Jaipur: The Jaipur-based Rajasthan United Football Club will launch their Indian Football League 2026-27 home campaign with a match against Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium here on Sunday. The season’s opening match will be kick-off at 4pm.In a clash between two teams from the top four last season, as RUFC and Hyderabad-based Sreenidi Deccan look to build on last season’s performances. While Deccans look to continue their form against RUFC, with two wins out of two last season, the hosts would like to avenge the last season’s defeats.
Brazilian forward and Rajasthan United Football Club captain Diego Mauricio is confident of putting up a good show against Sreenidi Deccan in Jaipur on Sunday
With a new manager, Italian Giuseppe Cristaldi, at the helm for the Desert Warriors, the team has been rebuilt with experienced players. This includes players like Spanish centre-back Adri Castellano and defender Harmanjot Khabra, while adding the Brazilian forward Diego Mauricio to the attack.“The preparation has gone well. The team is focused and united, which in football is sometimes even more important than technical and tactical aspects. We are starting at home, and we want to turn our positive energy into points on the pitch,” said Italian Cristaldi.
The Jaipur-based Rajasthan United Football Club will launch their Indian Football League 2026-27 home campaign with a match against Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium on Sunday
The occasion marks an important milestone for Rajasthan United FC as the club begins its home campaign in front of its supporters in Jaipur. The opening ceremony will formally welcome the new season and bring together representatives of the club, distinguished guests, supporters and members of the football community.The opening ceremony will be graced by chief guest Ghanshyam Tiwari, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Rajasthan, and Guest of Honour Ramprasad, Senior Pracharak, RSS.The ceremony will be attended by a distinguished gathering, including KK Tak, chairperson, Rajasthan United FC; Roshni Tak, Director, Rajasthan United FC; Sunil Kothari, Mayor of Jaipur Municipal Corporation, Jaipur; Adv Naveen Kumar Shelar, Adv, Author, Legal Speaker, Founder of TLO – The Law Observer, Founder & Secretary General of NIYAA – A Voice for Justice, and POSH & POCSO Trainer; Dr Sarthi Trishla Chaturvedi, Indian celebrity astrologer, psychic energy reader and spiritual content creator; and Ajay Vijayvergia, adviser, Rajasthan United FC Social Media Department, BJP Rajasthan. Their presence will add significance to the club’s first home opening ceremony of the 2026–27 campaign.Speaking ahead of the opening ceremony, Rajasthan United FC chairperson KK Tak expressed his excitement about the occasion and the season ahead.“With immense pride and excitement, we are delighted to host our opening ceremony for the IFL 2026–27 home campaign, alongside our first home match and our first match of the season. This marks our sixth season in the IFL, making this an especially significant moment for Rajasthan United FC. We look forward to welcoming all our distinguished dignitaries who will be joining us tomorrow and sharing this special occasion with us.We are equally proud of the team we have built for this season, bringing together experienced players, young talent and international quality under the leadership of our Italian Head Coach, Giuseppe Cristaldi. The team has prepared with great commitment, and we have tremendous belief in their experience, character and quality. We are confident they will give their very best for Rajasthan United FC and make our supporters proud.I warmly invite everyone from Rajasthan and beyond to join us at Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium, stand behind our Warriors and be part of this special journey. I wish the team a successful and memorable sixth IFL season.”The club welcomes its supporters, football enthusiasts and the people of Jaipur to join the Desert Warriors at Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium as the IFL 2026–27 home campaign officially begins.
