Major League Cricket 2026 begins on June 18, 2026, marking the start of the fourth full season of the USA’s premier franchise T20 tournament. The competition runs for a month and concludes with the final scheduled in mid-July.
A total of 34 T20 matches will be played between June 18 and July 18, 2026, featuring six teams competing in a league format followed by playoffs. Matches are hosted across three venues in the United States.
This article provides the complete Major League Cricket 2026 schedule, including match dates, teams, venues, and more.
Major League Cricket 2026 Schedule
The Major League Cricket 2026 brings thrilling T20 action with six competitive teams battling across Dallas, Oakland, and Pomona.
Fans can expect high-octane cricket and tight finishes. Here is the complete schedule:
| Match | Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST / GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 19 | Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas | Dallas | 6:00 AM / 12:30 AM GMT |
| 2 | Jun 20 | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns | Dallas | 2:00 AM / 8:30 PM GMT |
| 3 | Jun 20 | Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom | Dallas | 6:00 AM / 12:30 AM GMT |
| 4 | Jun 21 | Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns | Dallas | 2:00 AM / 8:30 PM GMT |
| 5 | Jun 21 | Washington Freedom vs MI New York | Dallas | 6:00 AM / 12:30 AM GMT |
| 6 | Jun 22 | Seattle Orcas vs Los Angeles Knight Riders | Dallas | 2:00 AM / 8:30 PM GMT |
| 7 | Jun 22 | Texas Super Kings vs MI New York | Dallas | 6:00 AM / 12:30 AM GMT |
| 8 | Jun 25 | San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings | Oakland | 7:00 AM / 1:30 AM GMT |
| 9 | Jun 26 | Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas | Oakland | 7:00 AM / 1:30 AM GMT |
| 10 | Jun 27 | MI New York vs Texas Super Kings | Oakland | 3:00 AM / 9:30 PM GMT |
| 11 | Jun 27 | San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas | Oakland | 7:00 AM / 1:30 AM GMT |
| 12 | Jun 28 | MI New York vs Los Angeles Knight Riders | Oakland | 3:00 AM / 9:30 PM GMT |
| 13 | Jun 28 | Washington Freedom vs Texas Super Kings | Oakland | 7:00 AM / 1:30 AM GMT |
| 14 | Jun 29 | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas | Oakland | 3:00 AM / 9:30 PM GMT |
| 15 | Jun 29 | San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom | Oakland | 7:00 AM / 1:30 AM GMT |
| 16 | Jul 2 | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom | Pomona | 7:00 AM / 1:30 AM GMT |
| 17 | Jul 3 | Seattle Orcas vs MI New York | Pomona | 7:00 AM / 1:30 AM GMT |
| 18 | Jul 4 | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Texas Super Kings | Pomona | 7:00 AM / 1:30 AM GMT |
| 19 | Jul 5 | Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns | Pomona | 3:00 AM / 9:30 PM GMT |
| 20 | Jul 5 | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York | Pomona | 7:00 AM / 1:30 AM GMT |
| 21 | Jul 6 | Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings | Pomona | 3:00 AM / 9:30 PM GMT |
| 22 | Jul 6 | San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York | Pomona | 7:00 AM / 1:30 AM GMT |
| 23 | Jul 9 | MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns | Dallas | 6:00 AM / 12:30 AM GMT |
| 24 | Jul 10 | Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders | Dallas | 6:00 AM / 12:30 AM GMT |
| 25 | Jul 11 | MI New York vs Seattle Orcas | Dallas | 2:00 AM / 8:30 PM GMT |
| 26 | Jul 11 | San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders | Dallas | 6:00 AM / 12:30 AM GMT |
| 27 | Jul 12 | Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom | Dallas | 2:00 AM / 8:30 PM GMT |
| 28 | Jul 12 | Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns | Dallas | 6:00 AM / 12:30 AM GMT |
| 29 | Jul 13 | MI New York vs Washington Freedom | Dallas | 2:00 AM / 8:30 PM GMT |
| 30 | Jul 13 | Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders | Dallas | 6:00 AM / 12:30 AM GMT |
| Qualifier | Jul 16 | 1st vs 2nd | Oakland | 3:00 AM / 9:30 PM GMT |
| Eliminator | Jul 16 | 3rd vs 4th | Oakland | 7:00 AM / 1:30 AM GMT |
| Challenger | Jul 17 | Loser Q vs Winner E | Oakland | 7:00 AM / 1:30 AM GMT |
| Final | Jul 19 | TBC vs TBC | Oakland | 7:00 AM / 1:30 AM GMT |
Note: The match dates listed above are Asia-specific (IST). Matches in the USA will start one day earlier than the dates provided here.
