| Organising body | Fucan Sports Pvt Ltd |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2025 |
| Country | India |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| Current champions | United Elegant FC (1st title) |
| TV partners | KSL (YouTube) |
| Website | 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 & Kashmir, India.[1][2] It is the first corporate-owned, auction‑based football competition in the region .[3][4] It was launched in 2025 to promote and provide a professional platform for players in the region.[5][6][7]
The inaugural season was won by United Elegant FC who defeated Kashmir Avengers FC in a penalty shootout.[8]
History[edit | edit source]
The league was officially launched on 8 July 2025 by Sports Minister Satish Sharma along with other dignitaries.[9] The trophy and team jerseys were unveiled at the ceremony.[10][11][12]
Format[edit | edit source]
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.[13][14]
The league also adopts the Nivia ISL‑standard match ball, aligning it with national-level football protocols.[15][16]
Sponsorship[edit | edit source]
The league is primarily sponsored by Khyber Cement and powered by Athwas Hyundai. It is managed by Fucan Sports Pvt Ltd.[17][18]
Teams[edit | edit source]
- Greenend Heroes FC
- Athwas India XI
- New JK United FC
- Arco United FC
- Aqua Kashmir Avengers FC
- United Elegant FC[19][20]
Champions[edit | edit source]
| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Elegant FC | Kashmir Avengers FC | [21] |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Excelsior, Daily (28 June 2025). "Gul inaugurates Kashmir Super League player bidding event". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ↑ Network, KL News (24 July 2025). "United Elegant FC Crowned Champions in Khyber Cement KSL". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ↑ Sofi, Jahangir (27 June 2025). "Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League: Kashmir hosts historic player auction for first-ever franchise-based football league". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ↑ Khan, Abid (15 July 2025). "DFA Srinagar accepts its failure, terms KSL a 'savior' for football". KSportsWatch. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ↑ "J&K Hosts First-Ever Franchise Football League, Athletes Bag Lakhs In Auction". News18. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ↑ "Secy Sports Council kicks off KSL — The Kashmir Monitor". 27 June 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ↑ "Kashmir Super League: Football, Electric crowds, fierce competition". www.crosstownnews.in. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ↑ "Khyber Cements Kashmir Super League 2025: United Elegant FC clinch KSL title before record crowd at TRC Ground, Srinagar". Greater Kashmir. 3 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ↑ "Trophy, jerseys of Kashmir Super League launched". The Tribune. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "Satish Sharma launches Kashmir Super League 2025". Rising Kashmir. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ↑ SERVICE, GK NEWS (8 July 2025). "Kashmir Super League 2025 launched with fanfare". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ↑ "Khyber Cements Kashmir Super League : New JK United FC Clinches Thrilling 3–2 Win in 10th Match". Rising Kashmir. 20 July 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ↑ Excelsior, Daily (5 June 2025). "Six teams to participate in Kashmir Super League 2025". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ↑ "J&K's biggest football tournament kicks off at TRC Srinagar". Kashmir Reader. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ↑ "Khyber Kashmir Super League Names Nivia As Official Ball Partner". Kashmir Observer. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ↑ "Football fever all set to ignite Kashmir Valley". Only Kashmir. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ↑ "Kashmir Super League 2025 announced". Kashmir Reader. 10 May 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ↑ "Khyber Kashmir Super League Names Nivia As Official Ball Partner". Kashmir Observer. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ↑ "Kashmir Super League Kicks Off At TRC With Thrilling Game". Kashmir Observer. 10 July 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ↑ Network, KL News (8 July 2025). "Kashmir Super League 2025 Launched, Six Teams to Compete". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ↑ "Khyber Cements Kashmir Super League 2025: United Elegant FC clinch KSL title before record crowd at TRC Ground, Srinagar". Greater Kashmir. 3 August 2025.