Registered
Your details are received and a player reference is created.
IPF PLAYER NETWORK
Your football. Your next chapter.
A player identity that belongs to you. A stage to compete, be seen and keep building your football journey beyond one season.
A player first.
Across seasons.
The IPF Player Network is the wider platform for players across relevant ages and levels. Season 1 is a separate opportunity with its own 18–21 eligibility.
Register your interest and share your football background. Your player reference identifies your submission; verification and competition selection are separate steps.
THE ASPIRATION
A place worth earning.
A platform that grows with the game.
IPF’s long-term ambition is for emerging footballers to recognise IPF as a meaningful place to compete. Each season can introduce a new generation while the teams, records, stories and history of the platform continue to build.
Verified
IPF reviews the relevant details. Registration alone does not grant verified status.
Competition Player
A player selected for a competition participates under that competition’s rules.
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.
Official player information
Approved football background, position, city and player profile details.
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.
CURRENT 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
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 →
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE