Manipur Premier League
| Organising body | All Manipur Football Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| Country | India |
| Number of clubs | 15 |
| Current champions | Southern Sporting Union (2nd title) (2025–26) |
| Most championships | Southern Sporting Union (2 titles) |
| Broadcaster(s) | ED Sports Live (YouTube) |
| Current: 2025–26 | |
The Manipur Premier League is a state-level men's franchise football league in Manipur.[1][2] The first season was started in 2023, organised by the All Manipur Football Association.
History
The first season was won by both Southern Sporting Union (SSU) and Asufii Football Academy, who were declared the joint winners of the first season as the final match was abandoned due to crowd trouble.[3] The second season was won by FC Raengdai representing Noney district.[4]
Stadiums
The stadiums that are used for the Manipur Premier League are Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong, SAI Ground in Takyel located in Imphal.
Teams
2025–26 season
| Team | Location |
|---|---|
| Athletic Brother’s Association | Porompat, Imphal East |
| All Moirang Football Association (AMOFA) | Moirang, Bishnupur |
| Angtha FC | Angtha Yaripok, Imphal East |
| Anouba Imagi Mangal (AIM) | Khabam Lamkhai, Imphal East |
| Asufii Football Academy | Punanamei, Senapati |
| Imphal Youth FC (IYFC) | Imphal |
| Kshetri Iril Mapal Youth Club (KIYC) | Kshetri Iril Mapal, Imphal East |
| Mayang Imphal United FC | Mayang Imphal, Imphal West |
| Rising Athletic Union (RAU) | Imphal |
| Sagolband United | Sagolband, Imphal West |
| Sang-Gai Heroes | Angtha, Imphal East |
| Social Sporting Club | Sekta, Imphal East |
| Southern Sporting Union (SSU) | Imphal |
| United Chandel FC | Chandel |
| Young Physique’s Union (YPHU) | Imphal |
Champions
| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Southern Sporting Union and Asufii FA (joint winners) | [5] | |
| 2024–25 | FC Raengdai | Asufii FA | [6] |
| 2025–26 | Southern Sporting Union | [7] | |
References
- ^ "AMFA 1st Premier League to start on December 13". E-Pao. 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Manipur Premier League". The Away End. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "AIFF cancels Imphal derby after fresh Manipur violence". The Times of India. 31 January 2024.
- ^ "FC Raengdai celebrates 2nd Premier League success, to launch academy soon". The Sangai Express. 29 September 2025.
- ^ "SSU, AFA declared joint winners of 1st Premier League". E-Pao. 1 February 2024.
- ^ "FC Raengdai pip AFA to lift Premier League 2025-26 trophy". E-Pao. 27 July 2025.
- ^ "3rd Premier League SSU take unassailable 34-point lead with 1-0 win over MIUFC". Sangai Express. 9 December 2025.