Mizoram Premier League
Indian football league in the state of Mizoram
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The Mizoram Premier League (also known as GIG MOTORS Mizoram Premier League[1] for sponsorship reasons) is the highest state-level football league in Mizoram, India.[2][3][4] On a national scale, it is the 5th tier of Indian football league system.[5] The competition is conducted by the Mizoram Football Association, the official football body of Mizoram,[2] with Tetea Hmar as its secretary and key promoter.[6][7] The league started on 24 October 2012 for the first time.[8]
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| Organising body | Mizoram Football Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Country | India |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of clubs | 8 |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Promotion to | I-League 3 |
| Relegation to | Mizoram First Division |
| Domestic cup | Independence Day Cup |
| League cup(s) | MFA Cup MFA Super Cup |
| Current champions | Chanmari (3rd title) |
| Most championships | Aizawl (5 titles) |
| Broadcaster(s) | Zonet TV |
| Current: 2025–26 Mizoram Premier League | |
League structure
Mizoram Premier League has eight clubs.[9] The four top clubs qualify for the MPL automatically[10] While the other 4 teams will be decided via a playoff .[10] The top 4 teams from the play-off shall qualify for the MPL[10] The 8 clubs playing for season 12 of MPL are Aizawl FC, Chanmari FC, Mizoram Police FC, SYS FC, MLS FC, Kanan FC, Dinthar FC and Saikhamakawn FC.[11]
Venues
The main venues of the league are Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Aizawl)[12] and Lammual.[13]
Teams (2025–26)
- Aizawl FC
- Chanmari FC
- Mizoram Police FC
- SYS FC
- MLS FC
- Kanan FC
- Dinthar FC
- Saikhamakawn FC
Media coverage
On 14 June 2012 it was announced that the Mizoram Football Association had signed a five-year ₹ 1.25 crore deal with ZONET Cable TV Pvt. Ltd.[2][14] The deal was signed by Mizoram Football Association president Lal Thanzara, while Zonet Cable TV Director R.K. Lianzuala (of Bethlehem Veng) signed for Zonet.[2] The deal between the MFA and Zonet is one of the most lucrative sports deals in the North East of India.[2] In 2017 it was announced the channel signed another 5 year extension with Mizoram Football Association Worth 1.5 Crores.[15] Mizoram Premier League (MPL) season 8 has been delivered to SONY by Zonet Cable TV and streamed live on SonyLIV. MPL is the first state league to be televised on a national television platform.[16]
Winners
| Edition | Season | Winners | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2012–13 | Dinthar FC | |
| 2nd | 2013–14 | Chanmari | |
| 3rd | 2014–15 | Aizawl | [17] |
| 4th | 2015–16 | Aizawl | [18] |
| 5th | 2016–17 | Chanmari | [19] |
| 6th | 2017–18 | Chhinga Veng | |
| 7th | 2018–19 | Aizawl | |
| 8th | 2019–20 | Aizawl | |
| 9th | 2022–23 | Chawnpui | |
| 10th | 2023–24 | Mizoram Police FC | |
| 11th | 2024–25 | Aizawl | |
| 12th | 2025–26 | Chanmari |
Sponsorship
All season awards
Top scorer
| Season | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | MS Dawngliana | Chanmari | 10 |
| 2013–14 | Lalbiakhlua | Mizoram Police FC | 8 |
| 2014–15 | Lalbiakhlua | Mizoram Police FC | 9 |
| 2015–16 | F. Lalrinpuia | Aizawl | 13 |
| 2016–17 | Laldampuia Tochhawng[19] | Chanmari West | 11 |
| 2022–23 | MC Malsawmzuala | Chawnpui FC | 10 |
| 2023–24 | Lalrinzuala | Aizawl | 8 |
| 2024–25 | Lalbiakdika | Aizawl | 12 |
| 2025–26 | Zomuansanga | Aizawl | 18 |
Best player
| Season | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | R. Laldanmawia | Dinthar FC |
| 2013–14 | R. Malsawmtluanga | Chanmari |
| 2014–15 | Lalramchullova | Aizawl |
| 2015–16 | F. Lalrinpuia | Aizawl |
| 2016–17 | Malsawmfela[19] | Chanmari |
| 2022–23 | Lalrinchhana Tochhawng | Chawnpui FC |
| 2023–24 | Lalbiakthanga Hmar | Mizoram Police FC |
| 2024–25 | Lalthankhuma | Aizawl |
| 2025–26 | T. Zothanmawia | Chanmari |
Best goalkeeper
| Season | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Lalawmpuia | Chanmari |
| 2013–14 | Lalawmpuia | Chanmari |
| 2014–15 | Lalawmpuia | Chanmari |
| 2015–16 | Lalawmpuia | Zo United |
| 2016–17 | Malsawmdawngzela[19] | BVT FC |
| 2022–23 | F. Lalmuanawma | Mizoram Police FC |
| 2023–24 | F. Lalmuanawma | Mizoram Police FC |
| 2024–25 | Lalhriatpuia | Aizawl |
| 2025–26 | T. Zothanmawia | Chanmari |
Best forward
Best midfielder
| Season | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Rohmingthanga | FC Kulikawn |
| 2013–14 | Reuben Zosangpuia | Luangmual FC |
| 2014–15 | David Lalrinmuana | Aizawl |
| 2015–16 | K. Lalthathanga | BVT FC |
| 2016–17 | Lalruatfela Zote[19] | Chanmari |
| 2022–23 | K. Vanlalhriata | Chawnpui FC |
| 2023–24 | Lalbiakthanga Hmar | Mizoram Police FC |
| 2024–25 | Lalthankhuma | Aizawl |
| 2025–26 | Lalawmpuia Sailo | Aizawl |
Best defender
| Season | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Zothanpuia | Chanmari |
| 2013–14 | Zothanpuia | Chanmari |
| 2014–15 | Emmanuel Chigozie | Aizawl |
| 2015–16 | Lalrinchhana Tochhawng | Chanmari |
| 2016–17 | Lalhlimpuia[19] | BVT FC |
| 2022–23 | Lalruatfela | FC Venghnuai |
| 2023–24 | F. Lalhmunmawia | Mizoram Police FC |
| 2024–25 | Kimkima | Aizawl |
| 2025–26 | Rohmingthanga | Aizawl |
Best emerging player
| Season | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | F. Malsawmtluanga | Chanmari |