The tournament would be played from August 20 to September 25 at the Khuman Lampak artificial turf in Imphal.
Besides Eastern Sporting Union, Manipur Police SC, Naharol Yaipha Thourang Club – Okram Chuthek, Kangchup Road Youth Physical Sports Association – Naoremthong and Youth Welfare Club – Langthabal would be playing out the eight rounds of matches.
IWL champions Eastern Sporting Union have to play the pre-qualifiers as all women football teams have to play the complete competition.