The 2026 I-League 2 is the 4th season as the third tier of the Indian football league system. Diamond Harbour were the defending champions, having won the 2024âÂÂ25 I-League 2.
On 6 January 2026, the AIFF announced that due to shortened season, the 7 I-League 2 clubs and 26 2024âÂÂ25 I-League 3 clubs would be merged, along with additional 7 clubs to form a 40-member league for this season. On 20 February, the federation did a u-turn, declaring that the 2026 Indian Football League 2 would possibly be a 10-club single-leg tournament.
Nine clubs will participate in I-League 2, which will be played in a home-and-away single-leg format, with each team playing all opponents once, four at home and four away. Sporting are expected to choose Atal Stadium, Bambolim.
The following clubs changed since last season.
Relegated from 2024âÂÂ25 I-League
Promoted from 2024âÂÂ25 I-League 3
Administratively admitted
Promoted to 2025âÂÂ26 IFL
Relegated from 2024âÂÂ25 I-League 2
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