Odisha FC ISL 2026-27 begins away at Punjab FC in Delhi on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at 7:30 PM IST, and the Juggernauts’ first home game at the Kalinga Stadium is against NorthEast United FC on 24 October. On this page you’ll find the complete Odisha FC schedule for 2026-27 with dates, kick-off times and venues, the foreign signings, coach, ticket details and everything an Odisha fan needs for Season 13.
Odisha FC 2026-27: Quick Facts
| Club | Odisha FC (The Juggernauts) |
|---|---|
| League | Indian Super League 2026-27 (Season 13) |
| First match | Punjab FC vs Odisha FC – Wed, 14 Oct 2026, 7:30 PM IST |
| First home match | Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC – Sat, 24 Oct 2026, 7:30 PM IST |
| Phase 1 matches | 12 (6 home, 6 away) |
| Total league matches | 24 (12 home, 12 away) |
| Head coach | TG Purushothaman (India) |
| Captain | – |
| Home stadium | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar (capacity 15,000) |
| Owner | GMS Inc. |
| Founded | 2014 as Delhi Dynamos; rebranded as Odisha FC on 31 August 2019 |
| 2025-26 finish | 11th (11 pts; 2W 5D 6L) |
“–” means the detail has not been officially confirmed yet.
Odisha FC Schedule 2026-27 (Phase 1 Fixtures)
The official ISL 2026-27 Phase 1 fixtures were announced on 26 September 2026. Odisha FC play 12 matches in Phase 1, between 14 October 2026 and 15 January 2027 – 6 at home and 6 away. Odisha play four home games in a row in December at the Kalinga Stadium. All kick-off times are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue | H/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 14 Oct 2026 | 7:30 PM | Punjab FC vs Odisha FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi | Away |
| Sat, 17 Oct 2026 | 5:00 PM | Inter Kashi vs Odisha FC | To be confirmed | Away |
| Sat, 24 Oct 2026 | 7:30 PM | Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar | Home |
| Thu, 05 Nov 2026 | 7:30 PM | Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Odisha FC | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata | Away |
| Fri, 04 Dec 2026 | 5:00 PM | Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar | Home |
| Wed, 09 Dec 2026 | 5:00 PM | Odisha FC vs FC Goa | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar | Home |
| Wed, 16 Dec 2026 | 7:30 PM | Odisha FC vs Sporting Club Delhi | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar | Home |
| Sun, 20 Dec 2026 | 7:30 PM | Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters FC | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar | Home |
| Sun, 03 Jan 2027 | 5:00 PM | East Bengal FC vs Odisha FC | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata | Away |
| Fri, 08 Jan 2027 | 7:30 PM | Chennaiyin FC vs Odisha FC | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai | Away |
| Tue, 12 Jan 2027 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai City FC vs Odisha FC | Mumbai Football Arena (Andheri Sports Complex), Mumbai | Away |
| Fri, 15 Jan 2027 | 7:30 PM | Odisha FC vs Churchill Brothers | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar | Home |
Key Odisha FC matches to watch
- Season opener: Punjab FC vs Odisha FC – 14 October, Delhi.
- First home game: Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC – 24 October, Kalinga Stadium.
- December home run: Bengaluru FC (4 December), FC Goa (9 December), Sporting Club Delhi (16 December) and Kerala Blasters FC (20 December).
- Kolkata trips: away at Mohun Bagan Super Giant (5 November) and East Bengal FC (3 January).
Phase 2 fixtures (January to May 2027) will be added here as soon as the league releases them. For every club’s matches, see the full ISL 2026-27 schedule.
Odisha FC Tickets 2026-27: How to Book
Odisha FC play their home matches at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Under the ISL’s new club-led model, the club has not yet announced its official ticketing partner or prices for 2026-27. Odisha FC’s first home match is on 24 October, so sales should open before then. We’ll add direct booking links for every Odisha FC home fixture on this page as soon as they are announced.
