Mizoram Premier League


The Mizoram Premier League is the highest state-level football league in Mizoram, India. On a national scale, it is the 5th tier of football league system. The competition is conducted by the Mizoram Football Association, the official football body of Mizoram, with Tetea Hmar as its secretary and key promoter. The league started on 24 October 2012 for the first time.

League structure

Mizoram Premier League has eight clubs. The four top clubs qualify for the MPL automatically While the other 4 teams will be decided via a playoff. The top 4 teams from the play-off shall qualify for the MPL
The 8 clubs playing for season 12 of MPL are Aizawl FC, Chanmari FC, Mizoram Police FC, SYS FC, MLS FC, Kanan FC, Dinthar FC and Saikhamakawn FC.

Venues

The main venues of the league are Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Aizawl) and Lammual.

Teams (2025–26 Mizoram Premier League)

Officials 2025-26

Referees

  • Vanlalhruaia Sailoa
  • Lalrawngbawla Renthlei
  • F. Lalramsanga
  • Jim Zaithantluanga
  • R. Lalmalsawma
  • Lalremruata
  • Lalramthara
  • Zoliansanga
  • Lalthansangi Khiangte
  • Daniel Rampanvara

Media coverage

On 14 June 2012 it was announced that the Mizoram Football Association had signed a five-year 1.25 crore deal with ZONET Cable TV Pvt. Ltd. The deal was signed by Mizoram Football Association president Lal Thanzara, while Zonet Cable TV Director R.K. Lianzuala signed for Zonet. The deal between the MFA and Zonet is one of the most lucrative sports deals in the North East of India. In 2017 it was announced the channel signed another 5 year extension with Mizoram Football Association Worth 1.5 Crores. Mizoram Premier League season 8 has been delivered to SONY by Zonet Cable TV and streamed live on SonyLIV. MPL is the first state league to be televised on a national television platform.