Bengaluru FC

In January 2013, it was reported Mumbai Tigers (then known as Dodsal FC) had failed to register for the upcoming I-League 2nd Division.{{Cite web|title=Dodsal FC might get a direct entry in next year's I-League|url=http://www.kickoffindia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=599:dodsal-fc-might-get-a-direct-entry-in-next-years-i-league&catid=42:rokstories|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130805022229/http://www.kickoffindia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=599:dodsal-fc-might-get-a-direct-entry-in-next-years-i-league&catid=42:rokstories|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 August 2013|website=Kick Off India|access-date=1 August 2013}} It was also rumoured the club could instead enter the I-League, India's top football league, directly through cash payment to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and a promise to build a new football stadium. On 12 January, it was announced the AIFF had called for an executive meeting to decide whether to allow teams to enter directly the I-League for the 2013–14 season.{{Cite web|author=Marcus Mergulhao|title=AIFF chief proposes direct entry for teams in I-League|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-12/i-league/36296005_1_aiff-president-ceo-sunando-dhar-second-division-i-league|access-date=1 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203043842/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-12/i-league/36296005_1_aiff-president-ceo-sunando-dhar-second-division-i-league|archive-date=3 February 2013|website=The Times of India|url-status=dead}} At around the same time, uncertainty whether institutional clubs Air India, ONGC and then-suspended Mohun Bagan would be allowed to play in the league that season arose.

During the AIFF executive meeting on 15 January, it was officially announced the federation, in an effort to make the I-League more pan-Indian, would accept bids for two new, direct-entry clubs for the 2013–14 season from corporate groups.{{Cite web|title=AIFF lifts ban on Mohun Bagan, let off with Rs 2 crore fine|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-15/i-league/36351953_1_mohun-bagan-okolie-odafa-new-clubs|access-date=1 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203052453/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-15/i-league/36351953_1_mohun-bagan-okolie-odafa-new-clubs|archive-date=3 December 2013|website=The Times of India|url-status=dead}} Corporate groups could bid to create teams outside Kolkata and Goa, and would have to create new infrastructure in their cities. The winning bids would be announced in March 2013 and the new clubs would be replacements for Air India and ONGC.

On 8 March 2013, it was reported JSW Group, which had previously considered forming a football club in Bangalore, was interested in bidding for a spot in the I-League.{{Cite web|author=Biju Babu Cyriac|title=I-League: Jindal Group back in talks|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/I-League-Jindal-Group-back-in-talks/articleshow/18865154.cms|access-date=1 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219103319/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-08/i-league/37560530_1_football-clubs-lokayukta-report-jindal-group|archive-date=19 December 2013|website=The Times of India|url-status=live}} It was also reported AR Khaleel, the President of the Karnataka State Football Association and a senior official of the AIFF, had suggested Bangalore could be a host venue for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup and that a corporate team in the city could help build new infrastructure. On 15 May that year, it was announced the AIFF had received three bids for two direct-entry spots.{{Cite news|title=JSW, two others bid for new I-League clubs|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/jsw-two-others-bid-for-new-i-league-clubs-113051500781_1.html|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=15 May 2013 |access-date=1 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219164539/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/jsw-two-others-bid-for-new-i-league-clubs-113051500781_1.html|archive-date=19 December 2013|url-status=live}} The bids came from JSW Group, Dodsal Group, and a consortium from Kerala.

On 28 May 2013, it was officially announced JSW Group had won the rights to form a direct-entry team for the 2013–14 I-League season in Bangalore, which would be done through the sports branch, JSW Sports.{{Cite news|author=Rakhi Mazumdar |title=JSW bags franchisee rights for Bangalore team in I-league, group forays into football |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/jsw-bags-franchisee-rights-for-bangalore-team-in-i-league-group-forays-into-football/articleshow/20314406.cms|work=The Economic Times|access-date=1 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130719053506/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-05-28/news/39580342_1_jsw-steel-jsw-group-football-academy|archive-date=19 July 2013|url-status=live}} It was also announced JSW Group would set up a youth academy in Bangalore and would construct new infrastructure. On 20 July, JSW Group officially launched the club as "Bengaluru Football Club" at launch event at the Bangalore Football Stadium, which was announced as the club's home stadium for the upcoming season. Along with the club name and stadium, the squad, club crest, colours and home kit for the season were revealed.

