Official player information
Approved football background, position, city and player profile details.
IPF COMPETITIONS / SEASON 1
Earn your place.
A football competition built around the journey from application and assessment to teams, league football and the final.
Mumbai / Navi Mumbai · Venue to be confirmed · Competition through 14 February 2027
Read the Core Competition RulesCURRENT FLAGSHIP · MUMBAI REGION
IPF SEASON 01
Earn your place.
Let your football do the talking.
18–21AGE GROUP
~200PLAYERS
10TEAMS
48MATCHES
11WEEKS
₹10LPRIZE POOL
Season 1 kickoff5 December 2026Competition windowThrough 14 February 2027VenueMumbai / Navi Mumbai · To be confirmedApplication fee₹0Read Core Rules
Teams
Meet the ten Season 1 identities.
02Players
The selected player directory will go live after selection.
03Stories
Player stories and official profiles.
04Auction
One national pool becomes ten squads.
05Match Centre
Official competition updates as published by IPF.
IPF SEASON 1 · TEAM IDENTITIES
10 teams.
One IPF.
Ten regional identities. One national player pool. Through the player auction, selected players can join any team irrespective of home state or region.
Meet the 10 teams
MaharashtraMaharashtrache Mavale
Uttar PradeshUP Ke Veer
West BengalBanglar Baagh
KeralaKeralathinte Veeranmaar
PunjabPunjab De Sher
KarnatakaKarnatakada Veeraru
Tamil NaduTamizhaga Veerargal
Delhi NCRDilli Ke Diler
Northeast IndiaNortheast Bravehearts
GoaGoenche VeerIPF principle: regional identity does not mean regional player eligibility. Selection remains merit-based across one common Season 1 player pool.
SEASON 1 PLAYERS
Meet the players.
Follow the football.
Selected Season 1 players will be introduced through official IPF profiles, team information and competition updates as they are published.
Squads and identities
Selected players connect to their official Season 1 teams after team formation.
Football that builds a record
Official appearances, performances, awards and stories as published by IPF.
THE COMPETITION JOURNEY
From your first move.
To the final whistle.
01
Application
Put your name in the game.
Share your football background and apply through the Season 1 route.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Before your next step.
Who can join IPF?
The wider IPF Player Network is separate from Season 1 and welcomes enquiries across relevant ages and levels. Season 1 is for players aged 18–21 on 5 December 2026, with eligible birth dates from 6 December 2004 through 5 December 2008. Parents or guardians should submit enquiries for players under 18. Learn more →
How do I apply for Season 1?
Choose Player in Join IPF, then select Season 1 Application. Applying is free and the first application window closes at 11:59 PM IST on 11 October 2026. A received application does not guarantee assessment, selection or a team place. Learn more →
What is the Season 1 format?
Season 1 kicks off on 5 December 2026 and is planned through 14 February 2027 in Mumbai or Navi Mumbai, with the venue to be confirmed. The format is approximately 200 players, 10 teams, 48 matches, 11 weeks and a ₹10 lakh prize pool. Learn more →
How can a brand partner with IPF?
Use the Brand / Partner route to share your objectives. Partnership scope and pricing are discussed directly with IPF. No price or partnership is confirmed through this assistant. Learn more →
How do I contact IPF?
Email hello@indiaplayfootball.com or WhatsApp +91 96194 02999. Learn more →
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