Odisha FC will host newly-promoted Inter Kashi FC in their first match of the Indian Super League 2025-26 which will be played at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Bhubaneswar, Monday, February 23, 2026: Odisha FC will host newly-promoted Inter Kashi FC in their first match of the Indian Super League 2025-26 which will be played at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The match is scheduled for 19:30 IST kick-off and will be live streamed on FanCode and telecast on Sony Sports TEN 2.
Odisha FC will play their first match of the season at home after the first match against Punjab FC on February 16 was postponed. Meanwhile, Inter Kashi showed great resilience to earn a 1-1 draw against AIFF Super Cup champions FC Goa in their league debut last week.
Speaking ahead of their first match of the season, Odisha FC head coach, TG Purushottam, said, “We are not focused on results. We are focused on performances; results will come automatically. We will stick to our strengths and try to exploit their weaknesses. We will face challenges, however they come.”
Speaking about the team’s goals this season, Odisha FC captain Carlos Delgado said, “The most important thing is to stay together, be compact, ambitious and enjoy training. We don’t have much time, so we have to quickly become a strong and united team. We will fight and give everything to win.”
Both the teams have faced each other once in the AIFF Super Cup 2024, where Odisha emerged victorious 3–0 thanks to goals from Lalthathanga, Diego Mauricio and Puitiya.
Discussing yesterday’s match, Inter Kashi head coach Antonio Lopez Habas said, “The basic plan for us is to be a team in this category and grow every day. The target is always the next match, now it is Odisha. We are not favorites to win the league, but we want to remain competitive throughout the season. My model of play depends on the players I have. A coach cannot say, ‘This is my system and it will never change’. No! You have to adapt to your qualities and circumstances. Will have to adapt accordingly.” Player. This is my philosophy.
“We have to do things well from the first moment because the league is very small. But there is no pressure. This is Inter Kashi’s first time in the ISL, and if we follow the coach’s ideas and execute our plans properly, we will be competitive in every game. We should only focus on the things that depend on us”, said Inter Kashi forward Alfred Planas.
Odisha FC will be aiming to start their campaign with a strong home performance, while Inter Kashi FC will be keen to make a positive start to their season.