Immediately after winning the rights to form a direct-entry side, JSW Group began assembling a team. The club's first signing was midfielder Thoi Singh from Mumbai Tigers.{{Cite web|title=Indian Football Transfer Gossip: Thoi Singh to shift his base from Mumbai Tigers to JSW Bangalore, Malswamtulunga set to join hands with East Bengal|url=http://www.kickoffindia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1078:indian-football-transfer-gossip-thoi-singh-to-shift-his-base-from-mumbai-tigers-to-jsw-bangalore-malswamtulunga-set-to-join-hands-with-east-bengal&catid=39:player-blogs|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130805022201/http://www.kickoffindia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1078:indian-football-transfer-gossip-thoi-singh-to-shift-his-base-from-mumbai-tigers-to-jsw-bangalore-malswamtulunga-set-to-join-hands-with-east-bengal&catid=39:player-blogs|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 August 2013|website=Kick Off India|access-date=1 August 2013}} On 2 July 2013, it was announced former Blackburn Rovers assistant manager Ashley Westwood would become the club's first head coach.{{Cite web|title=Ashley Westwood appointed JSW coach for upcoming I-League season|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/210155-former-manchester-united-academy-trainee-appointed-jsws-coach|website=NDTV Sports|access-date=1 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705210833/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/210155-former-manchester-united-academy-trainee-appointed-jsws-coach|archive-date=5 July 2013|url-status=dead}} On 16 July, JSW Group signed the club's first two foreign players, defenders John Johnson and Curtis Osano.{{Cite web|title=JSW add Premier League touch to squad|url=http://i-league.org/?p=7070|website=I-League|access-date=30 July 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020034518/http://i-league.org/?p=7070|archive-date=20 October 2013}} Three days later, it was announced the club had signed the India national team captain Sunil Chhetri from Sporting Portugal B.{{Cite web|title=India captain Sunil Chhetri signs for I-League new entrants JSW|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/211084-sunil-chhetri-signs-for-jsw|website=NDTV Sports|access-date=30 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723082528/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/211084-sunil-chhetri-signs-for-jsw|archive-date=23 July 2013|url-status=dead}}

On 22 September that year, the club played their first official match in the I-League against Mohun Bagan at Bangalore Football Stadium. After a scoreless first-half, Bengaluru scored their first official goal in the 49th minute through Sean Rooney.{{Cite web|title=Bengaluru FC hold Mohun Bagan to 1–1 draw|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bengaluru-fc-hold-mohun-bagan-to-11-draw/423898-5-21.html|website=IBN Live|access-date=4 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010055902/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bengaluru-fc-hold-mohun-bagan-to-11-draw/423898-5-21.html|archive-date=10 October 2013|url-status=dead}} In injury time, Mohun Bagan equalized through Chinadorai Sabeeth to end the match 1–1. Their next match brought Bengaluru's first win, defeating Rangdajied United 3–0 at the Bangalore Football Stadium.{{Cite news |author=Ashwin Achal |title=Bengaluru FC eases past Rangdajied United|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/bengaluru-fc-eases-past-rangdajied-united/article5182975.ece|website=The Hindu|date=29 September 2013 |access-date=4 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005012013/http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/bengaluru-fc-eases-past-rangdajied-united/article5182975.ece|archive-date=5 October 2013|url-status=live}}

The club played their first away game on 26 October 2013 against East Bengal at the Kalyani Stadium. In their first losing away game, Bengaluru lost 0–2 to the Kolkata-based side.{{Cite web|title=East Bengal end Bengaluru's unbeaten run in I-League|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/216146-east-bengal-end-bengalurus-unbeaten-run-in-i-league|website=NDTV Sports|access-date=26 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131028050008/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/216146-east-bengal-end-bengalurus-unbeaten-run-in-i-league|archive-date=28 October 2013|url-status=dead}} Exactly a month later, the club won their first away match against Salgaocar at the Duler Stadium 2–1.{{Cite web|title=Bengaluru FC move to second spot in I-League|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-26/i-league/44486099_1_bengaluru-fc-beikhokhei-beingaichho-salgaocar-fc|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131129185452/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-26/i-league/44486099_1_bengaluru-fc-beikhokhei-beingaichho-salgaocar-fc|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 November 2013|website=The Times of India|access-date=29 November 2013}}

On 15 January 2014, Bengaluru played the first game in their first domestic cup competition, the Federation Cup,{{Cite web|title=Federation Cup 2013–14 to kickoff on Jan 14 with 16 teams|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/federation-cup-2013-14-to-kickoff-on-jan-14-with-16-teams_775319.html|website=Zee News|access-date=12 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213101149/http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/federation-cup-2013-14-to-kickoff-on-jan-14-with-16-teams_775319.html|archive-date=13 December 2013|url-status=live}} against Sporting Goa at the Manjeri Stadium. Bengaluru won 5–3 but went on to draw one match and lose another, and were knocked out in the group stage of the tournament.{{Cite web|title=Federation Cup: East Bengal knock out Bengaluru FC, Mohun Bagan to play Churchill|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/219818-federation-cup-east-bengal-knock-out-bengaluru-fc-mohun-bagan-to-play-churchill|website=NDTV Sports|access-date=16 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130075415/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/219818-federation-cup-east-bengal-knock-out-bengaluru-fc-mohun-bagan-to-play-churchill|archive-date=30 January 2014|url-status=dead}}

On 21 April 2014, Bengaluru defeated Dempo 4–2 at the Fatorda Stadium to claim their first I-League title in their debut season.{{Cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bengaluru-fc-edge-past-dempo-sc-42-to-win-maiden-ileague-title/466684-5-21.html|title=Bengaluru FC edge past Dempo SC 4–2 to win maiden I-League title|website=ibnlive.in.com|access-date=22 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140424055624/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bengaluru-fc-edge-past-dempo-sc-42-to-win-maiden-ileague-title/466684-5-21.html|archive-date=24 April 2014|url-status=dead}} During the 2014–15 season, Bengaluru again participated in the Federation Cup, winning their first trophy on 11 January 2015 after defeating Dempo 2–1 in the final. Despite the cup victory and entering the season as defending league champions, Bengaluru lost the I-League title on the last day of the season, when they drew 1–1 against Mohun Bagan, who gained the title. Despite losing the title, Bengaluru ended the season with a 13-match unbeaten run. Bengaluru also participated in the Asian club competition for the first time but failed to qualify for the AFC Champions League; the team also reached Round 16 for the AFC Cup.

