Exciting Conclusion to the 2025 Indian Super League Season

Thrilling Finale Awaits in ISL 2025

The 2025 Indian Super League (ISL) season is set to conclude on Thursday, May 21, with an exhilarating finish as five teams vie for the championship. The final day will feature four matches played simultaneously, with not only the trophy but also qualification for the AFC Champions League 2 playoff on the line. Currently, East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, Mumbai City FC, Punjab FC, and Jamshedpur FC all have a shot at glory. At present, East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, and Bengaluru lead the standings with 23 points each, while Punjab City FC and Mumbai City FC follow closely with 22 points. Jamshedpur FC sits at 21 points.

ISL 2026 Standings Before the Final Matches

Final Day Matchups in ISL 2026

• East Bengal vs Inter Kashi - Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata - 7:30 PM IST
• Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Sporting Club Delhi - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata - 7:30 PM IST
• Punjab FC vs Mumbai City FC - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi - 7:30 PM IST
• Jamshedpur FC vs Odisha FC - JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur - 7:30 PM IST

Title Scenarios for ISL 2025-26

East Bengal - East Bengal holds the title in their grasp; a win against Inter Kashi will secure the championship for them unless Mohun Bagan can overcome a five-goal deficit in goal difference (GD). In the event of a draw, they must rely on Mohun Bagan to either draw or lose, and the Punjab-Mumbai match to end in a draw. Mohun Bagan - Mohun Bagan must win against SG Delhi and either close the five-goal gap in GD or hope East Bengal loses or draws. Punjab FC and Mumbai City FC: These two teams are tied on points and face each other. The winner will claim the title if both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan do not win. A draw between them means neither can win the trophy. Jamshedpur FC: Jamshedpur has a slim chance and requires several favorable outcomes to clinch the title. They must win their match and hope both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan lose, while the Punjab FC-Mumbai City FC match must end in a draw.

Why Bengaluru FC Cannot Claim the Title?

Bengaluru City is also tied on points with Mohun Bagan and East Bengal but cannot win the title even if both teams lose and Punjab-Mumbai draw, along with Jamshedpur losing or drawing. This scenario would leave four teams level on points, but Bengaluru would be eliminated based on head-to-head results, having drawn or lost against all these teams (Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Mumbai City FC, Punjab FC). It's important to note that head-to-head results are the primary tiebreaker before goal difference. Both Mohun Bagan and East Bengal have drawn their matches against each other.