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{{Short description|Football league in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2025}}
{{Infobox football league
|name = Kashmir Super League
|image =
|pixels =
|organiser = Fucan Sports Pvt Ltd
|founded = 2025
|country = India
|confed =
|divisions =
|teams = 6
|promotion =
|relegation =
|levels =
|domest_cup =
|champions = United Elegant FC (1st title)
|season =
|most_champs =
|most_caps =
|top_goalscorer =
|tv = KSL ([[YouTube]])
|website = {{URL|https://kashmirsuperleague.org/|kashmirsuperleague.org}}
|current = 2025
}}

'''Kashmir Super League''' ('''KSL'''), also known as '''Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League''' due to sponsorship reasons, is a franchise-based professional football league held in [[Srinagar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu & Kashmir]], India.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Excelsior |first1=Daily |title=Gul inaugurates Kashmir Super League player bidding event |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/gul-inaugurates-kashmir-super-league-player-bidding-event/ |website=Daily Excelsior |access-date=22 July 2025 |date=28 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Network |first1=KL News |title=United Elegant FC Crowned Champions in Khyber Cement KSL |url=https://kashmirlife.net/united-elegant-fc-crowned-champions-in-khyber-cement-ksl-398418/ |website=Kashmir Life |access-date=25 July 2025 |date=24 July 2025}}</ref> It is the first corporate-owned, auction‑based football competition in the region .<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sofi |first1=Jahangir |title=Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League: Kashmir hosts historic player auction for first-ever franchise-based football league |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/sports/khyber-cement-kashmir-super-league-kashmir-hosts-historic-player-auction-for-first-ever-franchise-based-football-league/ |website=Greater Kashmir |access-date=14 July 2025 |date=27 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Khan |first1=Abid |title=DFA Srinagar accepts its failure, terms KSL a 'savior' for football |url=https://ksportswatch.com/dfa-srinagar-accepts-its-failure-terms-ksl-a-savior-for-football/ |website=KSportsWatch |access-date=20 July 2025 |date=15 July 2025}}</ref> It was launched in 2025 to promote and provide a professional platform for players in the region.<ref>{{cite web |title=J&K Hosts First-Ever Franchise Football League, Athletes Bag Lakhs In Auction |url=https://www.news18.com/india/jk-hosts-first-ever-franchise-football-kashmir-super-league-athletes-bag-lakhs-in-auction-9408607.html |website=News18 |access-date=14 July 2025 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Secy Sports Council kicks off KSL — The Kashmir Monitor |url=https://www.thekashmirmonitor.net/secy-sports-council-kicks-off-ksl/ |access-date=19 July 2025 |date=27 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Kashmir Super League: Football, Electric crowds, fierce competition |url=https://www.crosstownnews.in/post/144748/kashmir-super-league-football-electric-crowds-fierce-competition.html |website=www.crosstownnews.in |access-date=28 July 2025}}</ref>

The inaugural season was won by United Elegant FC who defeated Kashmir Avengers FC in a penalty shootout.<ref>{{cite web |title=Khyber Cements Kashmir Super League 2025: United Elegant FC clinch KSL title before record crowd at TRC Ground, Srinagar |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/sports/khyber-cements-kashmir-super-league-2025-united-elegant-fc-clinch-ksl-title-before-record-crowd-at-trc-ground-srinagar/ |website=Greater Kashmir |access-date=4 August 2025 |date=3 August 2025}}</ref>

== History ==
The league was officially launched on 8 July 2025 by Sports Minister [[Satish Sharma (politician)|Satish Sharma]] along with other dignitaries.<ref>{{cite web |title=Trophy, jerseys of Kashmir Super League launched |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/j-k/trophy-jerseys-of-kashmir-super-league-launched/ |website=The Tribune |access-date=26 July 2025 |language=en}}</ref> The trophy and team jerseys were unveiled at the ceremony.<ref name="RisingLaunch">{{Cite web |title=Satish Sharma launches Kashmir Super League 2025 |url=https://risingkashmir.com/satish-sharma-launches-kashmir-super-league-2025/ |website=Rising Kashmir |date=8 July 2025 |access-date=13 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=SERVICE |first1=GK NEWS |title=Kashmir Super League 2025 launched with fanfare |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/sports/kashmir-super-league-2025-launched-with-fanfare/ |website=Greater Kashmir |access-date=14 July 2025 |date=8 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Khyber Cements Kashmir Super League : New JK United FC Clinches Thrilling 3–2 Win in 10th Match |url=https://risingkashmir.com/khyber-cements-kashmir-super-league-new-jk-united-fc-clinches-thrilling-3-2-win-in-10th-match/ |website=Rising Kashmir |access-date=22 July 2025 |date=20 July 2025}}</ref>

