Chennaiyin FC in ISL 2026-27 — Full squad, schedule, fixtures, transfers, live streaming details

Chennaiyin FC, the two time Indian Super League champion, will look to end a nine-year drought for its third title as it takes on FC Goa in its ISL opener.

Updated : Oct 10, 2026 18:34 IST , Chennai - 3 MINS READ

Clifford Miranda will look to guide the Marina Machans to glory in his second season in charge. | Photo Credit: Siva Sankar A.

Chennaiyin FC will look to make a strong start to the new Indian Super League (ISL) season when it takes on two-time champion FC Goa at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa on October 10.

The Marina Machans, two-time winners of the ISL Cup, will continue under head coach Clifford Miranda as they look to improve on their previous campaign. With several new signings, including midfielder Glan Martins and Portuguese defender Nuno Reis, Chennaiyin will hope to build a competitive squad and challenge for a place in the playoffs.

Chennaiyin FC squad for the 2026-27 season:

Goalkeepers: Malhar Mohol, Mohammad Nawaz, Samik Mitra

Defenders: Dippendu Biswas, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Harmandeep Singh, Laldinpuia Pachuau, Namgyal Bhutia, Nuno Reis, Saheef Muhammed, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy

Midfielders: Ayush Dev Chhetri, Bryce Miranda, Glan Martins, Klusner John Manuel Pereira, Lalriathpuia Chawngthu, Madih Talal, Maheson Singh Tongbram, Nikola Stojanovic, Nitishkumar Meitei Yengkhom, S. Prakadeswaran, Yumkhaibam Jiteshwor Singh

Forwards: Brison Fernandes, Irfan Yadwad, Ramon de Andrade Souza, Shubham Rawat, Vivek S.

Chennaiyin FC – Phase 1 ISL 2026-27 fixtures

• FC Goa vs. Chennaiyin FC — Fatorda Stadium, Goa — October 10, 2026
• Bengaluru FC vs. Chennaiyin FC — Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru — October 17, 2026
• Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs. Chennaiyin FC — Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata — October 26, 2026
• Chennaiyin FC vs. Kerala Blasters FC — Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai — October 31, 2026
• Chennaiyin FC vs. East Bengal FC — Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai — November 7, 2026
• Chennaiyin FC vs. Punjab FC — Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai — November 21, 2026
• Mumbai City FC vs. Chennaiyin FC — Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai — November 30, 2026
• NorthEast United FC vs. Chennaiyin FC — Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati — December 6, 2026
• Chennaiyin FC vs. Churchill Brothers — Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai — December 10, 2026
• Chennaiyin FC vs. Inter Kashi — Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai — December 16, 2026
• Chennaiyin FC vs. Odisha FC — Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai — January 8, 2027
• Sporting Club Delhi vs. Chennaiyin FC — Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi — January 17, 2027

Transfers before the season:

Arrivals: Brison Fernandes, Ayush Chhetri, Nuno Reis, Glan Martins, Namgyal Bhutia, Nikola Stojanovic, Muhammed Saheef, Bryce Miranda, Madih Talal, Dippendu Biswas, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Ramon Tanque

Departures: Imran Khan, Mandar Rao Desai, Alberto Noguera, Gurkirat Singh, Elsinho, Jitendra Singh, Mohammed Ali Bemammer, Iñigo Martín, Chima Chukwu, Laldinliana Renthlei, Eduardo Santos, Lalrinliana Hnamte

When and where to watch Chennaiyin FC in action?

All matches of Chennaiyin FC can be watched live for free on YouTube and on SonyLIV. Matches will also be televised on the Sony Sports Network.

Published on Oct 10, 2026

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