KCL 2026: Full Schedule, Teams, Fixtures & Live Streaming

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Champions League (KCL) 2026 will mark the beginning of a new franchise-based T20 competition in Pakistan, created to strengthen domestic cricket and provide a bigger platform for talented players from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region.

The tournament is scheduled to be held from August 14 to August 23, 2026, with all matches taking place at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar, which is among the top cricket stadiums in Pakistan. The KCL 2026 teams for the inaugural season include: Abbottabad Eagles, DI Khan Stallions, Khyber Warriors, Mardan Challengers, Peshawar Panthers, and Swat Titans.

The league has been approved by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) along with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Board. Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has been named the League Commissioner, while one of the most dangerous batsmen of his era, Shahid Afridi, has been named the Brand Ambassador and is expected to play a key role in the smooth running of the competition. Let's have a look at the KCL 2026 schedule for the inaugural tournament.

KCL 2026 Schedule & Teams

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Champions League schedule includes a fast-paced 10-day tournament, with 14 August 2026 being the KCL 2026 start date. The tournament will begin with Peshawar Panthers facing Abbottabad Eagles on the opening day.

The league-stage matches will continue over the next few days before the competition moves into the knockout rounds, with the final set to be played on August 23. Every team represents a different area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and has been formed to give local players a chance to show their skills in a high-level T20 tournament.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Champions League Live Streaming

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Champions League 2026 will be played from August 14 to August 23, 2026, but the tournament organisers have not yet announced the official TV channel or live streaming platform. Fans are still waiting for confirmation on where they can watch the matches live.