Bengaluru FC likely to play SC Delhi in their Indian Super League opener

Bengaluru: Bengaluru FC are likely to face debutant SC Delhi in their opening Indian Super League match at their home ground Sree Kanteerava Stadium for a 7:30 pm kick-off on February 15.

The match takes place on the second day of the much-delayed season as Mohun Bagan are in line to play Kerala Blasters in the first match for a 5 pm kick-off at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata while FC Goa will host another debutant Inter Kashi in a 7 pm kick-off in Fatorda.

These are as per a tentative fixture shared by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) presented to interested bidders for commercial and broadcast rights and are subject to change by participating clubs. 

As per it, last year’s runners-up BFC will host champions Mohun Bagan on March 14 while southern rivals Kerala Blasters will visit on April 11. Both matches are slated for a 7:30 pm kick.  

Among the remaining two matches that Bengaluru will play at home, the club will face Mohammedan Sporting (March 7, 7:30 pm) and 2024 champions Mumbai City FC (April 25, 5 pm). The remaining rivals, including East Bengal and Chennaiyin FC, will be played away. 

Meanwhile, the Kolkata Derby between Bagan and EBFC is slated for a May 3 showdown.