Major League Cricket 2026 Teams And Squads
All these squads are selected from domestic team players chosen through drafts, ensuring a mix of local talent and international experience.
Los Angeles Knight Riders
Shadley van Schalkwyk, Unmukt Chand, Ali Khan, Saif Badar, Kartikh Gatepalli, Matthew Tromp, Carmi le Roux, Jahmar Hamilton, Nitish Kumar, Kristopher Ramsaran
MI New York
Monank Patel, Tajinder Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Agni Chopra, Rushil Ugarkar, Kunwarjeet Singh, Sunny Patel, Faisal Khan Ahmadzai, Corey Anderson
San Francisco Unicorns
Hassan Khan, Brody Couch, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hammad Azam, Juanoy Drysdale, Aakarshit Gomel, Zia Ul-Haq, Mohammad Ilyas, Anirudh Immanuel, Saideep Ganesh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Matthew Short, Haris Rauf, Finn Allen, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly
Seattle Orcas
Harmeet Singh, Ayan Desai, Rahul Jariwala, Shayan Jahangir, Jasdeep Singh, Ali Sheikh, Cameron Gannon, Raymon Reifer, Shehan Jayasuriya, Sharad Lumba
Texas Super Kings
Shubham Ranjane, Joshua Tromp, Milind Kumar, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Mohammad Mohsin, Calvin Savage, Smit Patel, Amshi de Silva, Abhimanyu Lamba
Washington Freedom
Andries Gous, Saurabh Netravalkar, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Ian Holland, Lahiru Milantha, Amila Aponso, Abhishek Paradkar, Yasir Mohammad, Asif Mehmood
Major League Cricket 2026 Venues
The Major League Cricket 2026 will be played across three premier venues in the USA. Dallas, Oakland, and Pomona offer world-class facilities and thrilling atmospheres for all six competing teams.
The venues are:
1. Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas hosts the opening phase of the Major League Cricket 2026 schedule, including the first match on June 19 and several league fixtures.
The venue has been central to previous MLC seasons and continues to host high-frequency matches due to its established cricket infrastructure.
The stadium plays a significant role in maintaining the tournament schedule balance, with several league matches returning here after the Pomona phase ends.
2. Oakland Coliseum, California
Oakland Coliseum hosts a major share of mid-season league fixtures and the entire playoff phase of the Major League Cricket 2026 tournament.
Several matches between June 25 and June 29 are scheduled at this venue before the competition shifts to Pomona.
The venue also hosts the Qualifier, Eliminator, Challenger, and Final, making it the most important ground in determining the tournament champion. Its hosting of all knockout matches makes it central to the tournament’s final outcome.
3. Knight Riders Cricket Field, Pomona
Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona hosts the third phase of the league matches between early July fixtures. Several consecutive games from July 2 to July 6 are scheduled at this venue, ensuring continuity in the tournament timeline.
The Pomona phase includes both single fixtures and double-header match days. This venue acts as a transition stage between the Oakland league phase and the final return to Dallas before the playoffs begin in mid-July.
Where to Watch Major League Cricket 2026 Live
You can watch Major League Cricket 2026 live, with coverage across multiple TV channels and streaming platforms for global fans.
Here is the breakdown of the live streaming information:
| Region | Platform | Type |
|---|---|---|
| USA & Canada | Willow Sports | TV / Streaming via Willow TV apps |
| India | JioHotstar | Streaming |
| Australia | The Seven Network | TV |
| Worldwide | MLC Network YouTube | Highlights / Official coverage |
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Conclusion: The Major League Cricket 2026 Stars From July 18
The Major League Cricket 2026 schedule runs from June 18 to July 18, featuring 34 T20 matches played across three major venues in the United States. The structured format ensures league matches are completed before the playoff phase begins in mid-July.
With Oakland Coliseum hosting the final, the tournament concludes with four decisive knockout matches that determine the season champion.
Don’t miss a single match: follow all the live action via JioHotstar, Willow Sports, The Seven Network, or the official MLC YouTube channel and stay updated with highlights and scores.
