MLC 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Teams, Dates, Venues and Format. Major League Cricket has announced the official schedule for the 2026 season. The tournament will begin on June 18 and conclude on July 18, 2026. This edition will feature six teams competing across a month-long window. A total of 34 matches will be played, including the playoffs and final.
The opening match will see Texas Super Kings face Seattle Orcas in Texas. The league stage will follow a double round-robin format among all teams. Each team will play multiple matches to secure playoff qualification. The top four teams will advance to the knockout stage. The playoffs will begin on July 15 with the Qualifier and Eliminator matches. The Challenger match is scheduled for July 16. The grand final will be played on July 18. All matches will follow local timings at the respective venues.
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Venues and Teams
Games will be hosted across three major venues in the United States. These include Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas and Oakland Coliseum in California. Matches will also take place at Broward County Stadium in Florida. The venues reflect the league’s growing footprint in American cricket. The six participating teams remain unchanged from previous seasons. They include Texas Super Kings, MI New York, and Seattle Orcas. Washington Freedom, San Francisco Unicorns, and LA Knight Riders will also compete.
MLC 2026 Full Schedule
| Sl No. | Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 18 | Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30 PM | 6:00 AM (Jun 19) |
| 2 | June 19 | LA Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns | Grand Prairie Stadium | 3:30 PM | 2:00 AM (Jun 20) |
| 3 | June 19 | Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30 PM | 6:00 AM (Jun 20) |
| 4 | June 20 | Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns | Grand Prairie Stadium | 3:30 PM | 2:00 AM (Jun 21) |
| 5 | June 20 | Washington Freedom vs MI New York | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30 PM | 6:00 AM (Jun 21) |
| 6 | June 21 | Seattle Orcas vs LA Knight Riders | Grand Prairie Stadium | 3:30 PM | 2:00 AM (Jun 22) |
| 7 | June 21 | Texas Super Kings vs MI New York | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30 PM | 6:00 AM (Jun 22) |
| 8 | June 24 | San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings | Oakland Coliseum | 6:30 PM | 7:00 AM (Jun 25) |
| 9 | June 25 | Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas | Oakland Coliseum | 6:30 PM | 7:00 AM (Jun 26) |
| 10 | June 26 | MI New York vs Texas Super Kings | Oakland Coliseum | 2:30 PM | 3:00 AM (Jun 27) |
| 11 | June 26 | San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas | Oakland Coliseum | 6:30 PM | 7:00 AM (Jun 27) |
| 12 | June 27 | MI New York vs LA Knight Riders | Oakland Coliseum | 2:30 PM | 3:00 AM (Jun 28) |
| 13 | June 27 | Washington Freedom vs Texas Super Kings | Oakland Coliseum | 6:30 PM | 7:00 AM (Jun 28) |
| 14 | June 28 | LA Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas | Oakland Coliseum | 2:30 PM | 3:00 AM (Jun 29) |
| 15 | June 28 | San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom | Oakland Coliseum | 6:30 PM | 7:00 AM (Jun 29) |
| 16 | July 1 | LA Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom | Broward Stadium | 6:30 PM | 4:00 AM (Jul 2) |
| 17 | July 2 | Seattle Orcas vs MI New York | Broward Stadium | 6:30 PM | 4:00 AM (Jul 3) |
| 18 | July 3 | LA Knight Riders vs Texas Super Kings | Broward Stadium | 6:30 PM | 4:00 AM (Jul 4) |
| 19 | July 4 | Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns | Broward Stadium | 2:30 PM | 12:00 AM (Jul 5) |
| 20 | July 4 | LA Knight Riders vs MI New York | Broward Stadium | 6:30 PM | 4:00 AM (Jul 5) |
| 21 | July 5 | Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings | Broward Stadium | 2:30 PM | 12:00 AM (Jul 6) |
| 22 | July 5 | San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York | Broward Stadium | 6:30 PM | 4:00 AM (Jul 6) |
| 23 | July 8 | MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30 PM | 6:00 AM (Jul 9) |
| 24 | July 9 | Washington Freedom vs LA Knight Riders | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30 PM | 6:00 AM (Jul 10) |
| 25 | July 10 | MI New York vs Seattle Orcas | Grand Prairie Stadium | 3:30 PM | 2:00 AM (Jul 11) |
| 26 | July 10 | San Francisco Unicorns vs LA Knight Riders | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30 PM | 6:00 AM (Jul 11) |
| 27 | July 11 | Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom | Grand Prairie Stadium | 3:30 PM | 2:00 AM (Jul 12) |
| 28 | July 11 | Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30 PM | 6:00 AM (Jul 12) |
| 29 | July 12 | MI New York vs Washington Freedom | Grand Prairie Stadium | 3:30 PM | 2:00 AM (Jul 13) |
| 30 | July 12 | Texas Super Kings vs LA Knight Riders | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30 PM | 6:00 AM (Jul 13) |
| 31 | July 15 | Qualifier (Seed 1 vs Seed 2) | Grand Prairie Stadium | 2:30 PM | 2:00 AM (Jul 16) |
| 32 | July 15 | Eliminator (Seed 3 vs Seed 4) | Grand Prairie Stadium | 6:30 PM | 6:00 AM (Jul 16) |
| 33 | July 16 | Challenger | Grand Prairie Stadium | 6:30 PM | 6:00 AM (Jul 17) |
| 34 | July 18 | Final | Grand Prairie Stadium | 4:30 PM | 4:00 AM (Jul 19) |
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The tournament is expected to attract global cricket stars once again. It continues to expand its audience in the United States and worldwide. Fans can expect high-quality T20 action throughout the competition. The MLC 2025 season was very successful, achieving record-breaking TV viewership and stadium attendance. The league attracts international stars while it develops cricketing activities throughout the United States.