FC Goa is a professional football club based out of Goa that competes in the Indian Super League (ISL). Nicknamed the “Gaurs”, FC Goa have been one of the most consistently successful teams in the ISL – reaching 6 semi-finals and 2 finals in 11 seasons.

FC Goa hold the record for the most goals, joint-most golden boots and most number of playoff appearances (8 in total) in the history of the league.

In 2020, FC Goa also became the first team from India to qualify for the league stages of the AFC Champions League, by virtue of winning the first-ever ISL League Winners Shield in the 2019-20 season.

The Gaurs’ trophy cabinet is further adorned by the 2019 Super Cup and the 2021 Durand Cup.

Co-owned by Mr Jaydev Mody, Mr Akshay Tandon and Mr Virat Kohli, FC Goa are one of the few Indian clubs to have a complete youth development ecosystem. Its U13, U15, U17, U19 and Developmental Teams compete at the highest levels in Goa and India.

The FC Goa Development Team won the Goa Professional League, the top-division football league in the state, in 2018-19. In 2020, they lifted the Goa Police Cup as well. The Club’s U13 and U15 teams, meanwhile, are the reigning champions of their respective age groups in the Goa Football Association (GFA) state league, for the second year in a row, thereby pointing towards an organisation that has been tasting success across all levels.

Our Faith In Youth

The FC Goa model believes that youth is the way forward, which is why the club possesses one of the best youth team systems in Indian football today.

From our club Grassroots Program all the way through to our FC Goa Developmental Team, youth has always been given a chance, and they continue to repay the faith put in them.

FC Goa was crowned champions in the GFA U-20, GFA U-18, Goa Professional League, and Police Cup tournaments in 2019, and continues to participate in national-level tournaments such as the Hero Sub-Junior League, Hero Junior League, Hero Elite League, and Hero 2nd Division League this season.

PJN Stadium, Fatorda

The Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa is the home ground for FC Goa in the Hero Indian Super League. The stadium is widely considered to be among the best in the country.

The venue has been a mainstay of Indian football, having played host to a number of International games over the years. The stadium was also used to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup held across India in October 2017.

Stadium Rules and Regulations:

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fans, FC Goa requests all ticket holders to adhere to the following rules and regulations while attending home matches at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda:

Entry Regulations

1. All attendees above the age of 2 must possess a valid match ticket for entry.
2. Entry will be permitted only through designated gates as mentioned on the ticket.
3. Ticket holders must carry a valid government-issued photo ID along with their match ticket.
4. Re-entry is not allowed once you exit the stadium premises.

Security Checks

1. All entrants are subject to mandatory security checks including bag checks and frisking.
2. FC Goa and stadium authorities reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone found violating stadium rules or in possession of prohibited items.

Prohibited Items

For safety and security reasons, the following items are not allowed inside the stadium:

1. Alcohol, tobacco products, and narcotics
2. Bottles, cans, tins, and glass containers
3. Sharp objects, fireworks, lighters, or any item that could be used as a weapon
4. Helmets, large bags, backpacks, or luggage
5. Professional cameras, video recorders, or drones
6. Political or religious banners, flags, or symbols
7. Any item deemed unsafe or inappropriate by security personnel

Conduct Inside the Stadium

1. Spectators are expected to maintain proper decorum and behave respectfully toward fellow fans, players, match officials, and staff.
2. Abusive, racist, sexist, or discriminatory language or behavior will not be tolerated.
3. Entry onto the pitch or any unauthorized areas is strictly prohibited and may lead to legal action.
4. Throwing objects onto the pitch or at other spectators is strictly forbidden.

Ticketing Policy

1. Each ticket admits one person only.
2. Lost or stolen tickets will not be reissued or refunded.
3. Tickets must not be resold or transferred at a premium. Violators will be denied entry.
4. FC Goa and its ticketing partners are not responsible for tickets purchased from unauthorized sources.
5. Children and Minors: All children above the age of 2 years require a valid ticket.
6. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Emergency and Safety

1. In case of an emergency, please follow instructions provided by stadium staff and security personnel.
2. Medical assistance will be available at designated first-aid zones.
3. FC Goa reserves the right to evacuate the stadium in case of safety concerns.

Broadcasting and Media

1. By entering the stadium, you consent to the use of your image or likeness in any live or recorded video display or other transmission or reproduction of the match.

Rights of Admission

1. FC Goa and the stadium authorities reserve the right to refuse admission or eject any person for failure to comply with these rules or for any other reason deemed necessary for the safety and integrity of the event.