The Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 (Season 3) runs from June 5 to June 21, 2026, featuring 31 matches across the league stage and playoffs.
Organised by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), this franchise T20 tournament brings together 8 regional teams competing at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
JioHotstar serves as the official live streaming partner for this edition.
Quick Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 (Season 3) |
| Organiser | Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) |
| Duration | June 5 – June 21, 2026 |
| Total Matches | 31 (28 league + 2 semi-finals + 1 final) |
| Format | Round Robin + Playoffs (Top 4 qualify) |
| Teams | 8 Men’s Teams |
| Venue (Men’s) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Match Timings (IST) | 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM (double-headers) |
| Defending Champion | Adamas Howrah Warriors (2025) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 Full Schedule & Fixtures
The Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 schedule brings together all fixtures, helping fans follow every match of the season.
League Stage Matches (June 5 – June 19)
| No. | Date | Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 5 (Fri) | 7:00 PM | Howrah Warriors vs Purulia Royals | Eden Gardens |
| 2 | Jun 6 (Sat) | 1:00 PM | Murshidabad Kings vs Malda Smashers | Eden Gardens |
| 3 | Jun 6 (Sat) | 7:00 PM | Rarh Tigers vs Siliguri Strikers | Eden Gardens |
| 4 | Jun 7 (Sun) | 1:00 PM | Medinipur Wizards vs Howrah Warriors | Eden Gardens |
| 5 | Jun 7 (Sun) | 7:00 PM | Purulia Royals vs Kolkata Tigers | Eden Gardens |
| 6 | Jun 8 (Mon) | 1:00 PM | Malda Smashers vs Rarh Tigers | Eden Gardens |
| 7 | Jun 8 (Mon) | 7:00 PM | Siliguri Strikers vs Murshidabad Kings | Eden Gardens |
| 8 | Jun 9 (Tue) | 1:00 PM | Kolkata Tigers vs Howrah Warriors | Eden Gardens |
| 9 | Jun 9 (Tue) | 7:00 PM | Malda Smashers vs Siliguri Strikers | Eden Gardens |
| 10 | Jun 10 (Wed) | 1:00 PM | Murshidabad Kings vs Rarh Tigers | Eden Gardens |
| 11 | Jun 10 (Wed) | 7:00 PM | Purulia Royals vs Medinipur Wizards | Eden Gardens |
| 12 | Jun 11 (Thu) | 1:00 PM | Howrah Warriors vs Siliguri Strikers | Eden Gardens |
| 13 | Jun 11 (Thu) | 7:00 PM | Rarh Tigers vs Purulia Royals | Eden Gardens |
| 14 | Jun 12 (Fri) | 1:00 PM | Medinipur Wizards vs Murshidabad Kings | Eden Gardens |
| 15 | Jun 12 (Fri) | 7:00 PM | Kolkata Tigers vs Malda Smashers | Eden Gardens |
| 16 | Jun 13 (Sat) | 1:00 PM | Siliguri Strikers vs Purulia Royals | Eden Gardens |
| 17 | Jun 13 (Sat) | 7:00 PM | Murshidabad Kings vs Kolkata Tigers | Eden Gardens |
| 18 | Jun 14 (Sun) | 1:00 PM | Malda Smashers vs Medinipur Wizards | Eden Gardens |
| 19 | Jun 14 (Sun) | 7:00 PM | Howrah Warriors vs Rarh Tigers | Eden Gardens |
| 20 | Jun 15 (Mon) | 1:00 PM | Siliguri Strikers vs Kolkata Tigers | Eden Gardens |
| 21 | Jun 15 (Mon) | 7:00 PM | Malda Smashers vs Howrah Warriors | Eden Gardens |
| 22 | Jun 16 (Tue) | 1:00 PM | Purulia Royals vs Murshidabad Kings | Eden Gardens |
| 23 | Jun 16 (Tue) | 7:00 PM | Rarh Tigers vs Medinipur Wizards | Eden Gardens |
| 24 | Jun 17 (Wed) | 1:00 PM | Purulia Royals vs Malda Smashers | Eden Gardens |
| 25 | Jun 17 (Wed) | 7:00 PM | Medinipur Wizards vs Siliguri Strikers | Eden Gardens |
| 26 | Jun 18 (Thu) | 1:00 PM | Kolkata Tigers vs Rarh Tigers | Eden Gardens |
| 27 | Jun 18 (Thu) | 7:00 PM | Howrah Warriors vs Murshidabad Kings | Eden Gardens |
| 28 | Jun 19 (Fri) | 1:00 PM | Kolkata Tigers vs Medinipur Wizards | Eden Gardens |
Playoffs Schedule (June 20 – June 21)
The top 4 teams from the league stage advance to the knockout rounds.
