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This is a list of football clubs based in the Indian State of West Bengal that compete in the various divisions of Indian and West Bengali football.
The table below lists all West Bengal clubs in the top eight tiers of the Indian football league system: from the top division (the Indian Super League), down to Tier-4 of Indian football. League status is correct for the 2024–25 season. These clubs also participate in the state league, i.e., Calcutta Premier Division.
| Club | Founded | Stadium | Capaticy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League (1) | ||||
| East Bengal | 1920 | Salt Lake Stadium | 68,000 | East Bengal is the only Indian club to win an international trophy. |
| Mohammedan | 1891 | Kishore Bharati Krinangan | 12,000 | One of the Big Three in Kolkata. |
| Mohun Bagan Super Giant | 2020 | Salt Lake Stadium | 68,000 | Formed in 2020 after the merger of ATK (then competing in ISL) and Mohun Bagan (then competing in I-League) |
| I-League 2 (3) | ||||
| Diamond Harbour | 2020 | Naihati Stadium | 25,000 | |
| United | 1927 | Kalyani Stadium | 20,000 | |
| I-League 3 (4) | ||||
| Bhawanipore | 1910 | Rabindra Sarobar | 22,000 | |
| Calcutta Customs | 1892 | |||
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