Kerala Blasters FC and all other participating clubs in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season have now officially confirmed their home venues ahead of the league’s kickoff on February 14, bringing clarity to lingering uncertainties around the upcoming campaign. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) had set a deadline of January 12 for clubs to finalise and report their home stadium details, a key step to finalising fixtures, broadcast deals and commercial arrangements for the season.
For Kerala Blasters FC, this means a return to playing their home matches at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, where the club enjoys passionate support from its fanbase and a long tradition of electrifying football. The confirmation of the stadium as a home venue comes after weeks of speculation and administrative coordination between the club, state officials and the league’s governing body.
The ISL season will feature 14 clubs from across India, each hosting matches at their respective grounds, with the league’s home-and-away format expected to generate intense competition over 91 fixtures. The return to scheduled home games is seen as a major relief for fans and organizers, particularly after past uncertainties around commercial partnerships and league operations earlier in the planning phase.
Kerala Blasters have also been active off the pitch: the club recently established a new training facility called ‘The Sanctuary’ in Thrippunithura, Kochi, which will serve as a base for first-team training, academy development and youth integration ahead of the enhanced season.
Supporters now look forward to a full home schedule at Kochi, with expectations high that Kerala Blasters will leverage local support to secure strong results in the 2025-26 ISL campaign. The club’s strategic preparations and confirmed venue set the stage for an exciting season for fans across Kerala and the Indian football community.
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