Bengaluru FC vs Sporting Club Delhi marks the start of the new Indian Super League 2026/2027 campaign at Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Bengaluru FC will aim for a winning start at home, while Sporting Club Delhi looks to make a strong impression in its league debut.
Head coach Pep Muñoz will lead Bengaluru FC in the opening fixture. The Blues will rely on their experienced Indian players and foreign recruits to secure all three points.
Take a look at both teams’ confirmed XIs, live-streaming information, and many other important details.
Bengaluru FC Starting Lineup
Head coach Pep Muñoz has selected his starting XI for the opening fixture. Bengaluru FC will look to make the most of their home advantage.
Here is the confirmed starting lineup for Bengaluru FC:
Starting XIs: Gurpreet (C), Shivaldo, Menno, Sana, Roshan, Suresh, Fanai, Borja, Williams, Perovic, Ashique.
Substitutes: Ralte, Sahil, Poojary, Sandro, De Iriondo, Varshneya, Worneilen, Kelvin, Sunil Chhetri.
Sporting Club Delhi Starting Lineup
Head coach Tomasz Tchórz fields a competitive squad for the league opener. The rosters combines energetic domestic talent with foreign attackers.
Here is the confirmed starting lineup for Sporting Club Delhi:
Starting XIs: Nora F (GK), Gogou (C), Peña, Nduka, Manoj M, Tomba, Aimen, Azhar, Duvan, Rodriguinho, L Hnamte.
Substitutes: Ashootosh, Richard, Clarence, Augustine, Sourav, Diamond, Vishal, Akshat, Carlos.
How to Watch The Bengaluru FC vs Sporting Club Delhi ISL 2026/2027 League Opener Live
You can watch the Bengaluru FC vs Sporting Club Delhi ISL 2026/2027 opener live on television through the Sony Sports Network. The Match starts at 5:00 PM IST.
You can also stream the match for free on YouTube or watch it online through Sony LIV.
Bengaluru FC vs Sporting Club Delhi Head-to-Head Record
Bengaluru FC vs Sporting Club Delhi have met only once in an official Indian Super League match. The Bengaluru FC team won that meeting 2–0, with Sivasakthi Narayanan and Sunil Chhetri scoring the decisive goals.
Sporting Club Delhi previously competed as Hyderabad FC before relocating to New Delhi and adopting its current name. The two clubs first met on February 15, 2026, at Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
Including the franchise’s earlier results expands the overall history between the two sides. However, under the Sporting Club Delhi name, today’s fixture marks only their second head-to-head meeting.
Conclusion
Bengaluru FC and Sporting Club Delhi bring different strengths to the ISL 2026/2027 season opener. Bengaluru FC will rely on home support and experienced domestic players, while Sporting Club Delhi will look to impress with energetic performances and overseas recruits.
The opening minutes could shape the contest as both teams fight for three crucial points. Both sides will aim to start their campaigns with a positive result and build confidence for the matches ahead.
Get ready for some top football action in this ISL season opener. Stay tuned for an exciting clash as both teams battle for a winning start!
