to millions of fans awaiting the new season of the country's premier football competition.

The case centres on the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Ltd. (FSDL), which has been on hold since April following an apex court directive. ISL clubs and AIFF approached the Supreme Court, citing delays in the 2025-26 season, frozen player contracts and operational disruptions due to the stalled MRA.

The matter will be heard on 22 August by a bench led by Justice P.S. Narasimha, after being mentioned by amicus curiae,...