Inter Kashi ISL 2026-27 begins at home against Kerala Blasters FC on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at 5:00 PM IST at Balewadi Stadium, Pune. The Varanasi club will play their 2026-27 home matches in Pune, including eight of their 12 Phase 1 games, under new Portuguese head coach Carlos Vaz Pinto. On this page you’ll find the complete Inter Kashi schedule for 2026-27 with dates and kick-off times, the squad, ticket details and everything a Kashi fan needs for Season 13.
Inter Kashi 2026-27: Quick Facts
| Club | Inter Kashi FC |
|---|---|
| League | Indian Super League 2026-27 (Season 13) |
| First match | Inter Kashi vs Kerala Blasters FC – Sun, 11 Oct 2026, 5:00 PM IST |
| First home match | Inter Kashi vs Kerala Blasters FC – Sun, 11 Oct 2026, 5:00 PM IST |
| Phase 1 matches | 12 (8 home, 4 away) |
| Total league matches | 24 (12 home, 12 away) |
| Head coach | Carlos Vaz Pinto (Portugal) |
| Captain | – |
| Home stadium | Balewadi Stadium (Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex), Pune |
| Owner | RDB Group |
| Founded | 29 June 2023 |
| 2025-26 finish | 10th (13 pts; 3W 4D 6L) |
Inter Kashi Schedule 2026-27 (Phase 1 Fixtures)
The official ISL 2026-27 Phase 1 fixtures were announced on 26 September 2026. Inter Kashi play 12 matches in Phase 1, between 11 October 2026 and 16 January 2027 – 8 at home and 4 away. Their first eight matches are all home games at Balewadi Stadium, Pune. All kick-off times are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue | H/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 11 Oct 2026 | 5:00 PM | Inter Kashi vs Kerala Blasters FC | Balewadi Stadium, Pune | Home |
| Sat, 17 Oct 2026 | 5:00 PM | Inter Kashi vs Odisha FC | Balewadi Stadium, Pune | Home |
| Fri, 23 Oct 2026 | 5:00 PM | Inter Kashi vs East Bengal FC | Balewadi Stadium, Pune | Home |
| Sun, 01 Nov 2026 | 7:30 PM | Inter Kashi vs FC Goa | Balewadi Stadium, Pune | Home |
| Sat, 07 Nov 2026 | 5:00 PM | Inter Kashi vs Sporting Club Delhi | Balewadi Stadium, Pune | Home |
| Fri, 27 Nov 2026 | 7:30 PM | Inter Kashi vs Churchill Brothers | Balewadi Stadium, Pune | Home |
| Sat, 05 Dec 2026 | 7:30 PM | Inter Kashi vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant | Balewadi Stadium, Pune | Home |
| Sat, 12 Dec 2026 | 7:30 PM | Inter Kashi vs NorthEast United FC | Balewadi Stadium, Pune | Home |
| Wed, 16 Dec 2026 | 5:00 PM | Chennaiyin FC vs Inter Kashi | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai | Away |
| Mon, 21 Dec 2026 | 5:00 PM | Mumbai City FC vs Inter Kashi | Mumbai Football Arena (Andheri Sports Complex), Mumbai | Away |
| Thu, 07 Jan 2027 | 7:30 PM | Punjab FC vs Inter Kashi | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi | Away |
| Sat, 16 Jan 2027 | 5:00 PM | Bengaluru FC vs Inter Kashi | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru | Away |
Key Inter Kashi matches to watch
- Season opener: Inter Kashi vs Kerala Blasters FC – 11 October, 5:00 PM.
- Champions visit: Inter Kashi vs East Bengal FC – 23 October.
- Grudge match: Inter Kashi vs Churchill Brothers – 27 November. The two clubs fought a long legal battle over the 2024-25 I-League title.
- Big home game: Inter Kashi vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant – 5 December.
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.
Inter Kashi Tickets 2026-27: How to Book
Inter Kashi’s home venue for 2026-27 has not been confirmed yet, so ticket details depend on where the matches are played. Under the ISL’s new club-led model, the club has not yet announced its official ticketing partner or prices for 2026-27. Inter Kashi’s first home match is on 11 October, so sales should open before then. We’ll add direct booking links for every Inter Kashi home fixture on this page as soon as they are announced.
Inter Kashi Squad 2026-27
Inter Kashi were barred from registering players until FIFA lifted four transfer bans on 7 October 2026. The club then moved quickly, signing 16 players and registering a 22-man squad, as reported by Khel Now. Six of the new arrivals come from Jamshedpur FC, who withdrew from the ISL.
All 22 players are Indian. Kashi are set to start the season as the only ISL club without a foreign player, and the club could look at overseas signings in the January transfer window.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Albino Gomes, Shubham Balasaheb Dhas, Mohit Singh Dhami |
| Defenders | Laldinliana Renthlei, Pratik Chaudhari, Gursimrat Singh Gill, Nishchal Chandan, Wayne Vaz, Leewan Castanha, Sajad Hussain Parray, Aritra Das, Tanush Pandey |
| Midfielders | Hitesh Sharma, Jitendra Singh, Karthik Jithendran Panicker |
| Forwards | Sumeet Passi, Manvir Singh, Rosenberg Gilbert Gabriel, Sreekuttan V S, Ashangbam Aphaoba Singh, Ayush Chhikara, Thoi Singh Huidrom |
Foreign players
No foreign signings had been reported as of mid-September 2026.
