The next edition of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL 2026) will get underway from January 16 onwards, with Tamil Nadu’s Madurai set to host the first six matches. Mumbai Heroes, led by Ritiesh Deshmukh will take on Jisshu Sengupta’s Bengal Tigers in match number 1. Punjab de Sher are the defending champions, having managed to lay their hands on the trophy in CCL 2025. A total of 15 matches will be played across three venues, with Hyderabad set to host the CCL 2026 final on February 1.
CCL 2026 schedule
| Date | Venue | Team 1 | Team 2 | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2026 | Madurai | Mumbai Heroes | Bengal Tigers | 2:00 PM |
| January 16, 2026 | Madurai | Chennai Kings | Kerala Strikers | 6:30 PM |
| January 17, 2026 | Madurai | Punjab De Sher | Telugu Warriors | 2:00 PM |
| January 17, 2026 | Madurai | Chennai Kings | Bengal Tigers | 6:30 PM |
| January 18, 2026 | Madurai | Punjab De Sher | Bhojpuri Dabbangs | 2:00 PM |
| January 18, 2026 | Madurai | Karnataka Bulldozers | Telugu Warriors | 6:30 PM |
| January 23, 2026 | Mysuru | Mumbai Heroes | Kerala Strikers | 2:00 PM |
| January 23, 2026 | Mysuru | Karnataka Bulldozers | Bhojpuri Dabbangs | 6:30 PM |
| January 23, 2026 | Mysuru | Bengal Tigers | Kerala Strikers | 2:00 PM |
| January 23, 2026 | Mysuru | Chennai Kings | Mumbai Heroes | 6:30 PM |
| January 23, 2026 | Mysuru | Telugu Warriors | Bhojpuri Dabbangs | 2:00 PM |
| January 23, 2026 | Mysuru | Punjab De Sher | Karnataka Bulldozers | 6:30 PM |
| January 31, 2026 | Hyderabad | Semi-Finalist No. 1 | Semi-Finalist No. 4 | 2:00 PM |
| January 31, 2026 | Hyderabad | Semi-Finalist No. 2 | Semi-Finalist No. 3 | 6:30 PM |
| February 1, 2026 | Hyderabad | FINAL | — | 6:30 PM onwards |
FAQs on CCL 2026
When will CCL 2026 take place?
A. CCL 2026 will be played from 16 January to 1 February 2026.
Where will CCL 2026 matches be played?
A. CCL 2026 matches will take place in Madurai, Mysuru, and Hyderabad.
When will CCL 2026 matches take place?
A. Games are scheduled mainly on weekends, with select weekday fixtures.
What time will CCL 2026 matches start?
A. Two matches per day – 2:00 PM (afternoon) and 6:30 PM (evening).
How many CCL 2026 matches will take place in one day?
A. Double-headers are a regular feature throughout the season.
When will knockout stage of CCL 2026 begin?
A. Semi-finals on 31 January and the Final on 1 February 2026.
How many teams are part of CCL 2026?
A. The teams taking part in CCL 2026 are – Bengal Lions, Punjab de Sher, Chennai Rhinos, Bhojpuri Dabangs, Karnataka Bulldozers, Kerala Strikers, Mumbai Heroes and Telugu Warriors.
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