The next season, Bengaluru won their second I-League title, defeating Salgaocar 2–0 at home on 17 April 2016. The club also advanced further into the AFC Cup, reaching the quarter-finals after defeating Kitchee 3–2 in Round 16. Despite the club's achievement, Ashley Westwood left the club at the end of the season.

Bengaluru FC appointed former FC Barcelona assistant coach Albert Roca as the head coach for two seasons.{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/07/06/25377492/i-league-bengaluru-fc-appoint-spaniard-albert-roca-as-new|title=I-League: Bengaluru FC appoint Spaniard Albert Roca as new head coach|website=Goal.com|date=6 July 2016|access-date=13 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010231810/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/07/06/25377492/i-league-bengaluru-fc-appoint-spaniard-albert-roca-as-new|archive-date=10 October 2016|url-status=live}} In his first game in charge of the club, Bengaluru FC won 1–0 against Tampines Rovers in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the AFC Cup 2016, and became the third Indian team to qualify for the tournament's semi-finals. They reached the final on 19 October 2016, the first Indian team to do so, by defeating defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. 3–1 at home in the second leg of the semi-finals. On 5 November, Bengaluru played against the Iraqi club Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya in the final at the Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium in Qatar, losing the game 0–1.{{Cite web|first=Rahul|last=Bali|date=6 November 2016|url=https://www.goal.com/en-my/news/21132/afc-champions-league/2016/11/06/29235802/afc-cup-report-al-quwa-al-jawiya-1-0-bengaluru-fc-air-force-club-|title=AFC Cup Report: Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya 1–0 Bengaluru FC: Air Force Club fly in champions orbit as Bengaluru can't span wings to title|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712154817/https://www.goal.com/en-my/news/21132/afc-champions-league/2016/11/06/29235802/afc-cup-report-al-quwa-al-jawiya-1-0-bengaluru-fc-air-force-club-|website=www.goal.com|publisher=Goal|archive-date=12 July 2022}} Bengaluru's first 2016–17 I-League season under Roca was not as successful; the club finished the season in fourth position, the lowest since 2013, after a winless run of seven games in January and February 2017. The club won their second Federation Cup title under Albert Roca in 2017, defeating Mohun Bagan 2–0 in the final. The club also reached the Inter-zonal final in the 2017 AFC Cup.

After two seasons as an assistant coach at Bengaluru FC, Carles Cuadrat took over as the head coach in July 2018{{Cite web | author=Ashwin Achal | title=Carles Cuadrat named Bengaluru FC coach on 1-year deal | website=Sportstar | date=2018-06-14 | url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/carles-cuadrat-named-bengaluru-fc-coach-on-1-year-deal/article24163392.ece | access-date=2021-01-07 | archive-date=19 September 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919224317/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/carles-cuadrat-named-bengaluru-fc-coach-on-1-year-deal/article24163392.ece | url-status=live }} for the first time in his career. In his debut season, Bengaluru won the fifth edition of the ISL for the first time. The season brought multiple records, including an 11-game undefeated run in the league and a six-game winning run. They became the first team to finish on top of the regular season twice in succession and the first team to win the title after finishing top in the league phase. In 2019–20, Bengaluru reached the ISL play-offs after finishing third in the league phase. Under Cuadrat, Bengaluru set new records in 2019–20, becoming the first team to keep 11 clean sheets and went on a 17-match unbeaten run at home, 2 full seasons not losing in their Kanteereva Stadium. Towards the end of the 2019–20 season, Bengaluru beat Paro FC 9–1 at the Kanteerava in the AFC Cup qualifiers; their biggest-ever win.{{Cite web | title=Bengaluru FC romp to 9–1 win over Paro FC at Kanteerava | website=Bengaluru FC Official Website | date=2020-02-12 | url=https://www.bengalurufc.com/2020/match-news/bengaluru-fc-romp-9-1-win-paro-fc-kanteerava/ | access-date=2021-01-07 | archive-date=30 November 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130203351/https://www.bengalurufc.com/2020/match-news/bengaluru-fc-romp-9-1-win-paro-fc-kanteerava/ | url-status=dead }} In January 2021, Bengaluru FC parted ways with Carles Cuadret on mutual consent.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-07|title=Bengaluru FC part ways with head coach Carles Cuadrat|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/carles-cuadrat-bengaluru-fc-head-coach-fired-7135652/|access-date=2021-02-12|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=20 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120194401/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/carles-cuadrat-bengaluru-fc-head-coach-fired-7135652/|url-status=live}} The change of coach did not bring any benefit to the team, which worsened its position in the table with the new coach and only got 2 wins in the remaining 11 games of the championship.{{Cite web |date=2021-03-18 |title=Indian Super League 2020-21 Season Review: Bengaluru FC |url=https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2020-21-bengaluru-fc-season-review/ |access-date=2022-04-13 |website=Khel Now |language=en-US |archive-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413141323/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2020-21-bengaluru-fc-season-review |url-status=live }}

