NEW DELHI: The season-opening Super Cup will kick off from October 25 in Goa, an official of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Tuesday.

All the Indian Super League clubs except Odisha FC have agreed to take part in the tournament. The ISL clubs will be joined by four I-League teams -- Inter Kashi, Real Kashmir, Gokulam kerala FC and Rajasthan united.

The draw of the tournament will be held virtually coming Thursday.

The Super Cup has normally been the season-ending tournament but due to the prevailing circumstances, it will open the season this time.

The AIFF has told the clubs that the winning team of the Super Cup will be awarded the AFC Champions League 2 play-off spot for 2026-27 season.

But the winning team will have to possess the Premier 1 License under the Indi

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