The Andhra Premier League 2026 (APL Season 5) runs from June 9 to June 30, 2026, organised by the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA).
Seven teams compete across three venues, Visakhapatnam, Kadapa, and Mangalagiri.
Defending champions Tungabhadra Warriors are back to defend their 2025 title. Star players including Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hanuma Vihari, and KS Bharat make APL 2026 the biggest edition yet.
Andhra Premier League 2026 Tournament Overview
The Andhra Premier League 2026 brings together top teams from across the state in a competitive T20 tournament. The league features exciting matches, emerging talent, and a race for the championship title.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Andhra Premier League 2026 (APL Season 5) |
| Dates | June 9 – June 30, 2026 |
| Teams | 7 |
| Total Matches | 32 (28 league + 4 playoffs) |
| Defending Champions | Tungabhadra Warriors |
| Organiser | Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, FanCode |
| Official Website | andhracricket.org/andhrapremierleague |
APL 2026 Full Schedule: Visakhapatnam Phase (Jun 9–14)
The Visakhapatnam phase of APL 2026 runs from June 9 to 14 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. Teams will look to make a strong start to their campaign.
| Match | Date | Day | Fixture | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 9, 2026 | Tue | Simhadri Vizag Lions vs Kakinada Kings | 7:30 PM | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 2 | Jun 10, 2026 | Wed | Tungabhadra Warriors vs Capital Amaravati Royals | 1:30 PM | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 3 | Jun 10, 2026 | Wed | Vijayawada Sunshiners vs Bhimavaram Bulls | 6:30 PM | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 4 | Jun 11, 2026 | Thu | Simhadri Vizag Lions vs Capital Amaravati Royals | 1:30 PM | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 5 | Jun 11, 2026 | Thu | Bhimavaram Bulls vs Royals of Rayalaseema | 6:30 PM | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 6 | Jun 12, 2026 | Fri | Kakinada Kings vs Vijayawada Sunshiners | 1:30 PM | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 7 | Jun 12, 2026 | Fri | Royals of Rayalaseema vs Tungabhadra Warriors | 6:30 PM | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 8 | Jun 13, 2026 | Sat | Bhimavaram Bulls vs Simhadri Vizag Lions | 1:30 PM | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 9 | Jun 13, 2026 | Sat | Tungabhadra Warriors vs Kakinada Kings | 6:30 PM | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 10 | Jun 14, 2026 | Sun | Capital Amaravati Royals vs Bhimavaram Bulls | 1:30 PM | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 11 | Jun 14, 2026 | Sun | Vijayawada Sunshiners vs Simhadri Vizag Lions | 6:30 PM | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
APL 2026 Schedule: Kadapa Phase (Jun 17–21)
The Kadapa phase of APL 2026 takes place from June 17 to 21 at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium. Teams will compete for crucial points as the league stage progresses.
| Match | Date | Day | Fixture | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Jun 17, 2026 | Wed | Vijayawada Sunshiners vs Tungabhadra Warriors | 6:30 PM | YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Kadapa |
| 13 | Jun 18, 2026 | Thu | Kakinada Kings vs Royals of Rayalaseema | 1:30 PM | YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Kadapa |
| 14 | Jun 18, 2026 | Thu | Capital Amaravati Royals vs Simhadri Vizag Lions | 6:30 PM | YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Kadapa |
| 15 | Jun 19, 2026 | Fri | Bhimavaram Bulls vs Vijayawada Sunshiners | 1:30 PM | YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Kadapa |
| 16 | Jun 19, 2026 | Fri | Simhadri Vizag Lions vs Royals of Rayalaseema | 6:30 PM | YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Kadapa |
| 17 | Jun 20, 2026 | Sat | Tungabhadra Warriors vs Bhimavaram Bulls | 1:30 PM | YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Kadapa |
| 18 | Jun 20, 2026 | Sat | Capital Amaravati Royals vs Kakinada Kings | 6:30 PM | YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Kadapa |
| 19 | Jun 21, 2026 | Sun | Royals of Rayalaseema vs Tungabhadra Warriors | 1:30 PM | YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Kadapa |
| 20 | Jun 21, 2026 | Sun | Kakinada Kings vs Vijayawada Sunshiners | 6:30 PM | YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Kadapa |
APL 2026 Schedule: Mangalagiri Phase + Playoffs (Jun 24–30)
The Mangalagiri phase of APL 2026 runs from June 24 to 30 and includes the final league matches and playoffs. Teams will battle for a place in the final and the championship title.
| Match | Date | Day | Fixture | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Jun 24, 2026 | Wed | Royals of Rayalaseema vs Simhadri Vizag Lions | 1:30 PM | ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri |
| 22 | Jun 24, 2026 | Wed | Bhimavaram Bulls vs Capital Amaravati Royals | 6:30 PM | ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri |
| 23 | Jun 25, 2026 | Thu | Vijayawada Sunshiners vs Royals of Rayalaseema | 1:30 PM | ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri |
| 24 | Jun 25, 2026 | Thu | Tungabhadra Warriors vs Kakinada Kings | 6:30 PM | ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri |
| 25 | Jun 26, 2026 | Fri | Capital Amaravati Royals vs Vijayawada Sunshiners | 1:30 PM | ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri |
| 26 | Jun 26, 2026 | Fri | Kakinada Kings vs Bhimavaram Bulls | 6:30 PM | ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri |
| 27 | Jun 27, 2026 | Sat | Simhadri Vizag Lions vs Tungabhadra Warriors | 1:30 PM | ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri |
| 28 | Jun 27, 2026 | Sat | Royals of Rayalaseema vs Capital Amaravati Royals | 6:30 PM | ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri |
APL 2026 Playoff Schedule
The APL 2026 playoffs feature the Eliminator, Qualifiers, and Final, where the top teams compete for the title. Each match plays a crucial role in determining the season’s champion.