On 12 February 2021, the club announced Marco Pezzaiuoli as their new head coach on a three-year performance-based contract.{{Cite web|title=Bengaluru FC appoint Marco Pezzaiuoli as new head coach {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/isl-bengaluru-fc-appoint-marco-pezzaiuoli-as-new-head-coach/iu26p431q8951olms5krf7z77|access-date=2021-02-12|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625192552/https://www.goal.com/en/news/isl-bengaluru-fc-appoint-marco-pezzaiuoli-as-new-head-coach/iu26p431q8951olms5krf7z77|url-status=live}} Under his stewardship, Bengaluru began its 2020–21 Indian Super League campaign on 20 November against NorthEast United with a 4–2 win,{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/sports-news-isl-2021-22-bengaluru-fc-record-classic-4-2-win-against-northeast-united-news-401869|title=ISL 2021-22: Bengaluru FC Record Classic 4-2 Win Against NorthEast United|website=Outlook India|access-date=30 November 2021|date=20 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123160022/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/amp/sports-news-isl-2021-22-bengaluru-fc-record-classic-4-2-win-against-northeast-united/401869|archive-date=23 November 2021|url-status=live}} followed by a 7 match winless streak. The team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second time in a row,{{Cite web |date=2022-03-31 |title=Indian Super League 2021–22 Season Review: Bengaluru FC |url=https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2021-22-indian-super-league-season-review-bengaluru-fc/ |access-date=2022-04-13 |website=Khel Now |language=en-US |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421155114/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2021-22-indian-super-league-season-review-bengaluru-fc |url-status=live }} confirming the departure of Marco.{{Cite web |title=Bengaluru FC replace Marco Pezzaiuoli with Simon Grayson ahead of 2022-23 season |date=8 June 2022 |url=https://www.espn.in/football/indian-super-league/story/4682269/isl-2022-23-bengaluru-fc-appoint-simon-grayson-manager-replace-marco-pezzaiuoli |access-date=12 June 2022 |archive-date=9 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609080541/https://www.espn.in/football/indian-super-league/story/4682269/isl-2022-23-bengaluru-fc-appoint-simon-grayson-manager-replace-marco-pezzaiuoli |url-status=live }} On 14 December 2023, the club roped in Spanish tactician Zaragoza as new head coach until 2025.{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/isl-2023-24-bengaluru-fc-appoints-gerard-zaragoza-as-head-coach-till-2025-replaces-simon-grayson-bfc/article67637058.ece|title=ISL 2023–24: Bengaluru FC appoints Gerard Zaragoza as head coach till 2025|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|location=Chennai|publisher=Sportstar|date=14 December 2023|access-date=14 December 2023}}

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Bengaluru FC' home livery was unveiled during the 21 July JSW launch; the crest features the Bangalore Palace coloured white to symbolize the victory of the Wodeyars, who won the palace back.{{Cite web|title=The club crest decoded: Everything BFC stands for|url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/bengaluru-fc/the-club-crest-decoded-everything-bfc-stands-for/387411094693683|work=Bengaluru FC (Facebook)|access-date=1 August 2013|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515082035/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnotes%2Fbengaluru-fc%2Fthe-club-crest-decoded-everything-bfc-stands-for%2F387411094693683|url-status=live}}{{Primary source inline|date=August 2020}} In the middle of the crest, a blue Gandaberunda – a mythical two-headed bird, symbolizes the pride, resilience, and bravery of the people of Bengaluru. The Gandaberunda is taken from the coat of arms of the state of Karnataka. On 24 January 2015, Bengaluru revealed Eddie The Eagle as its official mascot.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/558981034721566720|title=The big signing we told you about has just walked the field – Eddie the eagle! BFC now has a new mascot, people! #BFCvDEM|via=Twitter|date=24 January 2015|access-date=27 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305000130/https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/558981034721566720|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=live}}{{Primary source inline|date=August 2020}}

The club colour is blue; it is often known by the nickname "The Blues".{{Cite web | author=Neel Shelat | title=Odisha FC 1–2 Bengaluru FC: Report, Ratings & Reaction as the Blues Battle Their Way Past Odisha | website=Sportslens.com | date=2020-12-17 | url=https://sportslens.com/odisha-fc-1-2-bengaluru-fc-report-ratings-reaction-as-the-blues-battle-their-way-past-odisha/322813/ | access-date=2021-01-07 | archive-date=9 January 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109215213/https://sportslens.com/odisha-fc-1-2-bengaluru-fc-report-ratings-reaction-as-the-blues-battle-their-way-past-odisha/322813/ | url-status=live }}

In July 2014, Bengaluru signed a deal with Puma, which became the club's kit sponsor from the 2014–15 season.{{Cite news |title= Puma is the official kit sponsor of Bengaluru FC |url= http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2014/07/17/4965355/puma-to-become-official-kit-sponsor-of-bengaluru-fc |website= goal.com |date= 17 July 2014 |access-date= 23 July 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150924144420/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2014/07/17/4965355/puma-to-become-official-kit-sponsor-of-bengaluru-fc |archive-date= 24 September 2015 |url-status= live }} The club's parent company JSW Group was the team's principal sponsor from inception until 2018, when the club signed a four-year deal with South Korean car company Kia Motors{{Cite tweet|user=bengalurufc|number=1048104005891543040|title=A new journey begins today! Bengaluru FC is proud to announce @KiaMotorsIN as its principal sponsors. #KiaDrivesBFC #WeAreBFC #PowerToSurprise|date=4 October 2018}} as the principal sponsor. The contract was terminated by the start of the 2020–21 season and JSW Group returned as the principal sponsor.

