For the first time in Uttar Pradesh, a football league templated on the Indian Super League (ISL) is set to get underway.
The Uttar Pradesh Super League (UPSL) will be played in March-April 2025 and will bring together football enthusiasts, young talents, and professional players from across the state to compete in a new format.
The football League will be played at the Greater Noida Stadium and KD Singh Babu Stadium in Lucknow.
The league, organised under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Football Sangh and managed by 100 Sports Pvt Ltd, aims to promote football in Uttar Pradesh.
An auction will be conducted for players hailing from Uttar Pradesh, where eight franchises will have the opportunity to bid on and recruit the best football talents.
Uttar Pradesh Football Sangh secretary Mohd Shahid said: “A blueprint for the Uttar Pradesh Super League has been prepared on the lines of the ISL, and it will be implemented in the coming months. Eight franchise teams will be included in the first season. Additionally, to give the event a larger format, all preparations, from commercial rights to event management, have been entrusted to 100 Sports.”
“We are thrilled to be a part of the journey to establish the Uttar Pradesh Super League as a major platform for football in the state. This league will not only bring high-level competition and showcase local talent but will also nurture the dreams of young footballers. Our vision is to create a vibrant football culture in Uttar Pradesh, and we are committed to providing the players and fans an unforgettable experience, said Pushkar Sharma, vice president of UP Football Sangh.
Speaking about the announcement, Ravindra Bhati, founder of 100 Sports, which holds the marketing rights for UPSL, said: “We are excited to partner with the Uttar Pradesh Football Sangh in launching the UPSL. Our aim is to elevate football’s presence in Uttar Pradesh and create a platform where young players can shine. This league will not only entertain but also inspire the next generation of footballers.”
