2024–25 I-League 3
The I-League 3 is a men's professional football league in India. It forms the fourth tier of the Indian football league system, below the I-League 2 and above the State leagues.
History
For the first time, the AIFF introduced qualifiers for the I-League 2 in the 2022–23 season. On 13 June 2023, the AIFF league committee announced introducing a new league below the I-League 2, where champions of State leagues and nominated clubs will play. State FAs have to nominate a team before July 31. The AIFF wants to create a competitive pyramid with a concrete progression pathway, aimed to allow even the smallest of clubs to get promoted to the higher divisions.
Clubs
There are total 22 clubs competing in the I-League 3.
Current clubs
New Friends
Doaba United
International
Jaipur Elite
KIYC
Abbas Union
Delhi
Mumbai
Season | Clubs |
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2023–24 | Kenkre, Maharashtra Oranje |
Results
- Source:
Season | Champions | Runners-up | Third place | No. of teams |
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2023–24 | Sporting Goa | Dempo | Sporting Bengaluru | 25 |
See also
- Football in India
- History of Indian football
- List of football clubs in India
- NFL Second Division
- NFL Third Division
- Santosh Trophy