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Indian Football Tournament List: This article compiles the list of football tournaments in India- domestic and international football tournaments in which India participates. If you have additional information, please share it with us.
Indian Football Tournament List- Domestic & International
Famous Football tournaments in India: Below is a compilation of domestic football tournaments and leagues taking place actively till 2023 throughout India annually.
List of Football Leagues in India
Senior Men’s Football Leagues in India
| League | Tier | Dates | Promotion To | Relegation To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League (ISL) | 1 | 21 Sep 2023 – 2024 | – | – |
| I-League | 2 | 28 Oct 2023 – Apr 2024 | ISL | I-League 2 |
| I-League 2 | 3 | Dec 2023 – Apr 2024 | I-League | I-League 3 |
| I-League 3 | 4 | 9 Nov 2023 – TBD | I-League 2 | State League |
| Indian State Leagues | 5 | Various | I-League 3 | Various |
List of Indian Men’s Domestic Tournaments
Senior Men’s National Football Tournament List | Domestic Cup
| Competition | Season |
|---|---|
| Indian Super Cup | 3 – 6 Apr (qualification rounds) 8 – 25 Apr (main competition) |
| Durand Cup | 3 Aug – 3 Sep 2023 |
| Santosh Trophy | 8 Oct 2023 – TBD |
| Hero Federation Cup | TBD |
| Futsal Club Championship | 8–19 Feb 2023 |
| National Beach Soccer Championship | 26 Jan – 1 Feb 2023 |
- Inter-School Football Tournament- Subroto Cup
Indian Men’s International Football Tournament List
Senior Men’s International Football Tournaments
| Competition | Date |
|---|---|
| Hero Intercontinental Cup | |
| Merdeka Cup | 13 – 17 Oct 2023 |
| Tri-Nation Series | 22–28 Mar 2023 |
| Kings Cup | 7–10 Sep 2023 |
| SAFF Championship | 21 Jun – 4 Jul |
| Asian Games | Every Fourth year |
| AFC Cup | 18 Sep 2023 – 5 May 2024 |
| AFC Champions League | 18 Sep 2023 – 18 May 2024 |
| AFC Asian Cup | 12 Jan – 10 Feb 2024 |
Qualification for Asian competitions
AFC Football Tournament List
| Competition | Qualify For | Qualification Stage |
|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League | Indian Super League Premiers | Group stage |
| AFC Cup | Indian Super Cup Winner | Group stage |
| ISL Champions or runners-up | play-off |
Women’s Football Tournament List
Senior Women Football Tournaments
| Senior Women’s National Football Championship | 22 March – 28 Jun 2023 | National |
| Indians Womens League | 8 Dec 2023 – 24 Mar 2024 | National |
| Gold Cup | – | International |
| AFC Women’s Asian Cup | 20 Jan – 6 Feb | International |
| SAFF Women’s Club Championship | 6–19 Sep 2022 | International |
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FAQs
1. Which Football League in India is the highest?
Indian Super League is top-tier league in India, following that I-League, I-League 2, I-League 3, and State Leagues.
2. What are the major football tournament?
There are lots of major football tournaments, yet FIF World Cup stands out as the largest global tournament.