Odisha FC Squad 2026-27
Odisha have rebuilt their foreign group, including Giorgi Aburjania — the first Georgian player ever to sign for an ISL club — and added several young Indian players. The list below is based on reports as of 22 September 2026.
Foreign players
| Player | Nationality | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Eze | Nigeria | Defender |
| Giorgi Aburjania | Georgia | Midfielder |
| Manu Molina | Spain | Midfielder |
| Mahmoud Eid | Palestine | Winger / Forward |
| Everton Nascimento | Brazil | Forward |
Key ins and outs
Signed: Stephen Eze (from Jamshedpur FC), Giorgi Aburjania (from FC Twente), Manu Molina, Mahmoud Eid, Everton Nascimento; Hrithik Tiwari, Nihal Sudeesh, Aashir Salim and Nandhakumar Sekar.
Extended: VP Suhair, Puitea, Edwin, Tejas Krishna and Rahim Ali.
Left: Carlos Delgado (to Mumbai City FC).
Odisha FC Head Coach
TG Purushothaman was appointed Odisha FC head coach on 5 February 2026 and has been retained for the new season. The Indian coach now has a full pre-season and a rebuilt squad to work with.
Odisha FC in 2025-26: How Last Season Went
Odisha FC finished 11th in 2025-26 with 11 points (2 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses), scoring 14 and conceding 22. It was a disappointing season for a club that reached the ISL semi-finals only two years earlier.
Kalinga Stadium: Odisha FC’s Home Ground
Odisha FC play at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, with a capacity of around 15,000. Six of their 12 Phase 1 matches are at home, including four in a row in December.
Odisha FC History and Trophies
The club was founded in 2014 as Delhi Dynamos and moved to Bhubaneswar as Odisha FC in August 2019. Their biggest success came in 2023, when they won the Super Cup by beating Bengaluru FC 2-1, and they went on to top the AFC Cup South Zone in 2023-24. Their best ISL finish is 4th, in 2023-24.
| Trophy | Titles / Seasons |
|---|---|
| Super Cup | 1 (2023) |
| AFC Cup | South Zone winners (2023-24) |
| Best ISL finish | 4th (2023-24) |
Odisha FC 2026-27 Season Preview
After an 11th-place finish, Odisha need a big improvement. A new foreign spine and a four-game home run in December give Purushothaman’s side a real chance to climb the table. A top-six finish would be a very good season.
Where to Watch Odisha FC Matches Live
The official TV broadcaster and streaming partner for ISL 2026-27 have not been announced yet. Reports suggest Zee is close to a TV deal and YouTube is expected to stream matches, but neither is confirmed. We’ll update this section once the league confirms where to watch every Odisha FC match live.
Odisha FC ISL 2026-27: Frequently Asked Questions
When is Odisha FC’s first match in ISL 2026-27?
Odisha FC play Punjab FC on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at 7:30 PM IST (Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi).
When is Odisha FC’s first home match?
Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at 7:30 PM IST (Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar).
How many matches will Odisha FC play in ISL 2026-27?
24 league matches – 12 at home and 12 away. Phase 1 has 12 of them: 6 at home and 6 away.
Who is Odisha FC’s head coach for 2026-27?
TG Purushothaman, appointed on 5 February 2026.
Who are Odisha FC’s foreign players for 2026-27?
Stephen Eze, Giorgi Aburjania, Manu Molina, Mahmoud Eid and Everton Nascimento (as of 22 September 2026).
Where do Odisha FC play their home matches?
At the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Who owns Odisha FC?
Odisha FC are owned by GMS Inc.
How can I book Odisha FC tickets for ISL 2026-27?
The club has not yet announced its 2026-27 ticketing partner. Booking links for every home match will be added to this page as soon as sales open.
Keep checking this page for Odisha FC ticket links, Phase 2 fixtures and squad updates, and follow iSportsLeague on Facebook and Twitter for the latest ISL news.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 – Phase 1 fixtures added.
