Bengaluru FC set to face Sporting Club Delhi in ISL opener

Bengaluru FC is set to face Sporting Club Delhi in the opening match of the 13th edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) on Saturday. The Bengaluru FC team, led by Sunil Chhetri, aims to start the 2026–27 season with a win at its home ground, Kanteerava Stadium. The league has returned to its traditional round-robin format, featuring 'home and away' matches. The 13th edition also saw a ₹25 crore sponsorship deal with MG and digital streaming partnerships with YouTube.