Indian Super League: Guwahati will be hosting the third session of ISL this year
Guwahati will be hosting the third session of ISL, starting between North East United vs Kerala Blasters.
Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), the promoters of the super league in a statement said "The north eastern region of India has established itself as the emerging football powerhouse in the country. By awarding Guwahati the rights to host ISL 2016 opening ceremony, Football Sports Development wishes to celebrate north east’s contribution to the development of Indian football and recognise the potential it has in shaping the future of the beautiful game in the country."