Key Takeaways
- Punjab FC secured promotion to the Indian Super League after winning the 2022-23 I‑League.
- The club will compete in the ISL beginning with the 2023-24 season, becoming the league’s 12th team.
- This historic move aims to boost fan affinity and expand football’s footprint across India.
- ISL celebrates its 10th year, focusing on an inclusive and strong ecosystem for Indian football.
Mumbai: The Indian Super League on Wednesday announced Punjab FC as the latest entrant to the top tier league in Indian football from the upcoming 2023-24 season onwards.
Punjab FC became the first club to be promoted into ISL, owing to their title winning 2022-23 I-League campaign.
Indian Super League Spokesperson said, “We are delighted to welcome Punjab FC to the Indian Super League family. Punjab FC’s promotion to ISL will further expedite the growing fan affinity and footprint of the game in India. It brings a new wave of enthusiasm, talent and determination into the league, representing the passionate football fans from Punjab.”
“As ISL celebrates its 10th year this season, the league remains committed to delivering on its promise of fostering an inclusive and strong league ecosystem aimed at taking Indian football to new heights,” he added.
