The English Premier League has opened its first India office in Mumbai, marking a major step in its 18-year journey of promoting football in the country. From grassroots training to elite-level partnerships with the ISL, the EPL has nurtured talent across India. The new office aims to boost fan engagement and deepen local collaborations.
The Next Gen Cup returns to Mumbai in May 2025
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗶, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 🇮🇳
The office will deepen engagement with fans and partners, promote football in India, and support the League’s growth.
— Premier League India (@PLforIndia) April 29, 2025
For over 18 years, the EPL has supported Indian football through its Premier Skills program, training 7,300+ coaches and referees and benefiting 124,000 young players. It also partners with the Indian Super League (ISL), sharing expertise in coaching, refereeing, and youth development. The Next Gen Cup, an elite youth tournament featuring ISL and Premier League U19 teams, will return to Mumbai in May 2025.
Premier League CEO Richard Masters called the move a “significant milestone”, highlighting India’s growing football culture. The office will enhance fan engagement and partnerships, including with broadcast giant JioStar.
The English Premier League has opened its first India office in Mumbai, marking a major step in its 18-year commitment to growing football locally. This follows global expansions in Singapore, New York, and Beijing. As football’s popularity surges and the Next Gen Cup returns to Mumbai in May 2025, the timing couldn’t be better.
