Madhya Pradesh League 2026: Full Schedule, Venues and Key Players

Fans are set for an exciting month of domestic T20 action as the Madhya Pradesh League 2026 returns with a much bigger setup than previous seasons. Conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) along with the Gwalior Division Cricket Association, the tournament will take place from June 3 to June 26, 2026.

The latest edition of the MPL T20 Scindia Cup will feature 10 men’s franchises and 5 women’s teams, underscoring the competition's growth in Indian domestic cricket. The men’s teams taking part this season are Bhopal Leopards, Bundelkhand Bulls, Chambal Ghariyals, Gwalior Cheetahs, Indore Pink Panthers, Jabalpur Royal Lions, Malwa Stallions, Rewa Jaguars, Royal Nimar Eagles, and Ujjain Falcons.

Unlike earlier editions that were played in Gwalior, the 2026 season has been shifted to Indore because of redevelopment work at the Scindia International Cricket Stadium. Matches will be hosted at the famous Holkar Cricket Stadium. The tournament will include 48 matches across 24 days, followed by semi-finals and the final, with the top four sides qualifying for the knockout stage.

Madhya Pradesh League Schedule 2026

The Madhya Pradesh League 2026 schedule is out, and the season is set to begin on June 3 and run until June 24, featuring 45 league-stage matches. The tournament will be played across two venues in Indore, which include one of the smallest cricket stadiums in India, Holkar Stadium and Daly College. Several double and triple-headers have been scheduled throughout the league stage, with matches taking place at 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 7:30 PM IST.

Players to Watch Out For in Madhya Pradesh League 2026

Reigning champions Bhopal Leopards enter the season after lifting the 2025 title, while Jabalpur Royal Lions, winners of the inaugural edition, will also be among the strongest contenders.

A bunch of Madhya Pradesh League players will be in the limelight. Although the complete squads have not been released, a number of well-known Indian domestic and IPL cricketers are expected to participate, including Rajat Patidar, Venkatesh Iyer, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Kumar Kartikeya, Arshad Khan, Aniket Verma and more.