| Stage | Date | Day | Fixture | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliminator | Jun 28, 2026 | Sun | 3rd Place vs 4th Place | 1:30 PM | ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri |
| Qualifier 1 | Jun 28, 2026 | Sun | 1st Place vs 2nd Place | 6:30 PM | ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri |
| Qualifier 2 | Jun 29, 2026 | Mon | Eliminator Winner vs Qualifier 1 Loser | 6:30 PM | ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri |
| Final | Jun 30, 2026 | Tue | Qualifier 1 Winner vs Qualifier 2 Winner | 7:30 PM | ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri |
APL 2026 Tournament Format
- 7 teams play a single round-robin league stage (21 matches)
- Top 4 advance to Eliminator, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2, and Final
- Points: 3 for a win, 1 for tie/no-result, 0 for loss
- NRR separates teams level on points
APL 2026 Teams and Squads
1. Bhimavaram Bulls
Captain: Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH, IPL)
Nitish Kumar Reddy (C), Satyanarayana Raju, Hari Shankar Reddy, Hemanth Reddy, Pinniti Tejaswi, Munish Varma, Sai Sravan, T Vamsi Krishna, M Yuvan, B Satvik, K Revanth Reddy, Sai Surya Teja Reddy, CH Shiva, Sasank Srivats, C Raviteja, N Himakar, Kashyap Prakash, P Bhuvaneswar Rao, Bhaswanth Krishna, J Vishnu Datta
2. Capital Amaravati Royals
Captain: Hanuma Vihari (Former India Test batter)
Hanuma Vihari (C), Karan Shinde, Bandaru Ayyappa, B Vinay Kumar, SDNV Prasad, SV Rahul, Yara Sandeep, Pandu Rangaraju, Gulfaam Saleh, SMD Rafi, G Mallikarjuna, Atchut Hemanth, AV Vijay, B Santosh Kumar, B Yaswanth, V Jayanth Sai, G Adarsh, C Srihith, K Durgesh Kumar, KT Ram Kumar
3. Kakinada Kings
Captain: KS Bharat (India WK-batter, IPL)
KS Bharat (C), P Tapaswi, K Sudharsan, M Anjaneyulu, Shaik Kamaruddin, M Lekhaz Reddy, Yarragunta Pramod, C Varun Teja Reddy, P Manikanta Gangadhar, KSS Jayanth, AV Surya, ANV Lohith, S Bhargav Mahesh, KN Prudhvi Raj, SH Srinivas, M Ravikiran, P Arjun Tendulkar, KP Sai Rahul, G Manish
4. Royals of Rayalaseema
Captain: Ricky Bhui
Ricky Bhui (C), Yuvaraju Merapala, Abhishek M Reddy, Dhanush Marthala, Haneesh Veera Reddy Kogatam, Roshan Pavan Kumar Patiwada, Sai Sandeep Kumar Chennuboina, Satyanarayana Swamy Naidu Gandham, Yeswanth Bailapudi, Saiteja Kavuri, Kaldhi Ajay Kumar, Girish Kumar Reddy Yeddala, Ranjeet Darji, Dharani Kumar Naidu Ellutla, Sai Sriram Devandla Venkata, Harsha Vardhan Myla, Mohammed Kamil Shaik, Pradhneesh Sai Vattikulla, Dheeraj Lakshman Kothakoona, Vijay Thripurana
5. Tungabhadra Warriors (Defending Champions)
Captain: K Mahdeep Kumar
K Mahdeep Kumar (C), CH Stephen, KV Sasikanth, Sourabh Kumar, CR Gnaneshwar, J Rohit (remaining squad to be confirmed)
6. Vijayawada Sunshiners
Captain: Ashwin Hebbar
Ashwin Hebbar (C), Y Prthvi Raj, M Dheeraj Kumar, M Vamsi Krishna, A Lalith Mohan, V Vasu, KSN Raju (remaining squad to be confirmed)
7. Simhadri Vizag Lions
(Full squad to be confirmed by ACA)
Key Players to Watch
- Nitish Kumar Reddy (Bhimavaram Bulls) — SRH all-rounder and India capped player; the star attraction of APL 2026
- Hanuma Vihari (Capital Amaravati Royals) — Former India Test batter, brings class and experience at the top
- KS Bharat (Kakinada Kings) — IPL-experienced WK-batter; a proven match-winner in T20 cricket
- Ricky Bhui (Royals of Rayalaseema) — Andhra’s leading domestic batter and Ranji Trophy run-scorer
- CH Stephen & KV Sasikanth (Tungabhadra Warriors) — The pace duo who fired the Warriors to their 2025 title
Where to Watch APL 2026 Live
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV | Star Sports |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Official Site | andhracricket.org/andhrapremierleague |
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Conclusion: Andhra Premier League 2026 Starting From 9th June!
The Andhra Premier League 2026 promises to be the most exciting edition yet, with star-studded lineups, three iconic venues, and a fiercely competitive seven-team format.
Whether it is Nitish Kumar Reddy powering Bhimavaram Bulls, Hanuma Vihari leading Amaravati Royals, or defending champions Tungabhadra Warriors chasing back-to-back titles, APL 2026 has all the ingredients for a thrilling month of T20 cricket. Mark your calendars for June 9 and don’t miss a ball.
