List of Indian football champions
| List of Indian football champions | |
|---|---|
| National Football League (1996–2007) | |
| I-League (2007–2017) | |
| I-League & Indian Super League (2017–2022) | |
| Indian Super League (2022–present) | |
| Country | |
| India | |
| Founded | |
| 1996 | |
| Number of teams | |
| 14 | |
| Current champions | |
| Mohun Bagan (7th title) (2024–25) | |
| Most successful club(s) | |
| Mohun Bagan (7 titles) |
The Indian football champions are the winners of the highest tier of the Indian football league system, currently the Indian Super League.
Though Indian football tournaments date back to the eighteenth century, a proper league system, the National Football League (NFL) was established in 1996–97. After the 2006–07 season, the NFL was rebranded, becoming the I-League with its champions continuing to be considered national champions until 2017, when the Indian Super League (ISL) became the country's joint premier football league. In 2022, ISL became the only top-tier football league of the country. ISL playoffs winners were considered as ISL champions until 2021–22 season. From 2022 to 2023 season, ISL champions designation was awarded to the table toppers.
There are 12 clubs who have won either the National Football League or the I-League, and six clubs who have won the Indian Super League. JCT were the first club to have won any championship, winning the 1996–97 NFL. Mohun Bagan are the most successful club, winning championships seven times, NFL three times, I-League twice and ISL twice.