#3. Fans throng to stadiums like never before
Prior to 2013, not many knew something like the I-League existed. The incorporation of Bengaluru FC was more or less like a culture shock, something that quite literally brought the entire city together. The chants, the songs, and the passion began and it was indeed there to stay. The ISL took a cue from The Blues and it was a beautiful phenomenon.
Anfield has the Kop, Old Trafford boasts of the Stretford End, and the Sree Kanteerava Stadium has the West Block A. It is no surprise that the tickets are sold out within a few days of its release.
As a result, almost every match the Indians play has a crowd in excess of 5000. A growth that has resulted from the massive fan following the ISL clubs boast of. Within a mere five years, the turnover of Indian fans who attend either matches or live-screenings when the team plays has been a pleasant surprise.