About this season
From the mud-slicked night tournaments to the World Cup flex-board wars, this is a deep dive into the obsessive and deep-rooted football culture of Kerala.
Episodes (3)
1. The First Believers
Aired 10 July 2026 • 29 min
Long before television, there were the writers. A pioneering generation of Malayalam journalists built an extraordinary football culture using nothing but ink and imagination.
2. The Keepers of the Game
Aired 10 July 2026 • 35 min
A nonagenarian coach nurturing young talent, legendary players and the electrifying Sevens football: follow the story of those who shape Kerala's love for the beautiful game.
3. The Home Ground
Aired 10 July 2026 • 31 min
Football in Kerala is deeply personal. From homes divided by club rivalries to families united behind a child's dream, the game is inseparable from Kerala's cultural identity.