KSCA Maharaja Trophy 2026 Schedule, Venues and Participating Teams

The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 marks the latest edition of Karnataka’s franchise-based T20 tournament, conducted by the Karnataka State Cricket Association. The 2026 campaign is set to be played from June 20 to July 12, with a total of 34 matches scheduled across league and knockout rounds, and some of the best batsmen in India are likely to be a part of the season.

The tournament follows a double round-robin structure, allowing every franchise to face all other teams twice before the top-performing sides advance into the playoffs and championship clash. The 5th edition of the tournament features six competing franchises: Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters, Mysore Warriors, Hubli Tigers, Gulbarga Mystics, Shivamogga Yodhas, and Coastal Kings Mangaluru.

The squads were assembled through the player auction process. The tournament will be held across three host cities in Karnataka. The opening phase takes place in Mysuru, followed by fixtures in Hubballi, while the concluding stage, including the title decider, will be hosted in Bengaluru at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

KSCA Maharaja Trophy 2026 Schedule

The KSCA Maharaja Trophy 2026 schedule has been revealed, and the T20 tournament will be played from June 20 to July 12 and features 34 matches across three venues in Karnataka.

The KSCA Maharaja Trophy venues include Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysuru, followed by the second phase at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground, Rajnagar, Hubballi.

The final leg, including the playoffs and championship match, will take place at one of the smallest stadiums in India, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Six Maharaja Trophy 2026 teams will compete in the league stage before the top sides advance to the knockout rounds to decide the champions.