High-frequency game time
Regular league fixtures beat knockout formats for development. Players build match resilience, tactical maturity and real confidence under live conditions.
Weekly matches. A real league. A road to the top.
Stars Liga is Hyderabad's grassroots football league for players from U-7 to U-18. Over 250 players across 6 chapters get a league table, certified referees and a pathway that climbs from their local branch to the Mega Finals, the Inter-City Clash and the International Cup.
One match a week. ₹300 for 2 weeks or ₹600 for 4 weeks.
- 250+players
- 6chapters across Hyderabad
- U-7 to U-18age brackets
- 7 playersalready scouted to the next level
Player development comes before scorelines.
That is the Stars Liga charter. We replace one-off knockout tournaments with a regular, competitive league season, so young players in Hyderabad build the confidence, discipline and match experience a football career asks for.
Talent scouting and pathways
Stars Liga is Hyderabad's evaluation clearinghouse. Exceptional talents spotted in league matches are recommended to elite squads, regional youth I-Leagues and affiliated residential football academies.
A professional matchday culture
Certified match officials, fair play, player-of-the-match recognition and strict age verification, from U-7 upward, so discipline and tactical respect start early.
Parents and coaches on the same page
A family-centred atmosphere across the city. We educate parents and local coaches on long-term athletic development while keeping competitive football open to grassroots players.
- U-7 to U-18 age brackets
- League table with guaranteed matches
- Certified official refereeing
- Citywide hubs in Hyderabad
The road to the top
Win your branch. Earn your place in the Mega Finals. Take on the best of India, then international youth teams. Every step is played on a real pitch, in a real league.
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Branch League
Your chapter
Weekly rounds at your own chapter. Win the branch and you are a Branch Winner.
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Mega Finals
Across the city
A 15-player squad built from every branch's winning team plus the standout players scouted in the league. Played 11-a-side for the Mega Finals title.
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Inter-City Clash
Across India
The Mega Finals champions represent their region against champions from other major Indian cities.
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International Cup
Worldwide
The winner of the inter-city circuit earns the chance to compete against international youth teams.
Scouts are watching from day one
7 Stars Liga players have already been scouted to play at the next level.
- Live-streamed finals Mega Finals are recorded and streamed live, with scouts and evaluators tracking match statistics on the ground.
- Direct IKF City Finals Exceptional performers can be scouted straight into the India Khelo Football (IKF) City Finals, skipping the early trials.
- SDLSA Elite selection Standout players can earn direct entry into the SDLSA Elite Team setup, with year-round advanced training and match exposure.
Four steps to the pitch
Open to every footballer who loves the game. Matches are played once a week, so every player keeps getting minutes on the pitch.
Start your registration-
Open to all
If you are passionate about football, you are eligible. Any player willing to compete can enter and prove themselves on the pitch.
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Register
Send your player or squad details, age proof and the registration fee. Use the form below or message us on Instagram, and your Branch Manager will confirm your spot.
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Report and play
You get a confirmation message with your match reporting time. Official fixtures are released on the ground, and the Branch Manager's call on fixtures is final.
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Compete in the Branch League
Compete in branch-level rounds. Teams advance on performance, ending in elimination or as Branch Winners.
Find your chapter
Stars Liga runs 6 chapters across Hyderabad, with over 250 players already on the pitch. Pick your nearest venue and we will start your registration there.
Matchday at Stars Liga
Moments from the pitch.
Stars Liga winners
Winning squads from across the Stars Liga age groups, holding the trophy on the pitch.
The people behind the league
Image coming soon
Rikhil Katpally
Co-Founder
Rikhil is from New York in the USA, a good player himself, and passionate about the tactical side of football on both sides of the ball. He founded FootyTactic, a global soccer venture teaching academies in India advanced tactics, and has been featured in the news for it.
He also founded Footy Management, a platform that ends WhatsApp chaos inside academies with clean dashboards for running operations and assigning player plans. Through Stars Liga he is working to fix youth development and pathways in India so the next generation can reach its full potential from anywhere. He credits Coach Faiz's experience as the foundation the league is built on.
- Founder, FootyTactic
- Founder, Footy Management
Mohammed Faiz Khan
Co-Founder
Coach Faiz is a big change-maker in Hyderabad youth football, known for the change he creates and a winner of many awards. He has been building football in Hyderabad and Telangana since 2015 and has produced international-level players. He holds an AIFF D licence, is a qualified referee, runs Hyderabad Little Stars Soccer Academy as CEO, and founded the Hyderabad Super League. He has also been Telangana selector for Tata Football Academy and the Iber Cup in Barcelona.
- Coordinator, Hyderabad FC (ISL), 2019 to 2021
- City Head of Hyderabad, India Khelo Football
- Assistant Head of Operations, AIFF-hosted Intercontinental Cup 2024
- Head Coach, Telangana state teams at national futsal and rink football championships
Join the league
Matches are played once a week. Choose a 2-week plan, or enrol for 4 weeks upfront.
₹300
2-week plan
₹600
4-week plan
Individual players
- Full name and date of birth
- Mobile and WhatsApp number
- Valid age proof (Aadhaar or birth certificate)
- Registration fee
Teams
- Full names and dates of birth for the whole roster
- Captain or manager contact numbers
- Age and identity proof for every player
- Full squad registration fee
Matchday rule: fixtures are released on the ground. If players are absent or conditions change, the Branch Manager decides fixture adjustments and team balance. Their decision is final.