KOLKATA, INDIA: The stage is set for the return of India’s premier women’s football competition, with the Lxme Indian Women’s League (Lxme IWL) 2026–27 season kicking off its 10th edition on November 13.
The new season will begin with an exciting clash between two-time defending champions East Bengal FC and three-time champions Gokulam Kerala FC in Kalyani, outside Kolkata.
Ahead of the opening fixture, a press conference was held in Kolkata on Thursday, bringing together key stakeholders, marquee players and team representatives. The IWL will feature eight clubs competing across 56 matches this season.
IWL 2026-27 will see Lxme as title sponsor
This IWL season follows Capri Sports’ 15-year partnership with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to lead the commercial development and marketing of IWL and IWL 2. Lxme has also come on board as the league’s first-ever title sponsor, which is a significant milestone in the commercial growth of women’s football in India.
The association reflects growing brand confidence in the women’s game and is expected to bring greater visibility and commercial support to the league. With a long-term focus on building audiences, increasing visibility for clubs and players, and attracting greater commercial investment, the partnership aims to strengthen the foundations of women’s football in the country.
Where can I watch the IWL this season?
All matches will be streamed live on YouTube, allowing football fans across the country to follow the action. Fans can watch every match live on the league’s official YouTube channel (Lxme IWL YouTube Channel).
Complete list of players in IWL 2026-27
East Bengal FC
Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Sarangthem Khambi Chanu, Mamani Das, Pratima Bagdi, Sikha Saren, Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Astam Oraon, Sarita Yumnam, Toijam Thoibisana Chanu, Sushmita Lepcha, Supriya Kispotta, Rubina Khatun, Bandana Roy, Sathi Debnath, Deblina Bhattacharjee, Hemam Shilky Devi, Riya Duley, Birsi Oraon, Kayenpaibam Anju Chanu, Guguloth Soumya, Sandhya Maity, Sulanjana Raul, Pritika Barman, Shrabani Murmu, Rimpa Haldar, Naorem Priyangka Devi.
Gokulam Kerala FC
Shreya Hooda, Sowmiya N, Laya Balasubramanian, Arifa Zaheer Sayed, Baby Lalchhandami Ralte, Phoeby Okech Owiti, TH Sahena, Shubhangi Singh, Theertha Lakshmi E, Trisha Mallick, Greeshma M P, Chingakham Alina, Lourembam Menaka Devi, Renu, Priyanka Kashyap, Arathy P M, Remi Thokchom, Mousumi Murmu, Priyasa Sarkar, Vanessa Mbinho Chikupila, Priyadharshini, Amisha Baxla, Shilji Shaji, Djafari Asha.
BBFS Garhwal United Football Club
Jyotsna Bara, Ribansi Jamu, Sharubam Anika Devi, Yumlembam Pakpi Devi, Catherine Arthur, Heirangkhongjam Linda Chanu, Ernestina Tetteh, Fragrancy Riwan, Khumukcham Sanamija Chanu, Jyoti, Alka Indwar, Deepika Pal, Bonifilia Shullai, Sanfida Nongrum, Harmeen Kaur, Poonam S, Aarti, Esther Tingjoukim Haokip, Elizabeth Danso, Lhingdeikim Kipgen, Monisha Singha, Anita Dungdung, Nidhi, Shruti Kumari, Bobita Pachi.
HOPS Football Club
Khushi, Manisha, Shruti Jadaun, Nandani Kumari, Tamanna, Heena Khatun, Shivani Toppo, Sapna, Sonia, Ritu, Samiksha, Muskan, Himanshi, Khushbu, Elijabed Ekka, Khushbu Linda, Mamta, Santosh, Shailja, Vunglawmching, Shveta Rani, Pooja, Reena Kumari, Saloni, Shekha Kumari, Sabra Khatun.
Juba Sangha FC
Manisha, Preeti, Soniya, Samaira Sharma, Kavita, Ritu Devi, Poonam, Naina, Sneha, Kusum, Samiksha, Vandana, Varsha, Kanchan Rawat, Kiran, Asha, Komal, Khushbu, Nidhu, Vipanshi, Nisha, Manisha, Nitu, Gayatri Devi, Laxmi, Khushi, Rekha, Soniya, Lavanya Shukla, Shinu.
Kickstart FC
Maibam Linthoingambi Devi, Adrija Sarkhel, Aiswarya Arumugam, Wangkhem Linthoingambi Devi, Thingbaijam Sanjita Devi, Afreen Peerbhoy, Nimita Gurung, Abhista Basnett, Aruna Bag, Payel Layek, Julan Nongmaithem, Ipham Romina Begum, Monalisha Marandi, Konthoujam Daina Devi, Manasa K, Nameirakpam Arina Devi, Karishma Purushottam Shirvoikar, Oinam Babita Devi, Laishram Naotombi Devi, Ningthoujam Olivia Chanu, Janvi Sahu, Anushka Kumari, Dharshini Devi R, Longjam Nira Chanu, Ngashepam Pinku Devi.
Nita Football Academy
Moirangthem Monalisha Devi, Sakro Hembram, Susmita Pun, Joyce Asamoah, Elizabed Lakra, Pratima Bangal, Viksit Bara, K. Ngopawdi, Ritu Badaik, Khundongbam Ambalika, Khumukcham Bhumika Devi, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Tamanna Sillay, Ipshita Rout, Abigail Amorh, Lipi Kishan, Thandamoni Baskey, Neha, Kadidja Ibrahim Teme, Rukmani Murmu, Nongmeikapam Sibani Devi, Shikha Malik.
Sethu FC
Nandini, Munni, Hempriya Seram, Purnima Kumari, Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi, Dhurga Perumal, T Hoshika, Thokchom Martina, Shaikh Naaz Jahirabbas, Barot Bhartiben Chhaganbhai, Emmanuella Adzi, Sangita Basfore, Lisham Babina Devi, Grace H Lalrampari, Lhingneilam Kipgen, Musken Subba, Thingbaijam Babysana Devi, Rivka Ramji, Juanita Aguadze, Shubhangi Subba, Sushmita Jadhav, Serto Lynda Kom, Anwita Raghuraman, Malavika P, Sumati Kumari, Yumlam Lali, Pushpa Parab, Sandhiya, Apurna Narzary, Victoire Biatholi Maimouna.
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