Full Stadium Closure For MBSG: AIFF Penalises Mohun Bagan After Fan Misconduct

Last Updated:March 03, 2026, 15:28 IST

The AIFF fined Mohun Bagan and ordered their March 6 match to be played behind closed doors due to crowd trouble. Mohun Bagan's appeal against the closure was rejected.

The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) disciplinary committee has fined Mohun Bagan Super Giant and ordered the club to play its next Indian Super League match behind closed doors following alleged spectator misconduct.

The sanction applies to Mohun Bagan’s March 6 home fixture against Odisha FC at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium.

What Happened?

The disciplinary action stems from alleged crowd trouble during Mohun Bagan’s 2–0 win over Chennaiyin FC on February 23.

While the club accepted the unspecified financial penalty, it strongly objected to the full stadium closure.

In a statement posted on X, Mohun Bagan said:

“While the Club has responsibly accepted the financial penalty imposed, AIFF has gone to the extreme of ordering a FULL stadium closure for our home game against Odisha FC on 6 March 2026."

The club confirmed its appeal against the spectator ban was rejected.

“Unfairly Punishes Our Supporters"

Mohun Bagan expressed disappointment with the ruling, arguing that thousands of law-abiding fans would be unfairly affected.

“We believe closing the stadium unfairly punishes thousands of passionate, law-abiding supporters who are the heartbeat of our Club."

The club added that its appeal was filed “in the interest of our fans," concluding with a pointed message:

“Football belongs to the fans. They deserve better."

The decision means one of the ISL’s biggest clubs will host a crucial league fixture in an empty stadium — not something common.

(with PTI inputs) 

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