Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 runs from June 18 to July 18, 2026, featuring 34 T20 matches across three venues in the USA, Grand Prairie Stadium (Texas), Oakland Coliseum (California), and the brand-new Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona (California).
This fourth edition of the Cognizant Major League Cricket sees six franchises battle across a double round-robin league followed by four knockout playoff matches, with the Championship Final at Oakland Coliseum on July 18, 2026.
How Many Venues Are There in Major League Cricket 2026?
MLC 2026 is hosted across three venues, all located in Texas and California. Broward County Stadium in Florida, used in previous seasons, has been dropped. The new Pomona ground marks the first franchise-owned dedicated cricket stadium in MLC history.
MLC 2026 Venues Overview Table
| Venue | Location | Capacity | Home Team | Role in MLC 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie Stadium | Grand Prairie, Texas | ~7,000 | Texas Super Kings | Opening phase + final league leg |
| Oakland Coliseum | Oakland, California | ~12,000 | San Francisco Unicorns | Mid-season + all playoffs + Final |
| Knight Riders Cricket Field | Pomona, California | ~5,000 | LA Knight Riders | MLC debut (July 1–5) |
1. Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas — The Home of MLC’s Opening Act
Grand Prairie Stadium is the tournament’s traditional launch pad and returns as the opening venue for MLC 2026.
- Location: Grand Prairie, Texas (near Dallas)
- Capacity: ~7,000
- Home Team: Texas Super Kings
- Matches Hosted: 15 matches across nine matchdays
- Opening Match: Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas — June 18, 2026
Originally converted from a baseball ground into a purpose-built cricket venue, Grand Prairie Stadium has been central to every MLC season. After the tournament shifts west to Oakland and Pomona, the league returns to Grand Prairie for a final five-day block before the playoffs begin.
2. Oakland Coliseum, California — The Playoff Fortress of MLC 2026
Oakland Coliseum is the biggest and most significant venue of MLC 2026, hosting both the heaviest match load and the entire playoff phase.
- Location: Oakland, California (San Francisco Bay Area)
- Capacity: ~12,000 (cricket configuration)
- Access: BART (Coliseum Station), Amtrak, Bay Ferry
- Matches Hosted: Mid-season league matches + Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and Championship Final
- Final Date: July 18, 2026
The coliseum was fitted with drop-in cricket pitches and is easily accessible by public transport. For the first time in MLC history, the playoffs and final are being held at Oakland, making it the crown jewel of the 2026 season.
MLC 2026 Playoff Schedule at Oakland Coliseum
| Match | Date |
|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| Eliminator | July 15, 2026 |
| Qualifier 2 (Challenger) | July 16, 2026 |
| Championship Final | July 18, 2026 |
3. Knight Riders Cricket Field, Pomona — MLC’s Historic New Venue
The Knight Riders Cricket Field at Fairplex, Pomona is the most exciting addition to MLC 2026, the first franchise-owned dedicated cricket stadium in the league’s history.
- Location: Fairplex, Pomona, California (~50 km east of downtown Los Angeles)
- Current Capacity: ~5,000 (expanding to 8,500 in 2027 and 15,000 by 2028)
- Home Team: Los Angeles Knight Riders
- First-Ever MLC Match: Washington Freedom vs LA Knight Riders — July 1, 2026
- Owner: Knight Riders Group (co-owned by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan)
This ground was unveiled on March 19, 2026, and is also slated to host cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the sport’s return to the Games after 128 years. Construction officially commenced in April 2026 in a ceremony attended by ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta and LA28 officials.
MLC 2026 Venue-Wise Schedule Breakdown
| Phase | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Opening League Phase | June 18–23 | Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Mid-Season League Phase | June 24–30 | Oakland Coliseum, California |
| New Venue Phase | July 1–5 | Knight Riders Cricket Field, Pomona |
| Final League Phase | July 6–12 | Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Playoffs + Final | July 15–18 | Oakland Coliseum, California |
Key Facts About MLC 2026 Venues
- Total Matches: 34 (30 league + 4 playoff)
- Format: Double round-robin league; top 4 teams advance to playoffs
- Defending Champions: MI New York (won MLC 2025)
- Tickets Start At: $20 (available via MLC Mobile Ticketing App)
- Broadcast: JioHotstar, Willow Sports, The Seven Network, MLC YouTube
Wrapping Up: Major League Cricket 2026 venues will host matches across the United States!
The Major League Cricket 2026 venues, Grand Prairie Stadium, Oakland Coliseum, and Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona, represent the growing ambition of cricket in the United States.
With 34 matches, a brand-new Olympic-legacy stadium, and the championship final in Oakland, MLC 2026 is the most venue-diverse and strategically structured season yet. Cricket fans across the US and worldwide have every reason to tune in from June 18 to July 18, 2026.
