11 Facts About Indian Super League

Indian Super League is the men's professional top tier football league in Indian football league system.

Indian Super League was officially launched on 21 October 2013 by IMG–Reliance, Star Sports, and the All India Football Federation.

Indian Super League had approved the 3+1 rule to help local players actively participate in the league.

However, in June 2017, it was announced that the AFC, along with FIFA, would recognise the Indian Super League and allow clubs to participate in the AFC Cup starting in 2019.

The Super Cup was contested by all ten sides in the ISL and the top 10 sides from the I-League, the other top flight league in India, during its initial seasons.

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Just like the Indian Premier League, the Indian Super League has a similar ownership model where the teams are owned by prominent businessmen, as well as celebrity owners from Bollywood and cricket.

Indian Super League would spend $25 million on the competition during those three years according to Nita Ambani, the league's chairperson.

Star Sports, one of the organisers of the Indian Super League, serves as the official broadcasters of the league in India.

Indian Super League experienced a sharp growth in ratings after the 2016 season with over 216 million viewers on television throughout.

Indian Super League cup was unveiled on 5 October 2014, by Nita Ambani, the founder and chairperson of Football Sports Development.

Golden Boot is awarded to the top goalscorer of each season, the Winning Pass of the Indian Super League award is presented to the top assist provider of each season and the Golden Glove is awarded to the goalkeeper with the most cleansheets in a season.