In July 2020, DafaNews renewed partnership with Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC.{{Cite news|url=https://in.dafanews.com/football/dafanews-extends-partnership-with-bengaluru-fc-19804.html|title=DafaNews extends partnership with Bengaluru FC|access-date=9 November 2021|archive-date=9 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211109063710/https://in.dafanews.com/football/dafanews-extends-partnership-with-bengaluru-fc-19804.html|url-status=live}} Partnership was extended the deal by a year, by which DafaNews will remain the club's Official Digital News Portal.

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File:Sree Kanteerava Stadium.jpg

In their first season, Bengaluru FC played home games at Bangalore Football Stadium in the city centre. The West stand was the largest and most capacious stand, and housed the VIP boxes during I-League and other major matches. During the club's launch, it was announced the team would play at Bangalore Football Stadium for the 2013–14 I-League season. The stadium had a capacity of 15,000 and its pitch was covered with astroturf.{{Cite web|last=Ameerudheen|first=TA|title=Turf inauguration put off in Bangalore football stadium|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Turf-inauguration-put-off-in-Bangalore-football-stadium/articleshow/8157186.cms|access-date=1 August 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130805022215/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-04/top-stories/29508314_1_artificial-turf-deepak-khanolkar-heavy-rain|archive-date=5 August 2013|work=The Times of India|url-status=live}}

From the 2014–15 season, the club started playing home games at the 24,000 capacity Sree Kanteerava Stadium.{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Move-on-Stadium-May-Hit-Football-Future/2014/03/05/article2091576.ece1|title=Move on Stadium May Hit Football Future|date=5 March 2014|access-date=24 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104419/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Move-on-Stadium-May-Hit-Football-Future/2014/03/05/article2091576.ece1|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}} There are eight entrances to the stadium, and nine stands are used for Bengaluru FC matches. West Block A stand is the largest stand in the stadium and is home to the West Block Blues supporters' club. Due to criticisms of the artificial pitch at Bangalore Football Stadium, the new stadium's pitch is covered with natural grass. All stands except the North Stand have permanent seating. Some fans refer to the Sree Kanteerva Stadium as 'The Fortress".{{Cite web | last=Sharma | first=Akarsh | title=Bengaluru FC: In a league of its own | website=mint | date=2016-12-25 | url=https://www.livemint.com/Sundayapp/SopJkLICGrnNyZUJNjdz5L/Bengaluru-FC-In-a-league-of-its-own.html | access-date=2021-01-07 | archive-date=9 January 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109110251/https://www.livemint.com/Sundayapp/SopJkLICGrnNyZUJNjdz5L/Bengaluru-FC-In-a-league-of-its-own.html | url-status=live }}

File:Bengaluru FC vs Shillong Lajong, 7 January 2017.jpg

Bengaluru FC is reputed to have one of the most vocal fanbases in India. The fans are known as the West Block Blues,{{Cite web | last=Ullal | first=Naveen | title=How Bengaluru FC's 'West Block Blues' fan group are making noise for right reasons | website=MARCA in English | date=28 June 2017 | url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2017/06/28/5953a978e2704ed8688b4644.html | access-date=20 November 2018 | archive-date=21 November 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121022214/https://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2017/06/28/5953a978e2704ed8688b4644.html | url-status=live }} which is named after West Block A in the Bangalore Football Stadium.{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=6789|title=We shall be victorious one day|date=10 November 2015|work=All India Football Federation|access-date=4 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120083616/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=6789|archive-date=20 November 2015|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=VE9JQkcvMjAxNC8wMy8yNyNBcjAwMTAy|title=BFC fans give Bangalore football an 'ultra' flavour|work=The Times of India|date=27 March 2014|access-date=4 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304201731/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=VE9JQkcvMjAxNC8wMy8yNyNBcjAwMTAy|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}

