What Mohun Bagan Club does

Mohun Bagan Athletic Club, founded on 15 August 1889 in Kolkata, is India's oldest and most decorated multi-sport institution, operating across football, hockey (28 Calcutta Premier Hockey League titles), and cricket. Its football franchise, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, competes in the Indian Super League (ISL) and was the ISL 2025-26 runner-up. The club is owned 80% by RPSG Group (Sanjiv Goenka) and 20% by the legacy club society following a 2020 merger with the ATK franchise; the franchise was rebranded from ATK Mohun Bagan FC to Mohun Bagan Super Giant in June 2023 after fan protests. The senior football team participates in the Durand Cup, AFC Champions League Two, and ISL seasons, with home matches hosted at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata.

The club's primary revenue mechanics, which are not publicly disclosed, are inferred to come from a mix of ISL central distributions, commercial sponsorships seeking association with the heritage brand, matchday ticket sales (distributed via BookMyShow), merchandise, and broadcast rights monetized through Sony Sports Network (television) and FanCode (digital streaming). Customer segments consist of a passionate West Bengal and pan-Indian fanbase, a broader Indian diaspora audience, and commercial sponsors drawn to the club's cultural and historical positioning. Headline ticket prices for marquee fixtures start at approximately ₹499.

The entity is currently navigating significant regulatory headwinds: an AFC club competition ban running until 2027-28 (with a ₹91 lakh fine) for refusing to travel to Iran, AIFF stadium closure sanctions for spectator misconduct, an AIFF Premier 1 licence rejection for the 2026-27 season, and an ongoing dispute with AIFF over player injury compensation during international windows. Leadership transitioned in late 2025 with the appointment of Spanish head coach Sergio Lobera, while long-time former President Tutu Bose passed away in May 2025, and Debasish Dutta currently leads the club as President.

Name

Mohun Bagan Club

Legal name

Mohun Bagan Athletic Club

Website

https://mohunbaganclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mohun Bagan Athletic Club, founded in 1889 in Kolkata, is India's oldest multi-sport institution. Its football franchise, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, competes in the ISL under RPSG Group ownership and serves a passionate pan-Indian and diaspora fanbase.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Franchise Ownership Groups & Multi-Club Organizations (Multi-team owners, holding companies) (MPAKABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB)

Keywords

• Professional football club
• Sports entertainment services
• Match broadcasting rights
• Football league operations
• Multi-sport athletic club

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mohun Bagan Athletic Club is India's oldest football club, founded in 1889, operating professional football teams (under the Mohun Bagan Super Giant brand) in the Indian Super League, Durand Cup, and AFC continental competitions. The club also fields competitive hockey and cricket teams, sells match tickets, licenses broadcasting rights, and provides live football entertainment to fans through stadium attendance, television broadcasts on Sony Sports Network, and streaming on FanCode.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mohun Bagan Super Giant Football Team
• Mohun Bagan Hockey Team
• Mohun Bagan Cricket Team
• Match Tickets via BookMyShow
• Live Match Broadcasting

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• All India Football Federation (AIFF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2026Mohun Bagan Super Giant withdrew 7 players from India's Unity Cup squad citing concerns over injury compensation outside FIFA international window. Ongoing dispute with AIFF over player welfare and insurance coverage.
• All India Football Federation (AIFF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2026The All India Football Federation operates ISL with a Governing Council Board managing commercial decisions. The 2025-26 season featured 14 teams with matches broadcast on FanCode and Sony Sports Network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Odisha FC: ISL franchise representing Odisha. Directly comparable as an Indian professional football club competing in the same league for the same commercial and competitive opportunities.
• NorthEast United FC: ISL franchise operating in the Indian Super League. Comparable as a peer Indian football franchise competing for the same league prize pool, sponsorship inventory, and broadcast reach.
• East Bengal FC: Kolkata-based football club and Mohun Bagan's fiercest rival in the Kolkata Derby (400+ matches). Both clubs compete in the ISL and share the same passionate Bengali fan base, making them the most directly comparable peer on product, customer, and cultural dimension.
• FC Goa: ISL franchise and former AFC Champions League participant. Directly comparable as an Indian professional football club with similar commercial scale and league aspirations.
• Jamshedpur FC: ISL franchise backed by Tata Group. Comparable as an Indian professional football club with significant corporate ownership competing in the same ISL ecosystem.
• Bengaluru FC: ISL competitor owned by JSW Group; one of India's best-supported football clubs and a consistent title challenger. Directly comparable as a top-tier privately-owned Indian football franchise competing for the same ISL trophy and sponsorships.
• Mumbai City FC: ISL franchise majority-owned by City Football Group. Directly comparable as a top-tier Indian football franchise with deep-pocketed corporate ownership, competing in the same league for the same titles, sponsorship pool, and broadcast revenue.
• Chennaiyin FC: ISL franchise co-owned by Abhishek Bachchan and others. Comparable as a privately-owned Indian football club competing in the same league for the same titles and sponsorships.
• Kerala Blasters FC: ISL franchise with one of the largest fanbases in India, comparable to Mohun Bagan in scale of supporter passion. Directly competes in the ISL and is a similar size and stage professional Indian football club.

Others

• ATK (legacy franchise entity): The original ATK ISL franchise that merged with Mohun Bagan in 2020 to form what is now Mohun Bagan Super Giant. Relevant as a historical/structural peer given the shared lineage and brand evolution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mohunbaganclub
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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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