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NEPL 2026/27

NORTH EAST PREMIER LEAGUE

The First Unified Football Economy in North East India

8 States | 8 Franchises | 59 Matches

Connecting football talent, regional identity, and commercial opportunity into one league platform.

WELCOME TO NEPL

The North East Premier League is a new football platform created to unite the football strength of North East India into one structured competition. NEPL is designed not only as a league, but as a long-term football economy connecting clubs, players, supporters, sponsors, broadcasters, and international opportunities.

THE LEAGUE

8States
8Franchises
59Matches
2026/27First season

Home-and-away league, top four to the semi-finals, one final. Dates to be announced.

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18. March 2026

NEPL News

The North East Premier League (NEPL) is a regional professional football league in Northeast India, officially introduced in January 2026.

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WHY NEPL

Strong Football Culture

Vibrant football passion across all 8 states

20–40%of players in India’s men’s national teams across age groups come from the North East
  • Over 30% of domestic ISL players are from the region
  • NorthEast United FC – Durand Cup champions 2024 & 2025
  • Aizawl FC – I-League champions 2016–17

Source: Outlook India, July 2026

Large Young Population

Home to India's leading talent base for local player potential

45M+people across the 8 North East states
  • A deep grassroots pool for every NEPL club
  • One franchise per state, so local talent plays at home
  • A clear pathway from local football to professional contracts

Source: Census of India 2011

High Digital Engagement

Region with massive engaged online support for football

Mobile-firstfans who follow, share and play online
  • Match updates and behind-the-scenes content on Facebook and Instagram
  • Fan Vote and the Predict the NEPL game on this site
  • Measurable reach for partners: views, votes and sign-ups

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Early-stage participation in a scalable football and commercial platform.

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