CCL 2026 Schedule
The CCL 2026 fixtures are laid out over two league weekends and one knockout weekend, with afternoon and evening games almost every matchday.
The first weekend is in Visakhapatnam, the second in Coimbatore, and the business end in Hyderabad, which already feels like a familiar “finals” city for CCL fans planning trips.
| Date & Day | Time (IST) | Match & Venue |
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| 16 Jan 2026, Friday | 2:00 pm | Punjab De Sher vs Karnataka Bulldozers – ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 16 Jan 2026, Friday | 6:30 pm | Telugu Warriors vs Bhojpuri Dabanggs – ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 17 Jan 2026, Saturday | 2:00 pm | Mumbai Heroes vs Bengal Tigers – ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 17 Jan 2026, Saturday | 6:30 pm | Punjab De Sher vs Telugu Warriors – ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 18 Jan 2026, Sunday | 2:00 pm | Vels Chennai Kings vs Bengal Tigers – ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 18 Jan 2026, Sunday | 6:30 pm | Mumbai Heroes vs Kerala Strikers – ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 23 Jan 2026, Friday | 2:00 pm | Bengal Tigers vs Kerala Strikers – SNR College Stadium, Coimbatore |
| 23 Jan 2026, Friday | 6:30 pm | Karnataka Bulldozers vs Telugu Warriors – SNR College Stadium, Coimbatore |
| 24 Jan 2026, Saturday | 2:00 pm | Punjab De Sher vs Bhojpuri Dabanggs – SNR College Stadium, Coimbatore |
| 24 Jan 2026, Saturday | 6:30 pm | Vels Chennai Kings vs Kerala Strikers – SNR College Stadium, Coimbatore |
| 25 Jan 2026, Sunday | 2:00 pm | Karnataka Bulldozers vs Bhojpuri Dabanggs – SNR College Stadium, Coimbatore |
| 25 Jan 2026, Sunday | 6:30 pm | Vels Chennai Kings vs Mumbai Heroes – SNR College Stadium, Coimbatore |
| 31 Jan 2026, Saturday | 2:00 pm | Semi-final 1 (1st vs 4th) – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 31 Jan 2026, Saturday | 6:30 pm | Semi-final 2 (2nd vs 3rd) – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 1 Feb 2026, Sunday | 6:30 pm | Final – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
Tournament Duration & Dates
The CCL 2026 season officially runs from 16 January 2026 to 1 February 2026, with no weekday matches sneaking in between.
That weekend‑only pattern makes it easier for working fans and families to block out plans, whether that means stadium tickets or just keeping the remote ready for those late‑evening finishes.
Match Schedule Overview
The overall match schedule follows a league‑stage‑plus‑knockouts template, with 12 league games followed by two semi‑finals and one final.
Each team gets three league matches, so every result feels heavy; one bad day in Visakhapatnam or Coimbatore can suddenly turn into a must‑win situation by the second weekend, which is where the drama usually spikes.
A quick way many fans look at it:
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Weekend 1: Opening block in Visakhapatnam – everyone still fresh, lots of selfies near the boundary.
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Weekend 2: Coimbatore leg – qualification math, net run rate talk, and a few nervous dugouts.
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Weekend 3: Hyderabad – knockout weekend where even the most chilled actor suddenly starts sledging like a domestic pro.
Teams Participating in CCL 2026
Eight franchise teams from different Indian film industries are taking part in CCL 2026, keeping the familiar mix of North, South, and coastal fan bases. The lineup includes:
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Mumbai Heroes
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Vels Chennai Kings (often called Chennai Rhinos earlier)
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Karnataka Bulldozers
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Telugu Warriors
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Kerala Strikers
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Bengal Tigers
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Bhojpuri Dabanggs
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Punjab De Sher
What tends to stand out every year is how seriously some of these sides now train; there are stories of early‑morning fitness drills during film shoots, and of bowlers rehearsing specific death‑over yorkers for CCL nights.
Match Timings & Format
Matches in CCL 2026 are played in T10 format, with two slots on most matchdays: 2:00 pm IST and 6:30 pm IST.
That timing works well for both stadium crowds and TV audiences, because the afternoon game feels more relaxed while the evening fixture slips into prime‑time, often turning into a living‑room watch party where the cheering is as much for favourite actors as for the scoreboard.
The T10 format itself keeps things brisk: 10 overs per side, plenty of risk‑taking, and very little time to “get set,” which is perfect for part‑time cricketers who might just swing hard from ball one and accidentally produce the highlight of the night.
Disclaimer: All CCL 2026 schedule, venues, teams, and timings above are based on the latest publicly available updates and can change at any time, so fans should always reconfirm with official CCL platforms or ticketing partners before planning travel or bookings.
