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East Bengal thanks West Bengal govt for waiving Salt Lake Stadium rent for ISL 2026-27
✍️ Sportstar
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 06:32 AM
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East Bengal club expressed gratitude to the West Bengal government for exempting stadium rent for the upcoming ISL 2026-27 season.
East Bengal football club publicly thanked the West Bengal government after officials announced that the rent for Salt Lake Stadium will be waived for the club during the Indian Super League 2026-27 season. The decision was communicated by the state sports department in early October, highlighting the government's continued support for football in the region.
The rent exemption is expected to ease the club's financial burden as it prepares for the upcoming ISL campaign, allowing resources to be directed toward player acquisitions and fan engagement initiatives. Club officials said the move underscores the partnership between the state and its premier football institutions.
West Bengal has historically been a hub for Indian football, and the waiver aligns with broader efforts to promote the sport ahead of the 2026-27 league. The Salt Lake Stadium, also known as Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, will host several high‑profile matches, and the reduced cost is seen as a boost for both the club and the local football ecosystem.
The rent exemption is expected to ease the club's financial burden as it prepares for the upcoming ISL campaign, allowing resources to be directed toward player acquisitions and fan engagement initiatives. Club officials said the move underscores the partnership between the state and its premier football institutions.
West Bengal has historically been a hub for Indian football, and the waiver aligns with broader efforts to promote the sport ahead of the 2026-27 league. The Salt Lake Stadium, also known as Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, will host several high‑profile matches, and the reduced cost is seen as a boost for both the club and the local football ecosystem.