In Brief:
- Jamshedpur FC is pulling out of the 2026–27 ISL season (no official reason given).
- The Tata Group–owned club will shift its focus entirely to youth development and grassroots football.
- Their exit reduces the ISL to 13 teams for the upcoming season.
Former Indian Super League (ISL) shield winners Jamshedpur FC have announced their withdrawal from the top tier of Indian football ahead of the 2026–27 season.
The Tata Group–owned club released a social media statement confirming their departure without providing a specific reason, though they emphasized that they will remain committed to developing youth and grassroots football across India.
While their departure leaves the ISL with 13 teams for the upcoming season, Jamshedpur FC expressed gratitude to their fans, players, staff, and the AIFF for their support since the club's inception in 2017.
Source: NDTV
