Disbanded clubs •
Indian Arrows Reinstated clubs •
Kenkre: After being relegated at the end of the
2021–22 I-League season,
Kenkre was allowed to participate this season. The closure of the
Indian Arrows project played a major part in their reinstatement. The conditions for their reinstatement were an agreement to take in several Arrows players and no travel subsidy for away matches.
Changes in format Due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament's format was shortened for the last two seasons. From this season, the traditional home and away games format in a double
round-robin have returned. Each team will play two matches against every other team at home and away. The table topper will be declared the league's winner at the end of the season, thereby achieving promotion to
2023–24 Indian Super League, while the two teams with the lowest points will be relegated to
2023–24 I-League 2, and will get a bye to the final round. ==Teams==