The season featured 11 teams which was divided into 2 groups and is played on a home-and-away format.

[1] Kozhikode Quartz, SBI Kerala and Trikaripur withdrawn from the league due to financial problems.

Central Excise, Cochin Port Trust and Kerala Police are pulled out from the 2018–19 season.

Golden Threads, RFC Kochi, Kovalam FC along with Indian Navy were added making 2018–19 season a 11-team affair.

Clubs can sign maximum four players of any nationality but only three is allowed in the playing eleven.