Key ins and outs
Signed:
- Albino Gomes, Pratik Chaudhari, Leewan Castanha, Manvir Singh, Rosenberg Gilbert Gabriel and Sreekuttan V S (all from Jamshedpur FC)
- Laldinliana Renthlei and Jitendra Singh (from Chennaiyin FC)
- Gursimrat Singh Gill (from Rajasthan United)
- Nishchal Chandan (returns from Punjab FC)
- Sajad Hussain Parray (from Mohammedan SC)
- Tanush Pandey (from Maharashtra Oranje)
- Hitesh Sharma and Ashangbam Aphaoba Singh (from Odisha FC)
- Ayush Chhikara (from Mumbai City FC)
- Thoi Singh Huidrom (from NorthEast United FC)
Retained: Sumeet Passi, Shubham Dhas, Mohit Singh Dhami, Wayne Vaz, Aritra Das and Karthik Panicker.
Left: Alfred Planas (to Punjab FC), Tomba Singh (to FC Goa) and Sergio Llamas (to Mumbai City FC).
Inter Kashi Head Coach
Inter Kashi have appointed Carlos Vaz Pinto as head coach for the 2026-27 ISL season. The Portuguese coach had two spells at Sreenidi Deccan. He led them to back-to-back I-League runner-up finishes in 2022-23 and 2023-24, then returned for the 2025-26 season. Several players in the squad know his methods, including goalkeeper Albino Gomes and winger Rosenberg Gilbert Gabriel, who both played under him at Sreenidi.
Inter Kashi in 2025-26: How Last Season Went
Inter Kashi made their ISL debut in 2025-26, drawing 1-1 with FC Goa on 14 February 2026. They finished 10th with 13 points (3 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses), scoring 11 and conceding 17.
Inter Kashi Home Venue
Inter Kashi are based in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, but will play their 2026-27 home matches at Balewadi Stadium (Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex) in Pune. In previous seasons the club used temporary venues, including the Kalyani Stadium. With all eight of their opening matches in Pune, Balewadi gives Kashi a settled base for the first half of the season.
Inter Kashi History and Trophies
Founded on 29 June 2023 and owned by the RDB Group, Inter Kashi rose quickly through Indian football. They were declared 2024-25 I-League champions after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in their favour in July 2025, earning promotion to the ISL.
| Trophy | Titles / Seasons |
|---|---|
| I-League | 1 (2024-25, awarded by CAS) |
Inter Kashi 2026-27 Season Preview
Inter Kashi face a tough second ISL season after losing key players, and as of mid-September their squad rebuild had not started. On the plus side, eight home games in Phase 1 give them a real chance to pick up points early — if the home venue is sorted out in time.
Where to Watch Inter Kashi Matches Live
ISL 2026-27 is broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLIV and YouTube in India. Every Inter Kashi match, starting with Kerala Blasters on 11 October, will be available on these channels.
Inter Kashi ISL 2026-27: Frequently Asked Questions
Where to Watch Inter Kashi Matches Live
ISL 2026-27 is broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLIV and YouTube in India. Every Inter Kashi match, starting with Kerala Blasters on 11 October, will be available on these channels.
Inter Kashi ISL 2026-27: Frequently Asked Questions
When is Inter Kashi’s first match in ISL 2026-27?
Inter Kashi play Kerala Blasters FC on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at 5:00 PM IST at Balewadi Stadium, Pune.
When is Inter Kashi’s first home match?
Inter Kashi vs Kerala Blasters FC on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at 5:00 PM IST at Balewadi Stadium, Pune.
How many matches will Inter Kashi play in ISL 2026-27?
24 league matches: 12 at home and 12 away. Phase 1 has 12 of them: 8 at home and 4 away.
Who is Inter Kashi’s head coach for 2026-27?
Carlos Vaz Pinto, the Portuguese coach who led Sreenidi Deccan to two I-League runner-up finishes.
Who are Inter Kashi’s foreign players for 2026-27?
Inter Kashi have no foreign players. All 22 registered players are Indian.
Where do Inter Kashi play their home matches?
At Balewadi Stadium (Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex), Pune.
Where can I watch Inter Kashi matches live?
On the Sony Sports Network on TV, and streaming on SonyLIV and YouTube.
Who owns Inter Kashi?
Inter Kashi are owned by the RDB Group.
How can I book Inter Kashi tickets for ISL 2026-27?
The club has not yet announced its ticketing partner. Booking links for every home match will be added to this page as soon as sales open.
Keep checking this page for Inter Kashi ticket links, Phase 2 fixtures and squad updates, and follow iSportsLeague on Facebook and Twitter for the latest ISL news.
Last updated: 10 October 2026 – head coach, home venue, squad and broadcasters confirmed.
