[2] The league began in July 2016 with fourteen teams playing the inaugural season.

[1] Virendra Singh Rawat was announced as the first technical director of the league while former India international Baichung Bhutia was announced as the brand ambassador for the league.

The sport will be promoted in a professional manner and each player playing in the tournament will be paid money".

[needs update][3] After the first season, Pauri Platoons emerged as the inaugural winners, defeating Nainital FC Lakes on penalties, 3–2, on 9 August 2016.

The qualified teams will then play until grand final to determine the champion.