ISL 2023-24: Knockout stage starts from April 19; final to take place on May 4

The Indian Super League (ISL) has announced the dates of the 2023-24 season final and the playoffs scheduled to start this month. The season final will be held on May 04. The fight for a place in the final starts from April 19 with the knockout matches followed by the semi-finals in home & away format.

Format

The top two teams at the end of the league stage will qualify directly for the semi-finals, whereas the sides finishing third to the sixth will play a single-leg playoff in a knockout format to determine the other two semi-finalists.

Playoffs Schedule

Knockouts — 19&20 April

Semi-finals (1st leg) — 23 & 24 April

Semi-finals (2nd leg) — 28 & 29 April

The 2023-24 season of the Indian Super League has been one of the most exciting and competitive seasons, with Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan in the fray to win the League. The six playoffs teams have already been confirmed with the 6th spot being taken by Chennaiyin FC after East Bengal FC’s loss to Punjab FC. In addition to Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan SG; Odisha FC, FC Goa and Kerala Blasters FC had already qualified for the playoffs.

The venue of the final shall be announced soon.