National Football League (India)
| Founded | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 2007 (reformed as the I-League) |
| Country | India |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of clubs | 12 (from 1996–97 to 2003–04) 10 (from 2004–05 to 2006–07) |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | National Football League Second Division |
| Domestic cup(s) | Federation Cup Indian Super Cup |
| International cup(s) | AFC Champions League AFC Cup |
| Last champions | Dempo (2nd title) (2006–07) |
| Most championships | East Bengal Mohun Bagan (3 titles each) |
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The National Football League (NFL) was the men's highest level of the Indian football league system from 1996 to 2007. Founded by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in 1996, the NFL was the first football league in India to be organized on a national scale. The AIFF then added a second division in 1997 and a third division was soon added by the governing body in 2006. The NFL was eventually replaced by the I-League for the 2007–08 season in order to professionalize the sport in India.
As well as league competition, clubs in the NFL would also participate in the main domestic cup competition, the Federation Cup. The NFL champions would also participate in the Indian Super Cup against the Federation Cup champion. NFL players could also participate in the state-based Santosh Trophy competition.