Bengaluru FC vs SC Delhi: Kick-Off Time, TV Telecast, Streaming

Bengaluru FC will host Sporting Club Delhi in the opening match of the 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) season on Saturday, October 10, as Indian football returns to the traditional home-and-away format after a disrupted previous campaign.

The match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium will allow Bengaluru FC head coach Pep Munoz to begin his first full season in charge with a victory. SC Delhi, meanwhile, arrive with confidence after an impressive Durand Cup campaign and will look to spoil the hosts' return to league action.

The new ISL season marks a departure from the shortened single-leg format used in the previous campaign, with the return to home-and-away fixtures offering clubs a longer opportunity to establish themselves in the competition.

Bengaluru FC vs SC Delhi: Match Details

• Match: Bengaluru FC vs Sporting Club Delhi
• Competition: Indian Super League 2026-27
• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Kick-off: 5:00 PM IST
• Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru

Bengaluru FC vs SC Delhi Live Streaming Details

Where to watch Bengaluru FC vs SC Delhi live on TV in India?

The ISL 2026-27 season opener will be televised on the Sony Sports Network in India.

Where to watch Bengaluru FC vs SC Delhi live online?

The match will be available for live streaming on SonyLIV via its app and website. The ISL season will also be streamed live on YouTube.

Bengaluru FC vs SC Delhi: Match Preview

Bengaluru FC look to make home advantage count

Bengaluru FC will aim to start the new season with three points in front of their home supporters. Head coach Pep Munoz took charge during the previous campaign and will now have the benefit of a full pre-season to implement his plans.

The Blues enter the season with a relatively new-look squad, although the availability of some players could be a consideration after a busy international window. Ryan Williams, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Ashique Kuruniyan were among those who had international commitments ahead of the opener.

Bengaluru will also draw confidence from their previous meeting with SC Delhi, when they registered a 2-0 victory. Sivasakthi Narayanan scored the opening goal before Sunil Chhetri added the second.

SC Delhi aim to carry Durand Cup form into the ISL

SC Delhi will look to translate their strong Durand Cup performances into a positive start to their ISL campaign.

The Delhi side won four of their five matches in the tournament, scoring 22 goals and conceding just three. Their run included a 2-1 victory over Jamshedpur FC, a 7-0 win against Defenders FC, a 7-1 triumph over Indian Air Force and a 5-1 victory against FC Raengdai. They also played out a goalless draw against East Bengal.

That attacking output will offer encouragement ahead of a challenging away fixture. However, Bengaluru's home advantage and previous victory over SC Delhi provide the hosts with reasons for confidence as well.

ISL 2026-27: A return to the home-and-away format

The new season brings a return to the traditional home-and-away format after the previous campaign was shortened and played in a single-leg format under the Swiss model amid administrative delays.

The change gives clubs a longer league campaign and more opportunities to recover from setbacks, build momentum and compete for points across the season.

For Bengaluru FC and SC Delhi, the opening fixture offers an early opportunity to set the tone for their respective campaigns. Bengaluru will target a winning start at home, while SC Delhi will hope their Durand Cup form can translate into a statement result on the road.