Bengal T20 League 2026: Fixtures Announced for Thrilling Cricket Action

The Cricket Association of Bengal has announced the fixtures for the 2026 Bengal T20 League, set to take place from June 5 to June 21. This season features eight men's and women's teams, with matches streamed live on JioHotstar. The tournament aims to showcase emerging cricket talent while enhancing the domestic cricket structure in Bengal. With matches scheduled at Eden Gardens and JU Salt Lake Campus, fans can look forward to an exciting cricketing experience. Don't miss the action as the league continues to grow and develop the future of cricket in the region.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 28, 2026, 13:31 IST

Overview of the Bengal T20 League

On Thursday, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) revealed the schedule for the third edition of the Bengal T20 League. This season, the tournament will be streamed live on JioHotstar, marking it as the official streaming partner for 2026.

Tournament Schedule and Details

The upcoming league will showcase eight men's teams and eight women's teams, with matches set to occur at two venues in Kolkata from June 5 to June 21. Men's matches will be hosted at Eden Gardens, while the women's games will take place at JU Salt Lake Campus.

Men's Competition

The men's tournament kicks off on June 5, featuring a match between Adamas Howrah Warriors and Novus Royals Purulia at Eden Gardens, starting at 7:00 PM. The franchises participating in the men's league include:

1. Adamas Howrah Warriors

2. Novus Royals Purulia

3. Murshidabad Kings

4. Sobisco Smashers Malda

5. Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers

6. Servotech Siliguri Strikers

7. Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards

8. Kolkata Royal Tigers

The league stage will conclude on June 19, followed by semi-finals on June 20 and the final on June 21.

Women's Competition

The women's league will commence on June 6, with Kolkata Royal Tigers facing Novus Royals Purulia at 9:00 AM at JU Salt Lake Campus. The teams in the women's tournament include:

1. Kolkata Royal Tigers

2. Novus Royals Purulia

3. Murshidabad Queens

4. Sobisco Smashers Malda

5. Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers

6. Servotech Siliguri Strikers

7. Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards

8. Adamas Howrah Warriors

Similar to the men's competition, the women's league stage will also run until June 19, with semi-finals and finals scheduled for June 20 and June 21.

A Platform for Bengal's Cricketing Future

Entering its third season, the Bengal T20 League has quickly become one of the leading state franchise T20 tournaments in India. Organized by CAB, it serves as a crucial platform for discovering and nurturing cricketing talent from Bengal while enhancing the state's domestic cricket framework.

The collaboration with JioHotstar is anticipated to broaden the tournament's audience, providing extensive live coverage of both men's and women's matches to cricket enthusiasts nationwide through multilingual streaming and digital distribution.

Since its launch, the Bengal T20 League has significantly improved competitive opportunities for players in both men's and women's cricket. By fostering a professional franchise environment within the state, the league continues to play a vital role in the long-term development of cricket in Bengal.