Karnataka Women's League

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Karnataka Women's League
Organising body KSFA
FoundedJanuary 2019;5 years ago (2019-01)
CountryIndia
Number of teams9
Level on pyramid 3–5
Promotion to Indian Women's League 2
Current champions Kickstart (6th title)
Most championships Kickstart (6 titles)
TV partnersSportsCast India
Sports Paddock (YouTube)

The Karnataka Women's League, also referred to as the Karnataka Women's Super Division League, is the top division of women's football league in the Indian state of Karnataka. [1] The League is organised by the Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA), the official football governing body of the state. [2] [3]

Contents

League structure

Karnataka Women's League
TierDivision
I
(Level 3 on Indian Women's Football Pyramid)
Karnataka Women's Super Division League
↑promote (to Indian Women's League 2) ↓relegate
II
(Level 4 on Indian Women's Football Pyramid)
Karnataka Women's A Division League
↑promote ↓relegate
II
(Level 5 on Indian Women's Football Pyramid)
Karnataka Women's B Division League
↑promote

Clubs (Super Division)

Sl No.Team Name
1. Kickstart
2. Pass FC
3. Roots FC
4. Kemp FC
5. Misaka United FC
6. Maatru Pratishtana FC
7. Rebels Women’s FC
8. Bengaluru FC Women
9. Pink Panthers FC
10. Kodagu FC

Champions

EditionSeasonChampionRunners-up
1st2019Bangalore United FCIndian Football Factory
2nd2019–20 Kickstart Bangalore United FC
3rd2020–21 Kickstart Maatru Pratishtana FC
4th2021–22 Kickstart Misaka United FC
5th2022–23 Kickstart Misaka United FC
6th2023–24 Kickstart Parikrma FC
7th2024–25 Kickstart Kemp FC

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References

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