The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season has reached its business end as the league phase closes out with Hyderabad FC taking on Kerala Blasters. (More Football News)
Here's all you need to know about the ISL play-offs format, live streaming, dates and teams qualified
The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season has reached its business end as the league phase closes out with Hyderabad FC taking on Kerala Blasters. (More Football News)
ISL 2024-25 features 13 sides with the addition of Mohammedan Sporting Club, who had won promotion after having won the I-League last season.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant are the ISL 2024-25 Shield Winners after having finished the season in pole position. FC Goa, NorthEast United FC, Bengaluru FC, Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai City FC have booked their spot in the play-offs.
As the ISL Play-offs format goes, the best six sides after the league phase, make it to the play-offs with the top-two securing a direct pathway to the semis.
Furthermore, the side that finishes top of the table after league phase, wins the League Shield and also wins a ticket for the AFC Champions League Two group phase.
The remaining four sides battle it out for spot in the semi-finals through a play-off round. The teams finishing third and fourth, have home comfort in the one-off play-off ties.
| League Position | Qualified Team |
| 1 | Mohun Bagan Super Giant |
| 2 | FC Goa |
| 3 | NorthEast United FC |
| 4 | Bengaluru FC |
| 5 | Jamshedpur FC |
| 6 | Mumbai City FC |
The Mariners were the first-ever team in the ISL to successfully defend their ISL Shield. FC Goa were the second team to qualify for the play-offs, after their 1-1 draw with Kerala Blasters last month.
Manolo Marquez's side finished second in the ISL table, which meant they have secured a direct spot in the semi-finals.
Former ISL champions Bengaluru FC came in third after their 1-0 win over Chennaiyin FC in February. Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC were the fourth and fifth teams to wrap up their spot in the play-offs.
Mumbai City FC's 2-0 away win at Bengaluru FC, sealed their spot in the play-offs.
| Date | Match | Stage | Start time | Venue |
| TBD | NorthEast United FC vs Mumbai City FC | Playoff | 7:30 PM | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong |
| TBD | Bengaluru FC vs Jamshedpur FC | Playoff | 7:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| TBD | TBD vs Mohun Bagan | Semi-final 1, first leg | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| TBD | TBD vs FC Goa | Semi-final 2, first leg | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| TBD | Mohun Bagan vs TBD | Semi-final 1, second leg | 7:30 PM | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| TBD | FC Goa vs TBD | Semi-final 2, second leg | 7:30 PM | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa |
| TBD | TBD vs TBD | Final | 7:30 PM | TBD |
The Indian Super League is streamed live on JioHotstar (English, Hindi, Bengali, and Malayalam) and telecast live on Star Sports – 3 (English, Hindi, Bengali, and Malayalam), Asianet Plus (Malayalam).