Mumbai Super League 2025-26: Tentative Group Draws are Out

by Chittu Shetty July 1, 2025

The countdown to the much-awaited Mumbai Football Season 2025-26 has officially begun, following the announcement of the tentative group stage draw for the Mumbai Super League.

A total of 46 teams will battle for the prestige and pride of promotion to the top tier of Mumbai’s football, the Mumbai Premier League.

The upcoming season will build on the incredible action of the 2024-25 campaign, which saw Mumbai Soccer Prodigies crowned champions after a nail-biting playoff finish. In a memorable season that showcased the city’s emerging talent, Mumbai Soccer Prodigies, along with runners-up Waves FC and Mumbai Ultras FC, earned well-deserved promotions to the top-tier – Mumbai Premier League. Despite a valiant playoff performance, Brothers Football Welfare narrowly missed out on promotion and will be a formidable contender in this season’s Super League, looking to make a strong comeback.

The 2024-25 season was a true goal-fest, featuring a remarkable 247 matches where a stunning 1,101 goals were scored, averaging an impressive 4.46 goals per game. The season, which involved a total of 45 teams, saw its most lopsided victory in an 18-0 win for Anstrengung United over Spartans on December 14, 2024. From start to finish, the league delivered an onslaught of attacking football, culminating in Mumbai Soccer Prodigies’ title win, propelled by a hat-trick from their top scorer Nihal Colaco in the decisive final match.

For the 2025-26 season, a total of 46 teams will battle it out across four challenging groups. Among the 46 teams are four newly promoted sides from the MFA First Division 2024-25, who will join 42 returning teams from the previous Super League campaign. The teams have been drawn into four distinct groups, setting the stage for exciting matchups from the opening whistle.

Here is the official group draw for the Mumbai Super League 2025-26 season:

Group A

1. Football School Of India
2. 1st Division Champions
3. Anstrengung United
4. 1st Division Runners-Up
5. Offshots-SNFC
6. Ratnam FC
7. Skorost United
8. Brothers Football Welfare
9. Mumbai Marines
10. United Villagers WA
11. Pillai Salsette FC
12. Oranje- Mumbai Athletico FC

This group is shaping up to be one of the most competitive, with a mix of seasoned Super League teams and the top new entrants. The battle for the top spots here will be intense. Brothers Football Welfare, a seasoned team with two consecutive playoff appearances, will be a key contender, challenged by another MSL veteran, United Villagers WA. Teams like Mumbai Marines and Offshots will also look to make a bigger impact this time, while Skorost United has already begun their pre-season training.

Group B

1. India Rush
2. Young Guns FC
3. JMJ
4. Charkop FC
5. West Zone United
6. Mumbai Strikers
7. ICL-U19
8. Somaiya FC
9. Rudra FC
10. Symbians FC
11. Soccer XI
12. Spartans

This group is also one to watch, featuring a blend of experienced clubs and rising talent aiming to make a mark. Charkop FC, who were among the top-8 teams last season, will look to carry their momentum forward. Meanwhile, Somaiya FC, ICL U-19, Mumbai Strikers, and Symbians FC are all teams to keep an eye on in the race for the next round.

Group C

1. Soccer Saga
2. Oscar Foundation
3. Kopana FC
4. South Mumbai United
5. Regal Foundation
6. Millat FC
7. Young Guns India
8. 1st Div 3rd Place
9. Young Boys FC
10. Don Bosco Academy
11. Tarun Sporting

Group C presents a blend of seasoned campaigners and ambitious rising teams, setting the stage for some unpredictable results. Tarun Sporting, who missed out on the top-8 last season, will be trying hard for a promotion this time. Young Guns India, another team from the top-8, will also be interesting to watch. Teams like Millat FC, Kopana FC, and South Mumbai United will be among the strong contenders.

Group D

1. Bombay YMCA
2. 1st Division 4th Place
3. Bombay Gymkhana
4. Iron Born FC
5. ICL Youngstars
6. ROQS
7. CFCI
8. Colaba FC
9. United City FC
10. KSA Jr
11. Kenkre U-19

This group is bolstered by a strong presence of young, dynamic teams looking to prove themselves against more established competition. Iron Born FC will be a team to look out for, especially with the appointment of their new head coach, Floyd Pinto, former assistant coach of Odisha FC, who has now taken charge of both their senior and reserve teams. The group also features promising youth sides like ROQS, CFCI, KSA Jr, Kenkre U-19, and United City.

The stage is now set for a competitive and memorable season. Fans can look forward to watching a mix of seasoned clubs and hungry new entrants as they vie for glory and a coveted spot in the Mumbai Premier League.

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