Calcutta Football League
The Calcutta Football League (CFL) is a ladder-based football competition in the Indian state of West Bengal, organised by Indian Football Association (WB) as part of the state leagues. It is the oldest football league in Asia.
| Organising body | Indian Football Association (West Bengal) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1898 |
| Country | India |
| Divisions | 7 |
| Number of teams | 26 (Premier Division) 160+ (overall) |
| Level on pyramid | 1-7 (State) 5–10 (National) |
| Promotion to | I-League 3 (from CFL Premier Division) |
| Relegation to | Various |
| Domestic cup(s) | IFA Shield |
| League cup(s) | Trades Cup |
| Current champions | Mohammedan (14th title) (2023) |
| Most championships | East Bengal (39 titles) |
| TV partners | InSports TV |
| Current: 2023 Calcutta Premier Division | |
Indian Football Association (IFA) conducts the CFL with more than 160 mostly Kolkata-based clubs and units. Started in 1898, this league is the oldest football league in Asia and regarded as one of the oldest football competitions in the world. CFL currently consists of a seven-tier pyramid system, with more than 8,500 directly registered players of IFA participating in CFL every year, making it one of the biggest leagues in the country.
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