The players and the coach have often acknowledged the fans' support in their success, and called them "The 12th Man".{{Cite web|url=http://sportsrediscovered.com/11437/robin-singh-fans-played-biggest-part-title-win|title=Robin Singh: Fans Played The Biggest Part in Our Title Win|date=24 February 2015|access-date=5 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150302212838/http://sportsrediscovered.com/11437/robin-singh-fans-played-biggest-part-title-win|archive-date=2 March 2015|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2014/04/22/4767282/ashley-westwood-special-thanks-to-the-fans|title=Ashley Westwood: Special thanks to the fans|author=Arjun V Namboothiri|work=Goal.com|access-date=5 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924144347/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2014/04/22/4767282/ashley-westwood-special-thanks-to-the-fans|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2014/04/09/4721805/bengaluru-fcs-home-support-their-12th-man|title=Bengaluru FC's Home Support: Their 12th man!|author=Akash Manjunath|work=Goal.com|date=9 April 2014|access-date=5 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924144344/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2014/04/09/4721805/bengaluru-fcs-home-support-their-12th-man|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}} Apart from supporting Bengaluru FC, the fan club has frequently supported the India national football team, and unfurled a {{Convert|5000|sqft|sqm|abbr=on}} banner at the India vs Guam game.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/10-man-india-beat-guam-1-0-robin-singh-goal-blues-first-win-world-cup-qualifiers|title=India Beat Guam 1–0|author=Rohit Nair|access-date=10 October 2020|archive-date=18 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018134247/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/10-man-india-beat-guam-1-0-robin-singh-goal-blues-first-win-world-cup-qualifiers|url-status=live}}

In the initial years of the club, Bengaluru FC played in the I-league before joining the Indian Super League. The club played important games against Mohun Bagan, sparking a rivalry between the clubs which continued in ISL when Mohun Bagan joined the league.{{Cite web|title=Bengaluru FC's biggest rivalry will be against ATK Mohun Bagan|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/bengaluru-fc-parth-jindal-atk-mohun-bagan/aa0ecz8us7gq1jkzew46djapo|access-date=2020-11-23|website=Goal.com|language=en|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515082031/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/bengaluru-fc-parth-jindal-atk-mohun-bagan/aa0ecz8us7gq1jkzew46djapo|url-status=live}}

{{Main|South Indian Derby}}

Bengaluru FC has also developed a famous rivalry with South Indian club Kerala Blasters.{{Cite web|title=Bengaluru vs Kerala Blasters – a unique rivalry born and fostered ahead of time|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/features/bengaluru-vs-kerala-blasters-a-unique-rivalry-born-and-fostered-ahead-of-time|access-date=2020-11-19|website=Indian Super League|language=en|archive-date=9 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109150523/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/features/bengaluru-vs-kerala-blasters-a-unique-rivalry-born-and-fostered-ahead-of-time|url-status=live}} The rivalry stems from the competition between the clubs' fan bases; Manjappada and Bengaluru's West Block Blues.{{Cite web|title=Bengaluru vs Kerala Blasters – a unique rivalry born and fostered ahead of time|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/features/bengaluru-vs-kerala-blasters-a-unique-rivalry-born-and-fostered-ahead-of-time|access-date=2020-11-24|website=Indian Super League|language=en|archive-date=9 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109150523/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/features/bengaluru-vs-kerala-blasters-a-unique-rivalry-born-and-fostered-ahead-of-time|url-status=live}}

• In All Competitions, as of 12.04.2025 (I-League, Super Cup, Federation Cup, Durand Cup, AFC Cup (vs Mohun Bagan))
• Pen Shootout Results are Considered as W/L

{{Further|List of Bengaluru FC players}}

{{updated|7 July 2024}}{{cite web|title=Bengaluru FC Official Website The First Team |url=https://www.bengalurufc.com/first-team/squad/ |publisher = Bengaluru Football Club|access-date=6 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802075206/https://www.bengalurufc.com/first-team/squad/ |archive-date=2 August 2023|url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Bengaluru FC Squad and Players - Indian Super League |url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/clubs/656-bengaluru-fc-profile/squad |access-date=6 October 2023 |archive-date=17 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517011145/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/clubs/656-bengaluru-fc-profile/squad |url-status=live }}

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{{Fs player|no=1|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu}}

{{Fs player|no=2|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Rahul Bheke}}

{{Fs player|no=4|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Chinglensana Singh}}

{{Fs player|no=5|nat=AUS|pos=DF|name=Aleksandar Jovanović}}

{{Fs player|no=6|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Harsh Patre}}

{{Fs player|no=7|nat=AUS|pos=FW|name=Ryan Williams}}

{{Fs player|no=8|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Suresh Singh Wangjam}}

{{Fs player|no=9|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Sivasakthi Narayanan}}

{{Fs player|no=10|nat=ESP|pos=MF|name=Alberto Noguera}}

{{Fs player|no=11|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Sunil Chhetri}}

{{Fs player|no=12|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Mohamed Salah}}

{{Fs player|no=14|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Jessel Carneiro}}

{{Fs player|no=17|nat=ESP|pos=FW|name=Édgar Méndez}}

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{{Fs player|no=18|nat=ESP|pos=DF|name=Pedro Capó}}

{{Fs player|no=19|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Halicharan Narzary}}

{{Fs player|no=21|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Shreyas Ketkar}}

{{Fs player|no=22|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Sahil Poonia}}

{{Fs player|no=23|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Lalremtluanga Fanai}}

{{Fs player|no=24|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Rohit Danu}}

{{Fs player|no=25|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Namgyal Bhutia}}

{{Fs player|no=27|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Nikhil Poojary}}

{{Fs player|no=28|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Lalthuammawia Ralte}}

{{Fs player|no=29|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Shivaldo Chingambam Singh}}

{{Fs player|no=30|nat=ARG|pos=FW|name=Jorge Pereyra Díaz}}

{{Fs player|no=31|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Vinith Venkatesh}}

{{Fs player|no=32|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Naorem Roshan Singh}}

{{Fs end}}

{{Fs start}}

{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Salam Johnson Singh|other=at SC Bengaluru until 31 May 2025}}

{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Monirul Molla|other=at Rajasthan United until 31 May 2025}}

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{{further|Bengaluru FC Reserves and Academy}}

{{updated|10 July 2024}}

{{Main|List of Bengaluru FC seasons}}

{{See also|List of Bengaluru FC records and statistics}}

{{updated|19 December 2023}}. Includes the statistics of only official games with the results at the full time counted.

