Reliance Foundation Development League
The Reliance Foundation Development League '' is a Youth Football league in India organised by the Reliance Foundation. A total of 60+ teams participates in the tournament. The league was founded to offer opportunities to the young players across the country.
Background
In June 2021 it was proposed after a meeting of the FSDL and CEOs of all the ISL clubs that a new developmental competition called Reliance Foundation Development League would be introduced in 2022. This new league would consist of the youth and reserve teams of all the ISL clubs, with aim to develop young players as there has been limited number of competitions and leagues outside the ISL since the pandemic. The teams would predominantly feature U-21 players with few overage players allowed as well. The inaugural season of the proposed two-month league will be held in Goa inside a bio-secure bubble between January and March, following the same medical and safety procedures for 2021–22 ISL season, but got postponed to April 15.Player eligibility
- should be under-21
- should be at least 15 at the time of registration
- permission to include five players aged 21-23, no more than three players are allowed in the playing XI
- maximum of 24 players
- no foreign nationals
Seasons
| Season | Zones | Clubs | Champions |
| 2022 | 1 | 8 | Bengaluru B |
| 2023 | 9 | 59 | Bengaluru B |
| 2024 | 8 | 57 | Punjab B |
| 2025 | 9 | 54 | Mohun Bagan B |