Democratizing the Dream

India Khelo Football is democratizing football by removing systemic barriers and giving access to every stakeholder—players, scouts, clubs, schools, parents, and CSR partners—regardless of geography, gender, or income.

For too long, pursuing football in India meant chasing privilege—right city, right academy, right contacts. IKF is changing that.

IKF Democratizing Football

What Does It Mean to Democratize Football?

Open Trials Across India

  • Conducted in 125+ cities, towns, and underserved areas
  • Free for girls, nominal for boys
  • No barriers of region or background
  • Completely merit-based, not pay-to-play

Merit Over Money

  • Evaluations based on 25+ football performance metrics
  • No pay-for-selection, no hidden entries
  • Purely performance-driven, not connection-driven

Free Platform. Not Commercial.

  • IKF doesn’t monetize players or events
  • No commission from scouts, clubs, or academies
  • Operates as a neutral bridge, not a biased stakeholder

Going Beyond the Pitch

Scouting Certification for Everyone

  • Anyone can become a certified scout—no background limits
  • Learn modern techniques: video analysis, data evaluation
  • Build a career by contributing meaningfully to the ecosystem

Connecting the Entire Ecosystem

IKF unites all forces shaping football:

  • Academies → Clubs
  • Players → Career Pathways
  • Parents → Mentors
  • CSR Funders → Impact Stories

This builds a truly collaborative, inclusive football ecosystem.

Real Impact. Real Futures.

  • Players from remote towns have earned ISL, I-League, European trials & U.S. scholarships.
  • Parents with no sports background get career planning through Career360.
  • Certified volunteer scouts now work with ISL clubs.
  • Girls from tier-3 cities shine on a national platform—for free.

Why This Model Works

Component Democratizing Impact
Widespread Trials Talent reaches from places metros often ignore.
No Commercial Bias Transparent, merit-based selections.
Free Participation for Girls Increases female participation and parental support.
Open Scouting Certification Anyone can enter a football career.
Career360 Integration Enables off-field pathways too.
Neutral Platform Encourages partnerships over competition.

Ready to Start?

A football dream should never depend on your postal code, gender, or background.

Find a Trial Near You

IKF Trials

Become a Certified Scout

Scout Certification

Partner With IKF

Career 360

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Disclaimer

India Khelo Football (IKF) is NOT an agent, intermediary, club, or football academy. IKF is a neutral platform that connects all dots of the football ecosystem.

At IKF, we do not charge any fee to clubs for accessing players, nor do we charge players for being scouted or connected to a club — apart from the one-time registration fee.

Players pay a single registration fee of
₹295 (₹250 + ₹45 GST)
 applicable only for the city round. Players from economically weaker backgrounds pay nothing, and girls participate absolutely free.

Beyond the city round, there are no charges at all — zonal rounds and the national finals are completely free for everyone.

If any individual or organisation asks for additional payment, makes false claims, or misrepresents IKF in any manner, please report it immediately at:
📧 indiakhelofootball@gmail.com

IKF remains committed to transparency, fairness, and creating a safe, genuine pathway for all aspiring footballers.