Major League Cricket 2026
| Series Name | Major League Cricket 2026 |
| Hosting Country | United States |
| Start & End Dates | 18-Jun-2026 to 18-Jul-2026 |
| Total Matches | 34 |
| Total Teams | 6 |
| Total Venues | 3 |
| Match Formats | T20: 31 |
| Official Broadcasters | JioHotstar |
Major League Cricket 2026 is starting on Thursday, 18-Jun-2026 and will end on Saturday, 18-Jul-2026. There are a total of 34 matches to be played in it, and a total of 6 teams will play in this series. All the matches of this series will be played in 3 stadiums of United States. You can watch this series live on JIOHOTSTAR. The last match of this series will be played on Saturday, 18-Jul-2026. Here you will get the fixture (full schedule) of Major League Cricket 2026, and you can also find Teams, Squads, Points Table, Venues, Latest News Updates and Videos.
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The 2026 Major League Cricket season (also known as MLC 2026 or, due to sponsorship, the 2026 Cognizant Major League Cricket) is the fourth season of Major League Cricket. It is a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket league in the United States, launched by American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) in 2019. The tournament will be played from June 18 to July 18, 2026.
MI New York are the defending champions; they won their second title by defeating Washington Freedom by 5 runs in the MLC 2025 final.
Major League Cricket Winner and Runner-up
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Final Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MI New York | Seattle Orcas | MI New York won by 7 wickets |
| 2024 | Washington Freedom | San Francisco Unicorns | Freedom won by 96 runs |
| 2025 | MI New York | Washington Freedom | MI New York won by 5 runs |
Most Runs in Major League
| Player | Team | time | match | innings | run | HS | Average | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F du Plessis | TSK | 2023–2025 | 26 | 25 | 934 | 103* | 38.91 | 162.71 | 3 | 6 |
| N Pooran | MI NY | 2023–2025 | 28 | 28 | 928 | 137* | 42.18 | 144.32 | 2 | 5 |
| Q de Kock | MI NY/SEO | 2023–2025 | 26 | 26 | 807 | 88* | 33.62 | 141.33 | 0 | 9 |
| FH Allen | SF | 2023–2025 | 23 | 23 | 714 | 151 | 31.04 | 200.00 | 2 | 4 |
| MW Short | SF/WSF | 2023–2025 | 19 | 19 | 682 | 91 | 35.89 | 157.14 | 0 | 8 |
Most wickets in Major League
| Player | Franchise Team | Wickets Taken | Career Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | MI New York | 46 | 2023–2025 |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | Washington Freedom | 34 | 2023–2025 |
| Haris Rauf | San Francisco Unicorns | 28 | 2023–2025 |
| Cameron Gannon | Seattle Orcas | 26 | 2023–2025 |
| Harmeet Singh | Seattle Orcas | 24 | 2023–2025 |
Where to Watch Major League Cricket 2026
Viewers in India can watch the 2026 Major League Cricket (MLC) season live on JioHotstar. It will also be broadcast on television on Sports18.
FAQs for Major League Cricket 2026
Q-1: When will Major League Cricket 2026 begin?Answer: Major League Cricket 2026 is scheduled to begin on Thursday, 18 June 2026.
Q-2: When will Major League Cricket 2026 end?Answer: The final match of Major League Cricket 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, 18 July 2026.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled in Major League Cricket 2026?Answer: Major League Cricket 2026 includes 34 matches. The matches will be played in 2 format(s).
Q-4: How many teams will play in Major League Cricket 2026?Answer: 6 teams will take part in Major League Cricket 2026. The complete team list is available on the series teams page.
Q-5: How many venues will host Major League Cricket 2026 matches?Answer: Major League Cricket 2026 matches will be played at 3 venue(s). Full venue details are available on the series venues page.
Q-6: Which country will host Major League Cricket 2026?Answer: United States will host Major League Cricket 2026.
Q-7: What match formats will be played in Major League Cricket 2026?Answer: Major League Cricket 2026 will include 2 format(s).
Q-8: Where can I watch live matches of Major League Cricket 2026?Answer: Live coverage of Major League Cricket 2026 will be available on JioHotstar. Broadcast availability may vary by region.
Q-9: Where can I find the complete Major League Cricket 2026 schedule?Answer: The complete Major League Cricket 2026 fixture, including match dates, timings and updates, is available on the series fixture page.