== Format ==
The league features six teams competing in a round-robin format followed by playoffs. All matches are held at the [[TRC Turf Ground]] in Srinagar.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Excelsior |first1=Daily |title=Six teams to participate in Kashmir Super League 2025 |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/six-teams-to-participate-in-kashmir-super-league-2025/ |website=Daily Excelsior |access-date=14 July 2025 |date=5 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=J&K's biggest football tournament kicks off at TRC Srinagar |url=https://kashmirreader.com/2025/06/05/jks-biggest-football-tournament-kicks-off-at-trc-srinagar/ |website=Kashmir Reader |access-date=27 July 2025 |date=5 June 2025}}</ref>

The league also adopts the [[Nivia Sports|Nivia]] [[Indian Super League|ISL]]‑standard match ball, aligning it with national-level football protocols.<ref>{{cite web |title=Khyber Kashmir Super League Names Nivia As Official Ball Partner |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2025/05/08/khyber-kashmir-super-league-names-nivia-as-official-ball-partner/ |website=Kashmir Observer |access-date=22 July 2025 |date=8 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Football fever all set to ignite Kashmir Valley |url=https://www.onlykashmir.in/27175/football-fever-all-set-to-ignite-kashmir-valley/ |website=Only Kashmir |access-date=30 July 2025 |date=9 May 2025}}</ref>

== Sponsorship ==
The league is primarily sponsored by '''Khyber Cement''' and powered by '''Athwas Hyundai'''. It is managed by '''Fucan Sports Pvt Ltd'''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kashmir Super League 2025 announced |url=https://kashmirreader.com/2025/05/10/kashmir-super-league-2025-announced/ |website=Kashmir Reader |date=10 May 2025 |access-date=14 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Khyber Kashmir Super League Names Nivia As Official Ball Partner |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2025/05/08/khyber-kashmir-super-league-names-nivia-as-official-ball-partner/ |website=Kashmir Observer |access-date=19 July 2025 |date=8 May 2025}}</ref>

== Teams ==
* Greenend Heroes FC
* Athwas India XI
* New JK United FC
* Arco United FC
* Aqua Kashmir Avengers FC
* United Elegant FC<ref name="KOKickoff">{{Cite web |title=Kashmir Super League Kicks Off At TRC With Thrilling Game |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2025/07/10/kashmir-super-league-kicks-off-at-trc-with-thrilling-game/ |website=Kashmir Observer |date=10 July 2025 |access-date=13 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Network |first1=KL News |title=Kashmir Super League 2025 Launched, Six Teams to Compete |url=https://kashmirlife.net/kashmir-super-league-2025-launched-six-teams-to-compete-396349/ |website=Kashmir Life |access-date=14 July 2025 |date=8 July 2025}}</ref>

==Champions==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:left;"
|-
!Season
!Champions
!Runners-up
!Ref
|-
| align="center" |2025
|United Elegant FC
|Kashmir Avengers FC
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khyber Cements Kashmir Super League 2025: United Elegant FC clinch KSL title before record crowd at TRC Ground, Srinagar |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/sports/khyber-cements-kashmir-super-league-2025-united-elegant-fc-clinch-ksl-title-before-record-crowd-at-trc-ground-srinagar/ |date=3 August 2025 |website=Greater Kashmir }}</ref>
|}

==See also==
* [[Football in India]]
* [[Jammu and Kashmir Football Association]]
* [[TRC Turf Ground]]

== References ==
<references/>

==External links==
* [https://kashmirsuperleague.org/ Official website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/kashmirsuperleague1 Kashmir Super League on Facebook]

[[Category:Football in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Regional football leagues in India]]
[[Category:2025 establishments in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Sports leagues established in 2025]]

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