The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided to schedule the Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2025-26 season earlier than usual to allow the senior national team ample time to prepare for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia, to be held from March 1 to 21 next year.
“It was decided to organise the 2025-26 Indian Women’s League season, featuring eight teams playing 14 matches each, from September 2025 to January 2026. The Indian U20 women’s team will also participate in the IWL. The earlier than usual scheduling would allow for ample preparation time in the lead-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, scheduled for March 1 to 21, 2026,” the AIFF stated in a release.
The Blue Tigresses will undergo an 83-day preparation camp, which will be conducted in three phases.
“This will include 10-12 international friendlies and five to seven matches with domestic teams. To effectively manage this calendar, the AIFF will engage with all IWL club owners to seek their support and cooperation in releasing players for the camps as and when required for the national interest,” the statement added.
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