The seeds of Real Kashmir FC were sown in 2014 after devastating floods swept through the region causing massive loss of life and property.

[17][18] What began as a community outreach programme garnered massive support from the local populace and it soon started evolving into something more.

[37][38] In August 2018, the Real Kashmir FC youth team travelled to Germany for pre-season training with one of the best football clubs in the world: Borussia Dortmund (BVB).

[39] On 19 December 2020, the Snow Leopards, as they are fondly called, added another golden chapter in their short yet eventful history by winning the 123rd edition of the IFA Shield tournament,[40] defeating George Telegraph at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

[43] For I-League 2021, they borrowed three players (Danish Farooq Bhat, Adnan Ayoub, Farhan Ganie) from J&K Bank Football Club.

[46][47] As the defending champions of IFA Shield,[48] Real Kashmir began its 2021 edition campaign on 24 November with a 3–0 win over Indian Arrows.

[51] In midway of the 2022–23 season, the club roped in English manager Gifton Noel-Williams as new head coach, who succeeded Mehrajuddin Wadoo in February 2023.

[70][71] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

[76] In September 2020, Real Kashmir FC launched women's development initiative named She Power Programme, in collaboration with Delhi Public School, for U-14 and U-10 girls teams.

[102][103] The team previously clinched the state Futsal Championship title for the 1st time in September 2021, defeating Downtown Heroes by 3–1, which was organized by Jammu & Kashmir Football Association.

A follow-up documentary "Return to Real Kashmir FC" was then made and given a 4 star review in The Guardian.

Real Kashmir and its players have shown dedication and perseverance under difficult circumstances and we are proud to support them as they create history."

[61] Real Kashmir also took part in Football for Peace global conference at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, as an ambassador from India.