[1] On 5 June 2020, All India Football Federation issued an invitation to accept bids for new clubs to join the I-League from 2020 onwards;[2] on 12 August, Sreenidi Deccan were granted playing rights directly in the 2021–22 season.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Note: I-league announced the fixtures for the 2022–23 season on 1 November 2022.

[9] After finishing 2nd in the I-League, Sreenidhi played a qualifier against qualifying play off winners, NEROCA, which after winning, earned a place in the group stage.