• AFC Cup/AFC Champions League Two
• Runners-up (1): 2016{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/football/indian-football-in-2016-bengaluru-fc-shine-in-another-dull-year-1326779.html|title=Indian Football in 2016: Bengaluru FC Shine in Another Dull Year|access-date=20 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020043202/https://www.news18.com/news/football/indian-football-in-2016-bengaluru-fc-shine-in-another-dull-year-1326779.html|archive-date=20 October 2019|website=www.news18.com|date=23 December 2016 |url-status=live}}

File:Bengaluru FC crowned 2016–17 Indian Federation Cup champions.jpg win in 2017]]

• Indian Super League/I-League (Tier I)From 2017–18 season until 2021–22 season, I-League and Indian Super League shared joint top flight status in Indian Football. Following the Indian football roadmap, Indian Super League become the sole top-tier league in the country from 2022–23 season and I-League become second tier.
• Champions/Cup Winners (3): 2013–14,{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Bengaluru-FC-crowned-champions-on-I-League-debut/articleshow/34058479.cms|title=Bengaluru FC crowned champions on I-League debut|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-08-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906190329/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Bengaluru-FC-crowned-champions-on-I-League-debut/articleshow/34058479.cms|archive-date=6 September 2017|url-status=live}} 2015–16,{{Cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/04/17/22432752/bengaluru-fc-are-the-champions-of-i-league-2015-16-claim|title=Bengaluru FC are the champions of I-League 2015–16, claim their second title in three years |date=2016-04-15|work=Goal.com|access-date=2017-08-28|language=en-IN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830072608/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/04/17/22432752/bengaluru-fc-are-the-champions-of-i-league-2015-16-claim|archive-date=30 August 2017|url-status=live}} 2018–19
• Runners-up/Cup Runners-up (2): 2014–15, 2017–18

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• Indian Super League Playoffs (From 2022-23)
• Runners-up (1): 2022–23, 2024–25

• Federation Cup/Super Cup
• Winners (3): 2014–15,{{Cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1773/federation-cup/2015/01/11/7856532/dempo-sc-1-2-bengaluru-fc-the-blues-win-their-first|title=Dempo SC 1–2 Bengaluru FC: The Blues win their first Federation Cup |date=2015-01-11|work=Goal.com|access-date=2017-08-28|language=en-IN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830072622/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1773/federation-cup/2015/01/11/7856532/dempo-sc-1-2-bengaluru-fc-the-blues-win-their-first|archive-date=30 August 2017|url-status=live}} 2016–17,{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.in/football/story/_/id/19429641/bengaluru-fc-win-federation-cup|title=As it happened: Bengaluru FC win Federation Cup|publisher=ESPN|access-date=2017-08-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827183752/http://www.espn.in/football/story/_/id/19429641/bengaluru-fc-win-federation-cup|archive-date=27 August 2017|url-status=live}} 2018{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/super-cup-final-bengaluru-fc-beat-east-bengal-4-1-to-lift-title/articleshow/63851430.cms?from=mdr|title=Super Cup final: Bengaluru FC beat East Bengal 4–1 to lift title|newspaper=The Economic Times |access-date=20 October 2019|archive-date=1 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701182308/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/super-cup-final-bengaluru-fc-beat-east-bengal-4-1-to-lift-title/articleshow/63851430.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live|last1=Abraham |first1=Sam }}
• Runners-up (1): 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/odisha-fc-bask-in-kozhikode-rain-beat-bengaluru-fc-to-claim-hero-super-cup-crown|title=Odisha FC bask in Kozhikode rain; beat Bengaluru FC to claim Hero Super Cup crown|website=the-aiff.com|publisher=All India Football Federation|date=25 April 2023|access-date=25 April 2023|first=Akhil|last=Rawat|location=Kozhikode|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425180906/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/odisha-fc-bask-in-kozhikode-rain-beat-bengaluru-fc-to-claim-hero-super-cup-crown|archive-date=25 April 2023}}
• Durand Cup
• Winners (1): 2022{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.in/football/india-ind/story/4750058/durand-cup-2022-review-curtain-raiser-indian-football-season?platform=amp|title=Durand Cup 2022 review: The perfect curtain-raiser to the Indian football season|website=www.espn.in|publisher=ESPN|first=Aaditya|last=Narayan|date=19 September 2022|access-date=20 September 2022|location=Kolkata|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920142913/https://www.espn.in/football/india-ind/story/4750058/durand-cup-2022-review-curtain-raiser-indian-football-season?platform=amp|archive-date=20 September 2022}}

