Is Champions League T20 Returning in September 2026? Here's the Truth

The Champions League T20 is an interesting tournament featuring some of the top franchises from the biggest cricket leagues in the world. The tournament was last held in 2014 but after that season, it was scrapped due to low viewership and constant losses.

But there is some good news for the cricket fans now. The Champions League T20 is all set to return in 2026 after a long hiatus. While it has not been official yet, the reports claim that the tournament will be back this year.

Will Champions League T20 Return in September 2026?

According to Crictracker, the Champions League T20 2026 will be played in September. The tournament will feature the biggest cricket franchises in the world battling it out for an iconic trophy.

The Champions League T20 2026 will be played in a revised version, bringing a new level of excitement amongst the fans as they cheer for their favorite team. This will be the biggest franchise event in cricket if it happens. An official confirmation is expected in a month or so.

The tournament is likely to feature the top teams from the IPL, PSL, SA20, and The Hundred. The fans can expect a world-class competition as these teams consist of some of the topmost T20 players in the world. The CLT20 latest news will be updated as we receive anything official.

Champions League T20 History

The Champions League T20 tournament has been played on six occasions so far. New South Wales Blues won the inaugural title in the 2009-10 edition. However, Chennai Super Kings, led by MS Dhoni, won their first CLT20 title next year.

The dominance of IPL teams continued next year as Mumbai Indians won their first CLT20 title in the 2011-12 edition. Sydney Sixers won the title next year but it was the last time when a non-IPL team won this trophy.

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings won the title in the next two seasons. MI and CSK remain the only teams to have won the CLT20 title two times, the highest for any franchise.