| Match | Date | Time | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF 1 | Jun 20 (Sat) | 1:00 PM | TBC vs TBC | Eden Gardens |
| SF 2 | Jun 20 (Sat) | 7:00 PM | TBC vs TBC | Eden Gardens |
| Final | Jun 21 (Sun) | 7:00 PM | TBC vs TBC | Eden Gardens |
Teams & Squads for Bengal Pro T20 League 2026
Season 3 features 8 franchise teams representing different regions of West Bengal. A notable addition is Novus Purulia Royals, a new franchise launched by CAB in April 2026.
| Team | Region | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Adamas Howrah Warriors | Howrah | Defending champions; led by Writtick Chatterjee |
| Novus Purulia Royals | Purulia | New franchise for 2026; signed Sudip Gharami & Yuvraj Keswani |
| Murshidabad Kings | Murshidabad | Joint champions of the inaugural 2024 season |
| Sobisco Smashers Malda | Malda | Joint 2024 champions; retained Mukesh Kumar via RTM |
| Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers | Rarh Belt | Retained Shahbaz Ahmed, costliest auction pick |
| Servotech Siliguri Strikers | Siliguri | Retained India pacer Akash Deep via RTM |
| Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards | Medinipur | Consistent performers across previous seasons |
| Kolkata Royal Tigers | Kolkata | Formerly Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers; signed Abhishek Porel |
Key Players List
Season 3 saw the first-ever dedicated men’s player auction in league history. Here are the top signings:
| Player | Team | Auction Price | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahbaz Ahmed | Rarh Tigers | ₹12.20 Lakh (RTM) | All-rounder (IPL: RCB/SRH) |
| Abhishek Porel | Kolkata Royal Tigers | ₹10.40 Lakh | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Mukesh Kumar | Malda Smashers | ₹9.60 Lakh (RTM) | Fast bowler; 16 BPLT20 wickets |
| Sudip Kumar Gharami | Purulia Royals | ₹9.40 Lakh | Top-order batter |
| Yuvraj Deepak Keswani | Purulia Royals | ₹8.60 Lakh | Middle-order batter |
| Writtick Chatterjee | Howrah Warriors | ₹8.20 Lakh | Experienced opener |
| Akash Deep | Siliguri Strikers | ₹3.00 Lakh (RTM) | India fast bowler |
- Franchises collectively spent over ₹4.5 crore across men’s and women’s squads.
- The auction featured U19 and U16 categories for the first time. Ravi Kumar became the highest-paid U19 player at ₹7.80 lakh.
Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
All 31 men’s matches are played at Eden Gardens, the home of Bengal cricket since the league’s inception in 2024.
- Capacity: ~68,000 (largest cricket stadium in India)
- Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
- Women’s matches: Played at JU Salt Lake Campus, Kolkata
Bengal Pro T20 League Tournament Format
- League Stage: Each of the 8 teams plays 7 matches in a single round-robin format (28 total games).
- Points System: 2 points for a win, 1 for no-result, 0 for a loss. Net Run Rate (NRR) is the tiebreaker.
- Playoffs: Top 4 teams qualify. Both semi-finals take place on June 20, followed by the final on June 21. There is no second chance for semi-final losers.
Past Champions List
| Season | Men’s Champion | Women’s Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 (Season 1) | Malda Smashers & Murshidabad Kings (Joint) | Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers |
| 2025 (Season 2) | Adamas Howrah Warriors | Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers |
The 2024 final was abandoned due to rain, resulting in a shared title. In 2025, Howrah Warriors won outright by 9 runs against Murshidabad Kings.
Where to Watch
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar (new official partner for 2026, replacing FanCode)
- TV Broadcast: To be announced
The switch to JioHotstar — which already carries the IPL — opens the Bengal Pro T20 League to a significantly larger national audience.
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Final Word: Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 Starts June 5
The Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 brings 31 matches, 8 teams, and Bengal’s biggest domestic cricket stars together under one roof.
Whether you’re tracking the schedule, checking squads, or picking your favourite team, this is your one-stop guide, updated as the tournament progresses.
