Complete List of Indian Super League Champions from 2014 to 2024
Since its start in 2014, the Indian Super League (ISL) has crowned five different teams as champions by 2024. The club with the most titles is Mohun Bagan, formerly known as ATK, which has won three times. The latest champion, Mumbai City FC, claimed the 2023-24 title with a 3-1 victory over Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
Other teams that have lifted the ISL trophy include Chennaiyin FC (2015 and 2017-18), Bengaluru FC (2018-19), and Hyderabad FC (2021-22). ATK's two earlier wins came in 2014 and 2016, while Mumbai City first triumphed in 2020-21. Across these years, finals have been packed with excitement, featuring penalty shootouts and late comebacks.
All ISL Champions from 2014 to 2024
- 2014: Atletico de Kolkata
- 2015: Chennaiyin FC
- 2016: Atletico de Kolkata
- 2017-18: Chennaiyin FC
- 2018-19: Bengaluru FC
- 2019-20: ATK
- 2020-21: Mumbai City FC
- 2021-22: Hyderabad FC
- 2022-23: ATK Mohun Bagan
- 2023-24: Mumbai City FC
The ISL has brought together teams from across India, igniting old rivalries and showcasing the country's football development. The franchise once called Atletico de Kolkata is now Mohun Bagan Super Giant, holding the record for most ISL Cup wins.
Championship Highlights Over the Years
- 2014: Atletico de Kolkata won the inaugural ISL by beating Kerala Blasters 1-0 under Spanish coach Antonio Lopez Habas.
- 2015: Chennaiyin FC secured their first title with a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against FC Goa, highlighted by two late goals from Stiven Mendoza.
- 2016: ATK became the first club to win twice after a 1-1 draw with Kerala Blasters, winning 4-3 on penalties.
- 2017-18: Chennaiyin FC edged out Bengaluru FC 3-2, thanks to a balanced team coached by John Gregory.
- 2018-19: Bengaluru FC took their first ISL title with a solid 1-0 victory over FC Goa under Carles Cuadrat.
- 2019-20: ATK clinched their third title by defeating Chennaiyin FC 3-1, again guided by Antonio Lopez Habas.
- 2020-21: Mumbai City FC, led by Sergio Lobera, won their first championship with a 2-1 win over ATK Mohun Bagan.
- 2021-22: Hyderabad FC broke through with a 1-1 draw and a 3-1 penalty shootout victory against Kerala Blasters.
- 2022-23: ATK Mohun Bagan beat Bengaluru FC 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation time, with Juan Ferrando coaching.
- 2023-24: Mumbai City FC claimed their second title by defeating Mohun Bagan Super Giants 3-1, coached by Des Buckingham.
ISL Finals Results Summary
- 2014: Champion: ATK | Runner-up: Kerala Blasters | Score: 1-0
- 2015: Champion: Chennaiyin FC | Runner-up: FC Goa | Score: 3-2
- 2016: Champion: ATK | Runner-up: Kerala Blasters | Score: 1-1 (4-3 pens)
- 2017-18: Champion: Chennaiyin FC | Runner-up: Bengaluru FC | Score: 3-2
- 2018-19: Champion: Bengaluru FC | Runner-up: FC Goa | Score: 1-0
- 2019-20: Champion: ATK | Runner-up: Chennaiyin FC | Score: 3-1
- 2020-21: Champion: Mumbai City FC | Runner-up: ATK Mohun Bagan | Score: 2-1
- 2021-22: Champion: Hyderabad FC | Runner-up: Kerala Blasters | Score: 1-1 (3-1 pens)
- 2022-23: Champion: ATK Mohun Bagan | Runner-up: Bengaluru FC | Score: 2-2 (4-3 pens)
- 2023-24: Champion: Mumbai City FC | Runner-up: ATK Mohun Bagan | Score: 3-1
FAQs About Indian Super League Champions
- Who is the current ISL champion? Mumbai City FC won the ISL Cup in 2023-24.
- Who holds the ISL Shield this season? Mohun Bagan Super Giants are the ISL Shield holders.
- Which club is the most successful in Indian football? Mohun Bagan stands as India's most successful club overall.
