However, Mumbai City hasn't competed in the MFA Elite League since 2019 when their U-18 team was suspended for assaulting the assistant referee.
[7][8][9] Karnataka Sports Association were the champions of the 2019–20 MFA Elite Division.
Only the teams from the MFA Elite Premier League are considered for promotion to the I-League 2nd Division.
The teams finishing at the top of their respective league are crowned winners.
This tournament is expected to run from the 27th June to 11th July at the Cooperage Ground, Mumbai.