The Chandigarh Premier League 2026 is the fourth edition of the UT Cricket Association’s flagship T20 franchise tournament, running from June 8 to June 26, 2026.
Organised by UTCA under BCCI guidelines, the CPL gives local, Under-19, and Under-23 cricketers a professional franchise platform to perform on.
Six teams, 33 matches, two daily double-headers, and a grand final on June 26, the Chandigarh Premier League is one of the most exciting regional T20 events on the domestic calendar.
Chandigarh Premier League 2026: Tournament Overview
Cricket fans can look forward to high-quality T20 action in the Chandigarh Premier League 2026. Keep track of team squads, match schedules, points tables, and key performances.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Edition | 4th |
| Dates | June 8 – June 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector 3, Panchkula |
| Teams | 6 franchises |
| Total Matches | 33 (30 league + 2 semi-finals + 1 final) |
| Match Timings | 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM IST daily |
| Final | June 26, 2026 |
| Organiser | UT Cricket Association (UTCA) |
| Entry | Free (QR-code registration) |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
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Chandigarh Premier League 2026: Full Schedule and Match Fixtures
League Phase — June 8–23
| Date | Match 1 (3:00 PM) | Match 2 (7:00 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| June 8 | Chandigarh Kings vs Tricity Bashers | Capital Strikers vs Rock Garden Warriors |
| June 9 | HIIMS Hawks vs Royal Titans | Chandigarh Kings vs Capital Strikers |
| June 10 | Tricity Bashers vs Rock Garden Warriors | HIIMS Hawks vs Chandigarh Kings |
| June 11 | Royal Titans vs Capital Strikers | Tricity Bashers vs HIIMS Hawks |
| June 12 | Rock Garden Warriors vs Chandigarh Kings | Royal Titans vs Tricity Bashers |
| June 13 | Capital Strikers vs HIIMS Hawks | Rock Garden Warriors vs Royal Titans |
| June 14–22 | League Stage Continues | Double-Headers Daily |
| June 23 | League Stage Matches | League Stage Matches |
Playoff Schedule
| Stage | Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Final 1 | June 24, 2026 | 3:00 PM |
| Semi-Final 2 | June 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Reserve Day | June 25, 2026 | — |
| CPL 2026 Final | June 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM |
Key schedule facts:
- 19-day tournament with two matches every day during the league phase
- Top four teams advance to the semi-finals
- All matches, including knockouts, at a single venue
- Defending champions Chandigarh Kings opened their title defence with an 85-run win
Chandigarh Premier League 2026: Teams, Captains and Coaches
The CPL 2026 features six franchise teams, with Tricity Bashers (formerly Panchkula Bashers) and HIIMS Hawks (formerly Altruistians) among the rebranded sides this season.
| Team | Captain | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh Kings (Defending Champions) | Shivam Bhambri | Rajiv Nayyar |
| HIIMS Hawks | Manan Vohra | Ravikant Sharma |
| Capital Strikers | Arjun Azad | Hari Krishan |
| Tricity Bashers | Devang Kaushik | Dharminder Raj |
| Rock Garden Warriors | Dipender Kush | Vineet Jain |
| Royal Titans | Mohit Soni | Surinder Singh |
About the teams:
- Chandigarh Kings are the two-time defending champions and clear favourites heading into 2026 under captain Shivam Bhambri
- Capital Strikers were runners-up in CPL 2025 and will be the main challengers to the Kings’ dominance
- HIIMS Hawks, led by senior pro Manan Vohra, bring experience and rebranded identity into the fourth edition
- Tricity Bashers, Rock Garden Warriors, and Royal Titans round out the field and represent the broader Chandigarh-Panchkula cricket belt
Full squad lists will be updated on the official UTCA Chandigarh channels as rosters are confirmed for the ongoing league.
Chandigarh Premier League 2026 Venue: Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula
All 33 matches of the CPL 2026 are being held at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector 3, Panchkula.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Tau Devi Lal Cricket Stadium |
| Location | Sector 3, Panchkula, Haryana |
| Entry | Free with QR-code pass registration |
| Match Times | 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM daily |
The stadium is a well-maintained venue close to Chandigarh and has been the home of CPL since its inaugural edition. Its compact size and floodlit facilities make it ideal for the double-header format. Fans can register for free entry via the official UTCA Chandigarh social media channels.
How to Watch Chandigarh Premier League 2026 Live: Streaming and Updates
There is no TV telecast for the CPL 2026. It is a digital-first, free-to-watch event with FanCode as the exclusive live streaming platform.
| Platform | Type | Access |
|---|---|---|
| FanCode (app & web) | Live streaming, all 33 matches | Free |
| UTCA Chandigarh Instagram | Highlights, results, fixtures | Free |
| CricHeroes | Live scores and real-time scorecards | Free |
| Tau Devi Lal Stadium | In-person attendance | Free (QR-code pass) |
- FanCode is the go-to platform for ball-by-ball match coverage on mobile and web
- CricHeroes is the fastest option for live scores and points table updates without video
- UTCA Chandigarh’s Instagram carries post-match highlights and daily schedule reminders
CPL 2026 Past Champions
In the CPL 2025 Season 3 final, Chandigarh Kings edged Capital Strikers by just 8 runs, one of the closest title finishes in league history.
| Season | Year | Champion | Runner-Up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 3 | 2025 | Chandigarh Kings | Capital Strikers | Kings won by 8 runs |
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Final Word: Chandigarh Premier League 2026
The Chandigarh Premier League 2026 runs from June 8 to June 26 at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, offering 33 matches of competitive T20 cricket across six franchises.
Defending champions Chandigarh Kings enter as favourites, with Capital Strikers and HIIMS Hawks expected to push them hardest.
Whether you are tracking the schedule, following your team’s squad, or looking for where to watch live, FanCode and CricHeroes cover every match from the opening day through to the June 26 final.
