Football Sports Development ltd, the promoters of Hero Indian Super leaguehave awarded Guwahati, Assam the coveted rights to host the opening ceremony and the season opener match of Hero ISl 2016. The North East region of India haveestablished itself as the emerging football powerhouse in the country. By awarding Guwahati the rights to host opening ceremony, Football Sports Development wishes to celebrate North East’s contribution to the development of Indian football.
Indira Gandhi Stadium, Sarusajai, with a capacity of 30,000 will be the hub of Indian and global fans on 1st October 2016 as the ISl teams will join owners, celebrities and performers for a memorable Opening Ceremony.