Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2026 runs from March 11 to March 27, 2026, featuring 19 T20 matches across four Indian cities.
Six franchises have assembled squads of 97 retired international cricketers through a player auction worth INR 30.56 crore
Names like Chris Gayle, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, and Ross Taylor headline the rosters.
Matches will be played in Haldwani, Coimbatore, Amritsar, and Gwalior.
The tournament airs live on Sony Sports Network (TV) and FanCode (streaming).
Here is everything you need to know about the schedule, teams, venues, and how to watch LLC 2026.
Teams Participating in Legends League Cricket 2026
This season features six franchise teams, each built through a competitive auction process.
Together, the franchises spent INR 30.56 crore to sign 97 players, with an additional INR 9.00 crore still available for direct signings
The defending champions are Southern Super Stars, who won the 2024 final in a dramatic Super Over against Konark Suryas Odisha.
| Team | Key Players | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Spartans | Suresh Raina, Carlos Brathwaite, S Sreesanth, Chadwick Walton, Isuru Udana | Raina’s leadership and Brathwaite’s finishing power |
| India Captains | Irfan Pathan, Hashim Amla, Hamilton Masakadza, Sheldon Jackson | Won the opening match by 23 runs |
| Royal Riders Punjab | Cheteshwar Pujara, Thisara Perera, Asghar Afghan, M.S Shahzad, Rishi Dhawan | Pujara adds a rare Test-match temperament to T20 cricket |
| India Tigers | Chris Gayle, Shikhar Dhawan, Aaron Finch, Robin Uthappa, Pawan Negi | Gayle-Dhawan-Finch top order is box office |
| Konark Suryas Odisha | R Ashwin, Ross Taylor, Piyush Chawla, Ben Dunk, Vinay Kumar | Last season’s runners-up, now with Ashwin’s spin |
| Southern Super Stars | Martin Guptill, Harbhajan Singh, Dinesh Karthik, Saurabh Tiwary | Defending champions: Guptill’s Super Over heroics in 2024 |
Full Squad Lists – All Six Teams
Below are the detailed squads as announced after the LLC 2026 player auction and subsequent signings.
Mumbai Spartans: Suresh Raina, Carlos Brathwaite, Chadwick Walton, S Sreesanth, Isuru Udana, Bipul Sharma, Bharath Chipli, Amit Verma, Shoaib Khan, Subodh Bati, KC Cariappa, Asad Pathan, Faiz Fazal, Ishwar Choudhury
India Captains: Irfan Pathan, Hashim Amla, Hamilton Masakadza, Sheldon Jackson, Lahiru Thirimanne, Priyank Panchal, Parvinder Awana, Iqbal Abdullah, Shreevats Goswami, Asela Gunaratne, Diwesh Pathania, Baltej Singh Dhanda, Abhishek Sakuja, Kuldeep Hooda, Robin Bist, Rajesh Bishnoi
Royal Riders Punjab: Cheteshwar Pujara, Thisara Perera, Asghar Afghan, M.S Shahzad, Rishi Dhawan, Angelo Perera, Chaturanga De Silva, Seekkuge Prasanna, Samiullah Shinwari, Anureet Singh, Aftab Alam, Mark Deyal, Sarul Kanwar, Trevon Griffith, Pawan Suyal, Ayaan Khan, William Perkins, Farman Ahmed
India Tigers: Chris Gayle, Shikhar Dhawan, Aaron Finch, Robin Uthappa, Pawan Negi, Amitoze Singh, Parveez Rasool, Tino Best, Shadab Jakati, Shahbaz Nadeem, Neil Wagner, Andrew Tye, Samit Patel, Manan Sharma, Denesh Ramdin, Abhimanyu Mithun, Navin Stewart, Akalanka Ganegama, Samar Quadri, Javon Searles, Anup Ahlawat
Konark Suryas Odisha: R Ashwin, Ross Taylor, Ben Dunk, Piyush Chawla, Vinay Kumar, Miguel Cummins, Jermaine Blackwood, Malinda Pushpakumara, Gurkeerat Singh, Naman Ojha, Chandrapal Hemraj, Jesal Karia, Ankit Singh Rajpoot, Akshay Wakhre, Lasith Lakshan, Raghav Dhawan, Imtiaz Ahmad, Vikas Tokas, Monu Kumar, Rayad Emrit, Rituraj Rajeev Singh, Junaid Siddiqui
Southern Super Stars: Martin Guptill, Harbhajan Singh, Dinesh Karthik, Saurabh Tiwary, Dilshan Munaweera, Hamid Hassan, Chirag Gandhi, Sarajit Ladda, Adeesha Thilanchana, Waqarullah Ishaq, Sidharth Trivedi, Rahul Yadav, Sudeep Tyagi
Legends League Cricket 2026 – Match Schedule
The league stage runs from March 11 to March 23, with each team playing five matches in a round-robin format.
