The next edition of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL 2026) will get underway from January 16 onwards, with Karnataka Bulldozers taking on Punjab De Sher on January 16 at the ADA-VDCA stadium in Visakhapatnam on January 16. The latest edition of the star-studded tournament will be held in three cities – Vizag, Coimbatore and Hyderabad, with the final set to be held on February 1, 2026. Check out the complete schedule of CCL 2026 below:
CCL 2026 schedule
| Date | Day | Time | Match Type | Venue | Team 1 | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | Saturday | 2:00 PM | League | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag | Mumbai Heroes | Bengal Tigers |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Saturday | 6:30 PM | League | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag | Punjab De Sher | Telugu Warriors |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Sunday | 2:00 PM | League | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag | Vels Chennai Kings | Bengal Tigers |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Sunday | 6:30 PM | League | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag | Mumbai Heroes | Kerala Strikers |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Friday | 2:00 PM | League | SNR College Stadium, Coimbatore | Bengal Tigers | Kerala Strikers |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Friday | 6:30 PM | League | SNR College Stadium, Coimbatore | Karnataka Bulldozers | Telugu Warriors |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Saturday | 2:00 PM | League | SNR College Stadium, Coimbatore | Punjab De Sher | Bhojpuri Dabanggs |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Saturday | 6:30 PM | League | SNR College Stadium, Coimbatore | Vels Chennai Kings | Kerala Strikers |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Sunday | 2:00 PM | League | SNR College Stadium, Coimbatore | Karnataka Bulldozers | Bhojpuri Dabanggs |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Sunday | 6:30 PM | League | SNR College Stadium, Coimbatore | Vels Chennai Kings | Mumbai Heroes |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Saturday | 2:00 PM | Semi Final | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad | TBD | TBD |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Saturday | 6:30 PM | Semi Final | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad | TBD | TBD |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Sunday | 6:30 PM | Final | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad | Winner SF1 | Winner SF2 |
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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