• Puttaiah Memorial Cup
• Winners (1): 2014{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/bengaluru-fc-drub-asc-clinch-2231733|title=Bengaluru FC drub ASC to clinch Puttaiah Memorial|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424051536/https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/bengaluru-fc-drub-asc-clinch-2231733|date=21 December 2014|agency=DHNS|access-date=26 November 2023|website=deccanherald.com|publisher=The Deccan Herald}}

• AFC Cup Fair Play Award: 2016{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/3629/afc-cup/2016/11/06/29220982/afc-cup-bengaluru-fc-win-afcs-fairplay-award|title=AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC win AFC's Fairplay award|website=goal.com|publisher=Goal|date=6 November 2016|access-date=6 November 2016|archive-date=14 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200914213255/https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/3629/afc-cup/2016/11/06/29220982/afc-cup-bengaluru-fc-win-afcs-fairplay-award|url-status=dead}}

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{{updated|14 December 2024|{{Cite web|url=https://footballdatabase.com/ranking/asia/2|title=Asia Football / Soccer Clubs Ranking|website=FootballDatabase.com|access-date=11 December 2021|archive-date=10 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710195730/http://footballdatabase.com/ranking/asia/2|url-status=live}}}}

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• AFC Champions League: 2 appearances
• : 2015: Preliminary Round 1
• : 2017: Preliminary Round 2
• AFC Cup: 5 appearances{{Cite web|author=Mukherjee, Soham; Easwar, Nisanth V|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/india-clubs-in-afc-champions-league-afc-cup/3dj1qowtkdxc1pzji71c49vnz|title=How have Indian clubs fared in AFC Champions League and AFC Cup?|date=1 April 2020|access-date=23 March 2021|website=goal.com|publisher=Goal|archive-date=15 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415045019/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/india-clubs-in-afc-champions-league-afc-cup/3dj1qowtkdxc1pzji71c49vnz|url-status=live}}
• : 2015: Round of 16
• : 2016: Runners-up{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Bengaluru-FC-first-Indian-club-to-reach-AFC-Cup-final/articleshow/54942481.cms |title=Bengaluru FC first Indian club to reach AFC Cup final |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |publisher=The Times of India |date=19 October 2016 |agency=PTI |access-date=25 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023232505/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/bengaluru-fc-first-indian-club-to-reach-afc-cup-final/articleshow/54942481.cms |archive-date=23 October 2016 |url-status=live }}
• : 2017: Inter-zone finals
• : 2018: Inter-zone semi-finals
• : 2020: Qualifying play-off
• : 2021: Group stage

The organizers of ISL introduced eISL, a FIFA video game tournament for the ISL playing clubs, each represented by two players. Bengaluru FC hosted a series of qualifying games for all the participants wanting to represent the club in eISL. On 20 November the club announced signing of the two players.

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The following clubs are affiliated with Bengaluru FC:

• {{flagicon|SCO}} Rangers FC{{Cite web|title=Indian Football: ISL and I-League clubs and their tie-ups with foreign clubs|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/indian-football-isl-i-league-clubs-tie-ups-foreign-clubs/1pw2yk8hdfo6oz5draur8lrex#h77q76xqpgqh1hawjr8gud77t|website=www.goal.com|publisher=Goal|access-date=6 February 2021|archive-date=24 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124094432/https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/indian-football-isl-i-league-clubs-tie-ups-foreign-clubs/1pw2yk8hdfo6oz5draur8lrex#h77q76xqpgqh1hawjr8gud77t|date=14 January 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://footballexpress.in/isl-and-i-league-clubs-their-tie-ups-with-foreign-sides/|title=FEATUREDISL and I-League Clubs, Their Tie-ups With Foreign Sides|date=3 February 2021|access-date=26 January 2022|website=footballexpress.in|publisher=Football Express|first=Manas Ranjan|last=Pandab|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117005759/https://footballexpress.in/isl-and-i-league-clubs-their-tie-ups-with-foreign-sides/|archive-date=17 November 2021}}
• {{flagicon|IND}} Rangdajied United FC{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/rangdajied-united-fc-partners-with-bengaluru-fc-isl-2024-25-deal-details-news-updates/article68617359.ece|title=Indian football: Rangdajied United FC from Shillong partners with Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC|date=7 September 2024|access-date=13 September 2024|work=sportstar.thehindu.com|location=Shillong|archive-date=13 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913123702/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/rangdajied-united-fc-partners-with-bengaluru-fc-isl-2024-25-deal-details-news-updates/article68617359.ece}}{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/football-news/rangdajied-united-fc-bengaluru-fc-strategic-partnership-13812865.html|title=Shillong-based Rangdajied United FC announces strategic partnership with Bengaluru FC|date=7 September 2024|access-date=13 September 2024|work=The First Post|location=Shillong|archive-date=9 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909132445/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/football-news/rangdajied-united-fc-bengaluru-fc-strategic-partnership-13812865.html}}

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• List of Bengaluru FC seasons
• List of Bengaluru FC records and statistics
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Category:Association football clubs established in 2013

Category:I-League clubs

Category:2013 establishments in Karnataka

Category:JSW Group

Category:Sport in Bengaluru

Category:Football clubs in Bengaluru

Category:Indian Super League teams