That gives us 15 league games, followed by four playoff matches from March 24 to March 27.
Two double-header days are scheduled: March 17 and March 22, each with an afternoon and an evening fixture.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 11 | Mumbai Spartans vs India Captains | Haldwani – Indira Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM IST |
| March 12 | Royal Riders Punjab vs India Tigers | Haldwani – Indira Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM IST |
| March 13 | Konark Suryas Odisha vs Southern Super Stars | Coimbatore – Sri Ramakrishna College Ground | 7:30 PM IST |
| March 14 | Mumbai Spartans vs India Tigers | Haldwani – Indira Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM IST |
| March 15 | Konark Suryas Odisha vs Royal Riders Punjab | Coimbatore – Sri Ramakrishna College Ground | 7:30 PM IST |
| March 16 | India Captains vs Southern Super Stars | Amritsar – Gandhi Sports Complex Ground | 2:30 PM IST |
| March 17 | Royal Riders Punjab vs Southern Super Stars | Amritsar – Gandhi Sports Complex Ground | 2:30 PM IST |
| March 17 | Mumbai Spartans vs Konark Suryas Odisha | Gwalior – Captain Roop Singh Stadium | 7:30 PM IST |
| March 18 | India Captains vs India Tigers | Coimbatore – Sri Ramakrishna College Ground | 7:30 PM IST |
| March 19 | Mumbai Spartans vs Southern Super Stars | Gwalior – Captain Roop Singh Stadium | 7:30 PM IST |
| March 20 | Konark Suryas Odisha vs India Tigers | Amritsar – Gandhi Sports Complex Ground | 2:30 PM IST |
| March 21 | India Captains vs Royal Riders Punjab | Gwalior – Captain Roop Singh Stadium | 7:30 PM IST |
| March 22 | Southern Super Stars vs India Tigers | Amritsar – Gandhi Sports Complex Ground | 2:30 PM IST |
| March 22 | Konark Suryas Odisha vs India Captains | Gwalior – Captain Roop Singh Stadium | 7:30 PM IST |
| March 23 | Mumbai Spartans vs Royal Riders Punjab | Amritsar – Gandhi Sports Complex Ground | 2:30 PM IST |
| March 24 | Qualifier 1 (TBC vs TBC) | TBC | 7:30 PM IST |
| March 25 | Eliminator (TBC vs TBC) | TBC | 7:30 PM IST |
| March 26 | Qualifier 2 (TBC vs TBC) | TBC | 7:30 PM IST |
| March 27 | Final (TBC vs TBC) | TBC | 7:30 PM IST |
Legends League Cricket 2026 – Venue Details
LLC 2026 takes cricket to four non-metro cities, giving fans in smaller towns a chance to watch international legends perform live.
This is a deliberate move by the organisers to grow the sport beyond the usual metro circuit.
Playoff venues (March 24–27) are yet to be confirmed by the organisers.
| City | Stadium | State | Match Timings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haldwani | Indira Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium | Uttarakhand | 7:30 PM IST |
| Coimbatore | Sri Ramakrishna College Ground | Tamil Nadu | 7:30 PM IST |
| Amritsar | Gandhi Sports Complex Ground | Punjab | 2:30 PM IST |
| Gwalior | Captain Roop Singh Stadium | Madhya Pradesh | 7:30 PM IST |
Legends League Cricket 2026 – Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
If you cannot make it to the stadium, there are plenty of ways to catch LLC 2026 from home.
TV Broadcast in India
Sony Sports Network is the official TV broadcast partner.
Specifically, matches air on Sony Sports 1 (English) and Sony Sports 3 (Hindi).
Online Streaming in India
FanCode holds the exclusive primary digital streaming rights for the LLC 2026.
Matches are also available on SonyLIV, Sony’s own streaming platform.
Both platforms work on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smart TVs. FanCode requires a subscription.
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Conclusion: Legends League Cricket 2026 Has Started From March 11
LLC 2026 is more than a nostalgia trip. It gives retired cricketers a competitive platform and brings the sport to cities that rarely host major events.
With 19 matches, six teams, and 97 legends, this is the biggest LLC season yet.
Catch it live on Sony Sports Network (TV) or stream on FanCode and SonyLIV.
The tournament runs until March 27. Whether you tune in for Gayle’s sixes, Raina’s cover drives, or Ashwin’s carrom balls, there is something for every cricket fan.
