The Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) 2026 is back for its second edition, bringing high-octane T20 cricket to Nagpur from June 1 to June 14, 2026.
Organised by the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA), the tournament features six franchise teams, a new side in India Warriors, and a significantly expanded format compared to the inaugural season.
VPL 2026 Tournament Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) 2026 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Organiser | Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) |
| Format | T20 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Total Matches | 25 (21 league + 4 playoffs) |
| Start Date | June 1, 2026 |
| Final | June 14, 2026 |
| Mascot | Waghoba |
VPL 2026 Full Schedule — League Stage
The VPL 2026 League Stage schedule lists all fixtures, dates, and match timings in one place, helping fans easily track the tournament progression.
| Match | Date | Day | Fixture | Time (IST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 1 | Mon | NECO Master Blasters vs Pagariya Strikers | 7:30 PM | Pagariya Strikers won by 5 wkts |
| 2 | Jun 2 | Tue | India Warriors vs Nagpur Heroz | 2:30 PM | India Warriors won by 33 runs |
| 3 | Jun 2 | Tue | Bharat Rangers vs Orange Tigers | 7:30 PM | Bharat Rangers won by 6 wkts |
| 4 | Jun 3 | Wed | Pagariya Strikers vs India Warriors | 2:30 PM | Pagariya Strikers won by 3 wkts |
| 5 | Jun 3 | Wed | Orange Tigers vs Nagpur Heroz | 7:30 PM | Nagpur Heroz won by 10 runs |
| 6 | Jun 4 | Thu | NECO Master Blasters vs Bharat Rangers | 2:30 PM | TBD |
| 7 | Jun 4 | Thu | Pagariya Strikers vs Nagpur Heroz | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 8 | Jun 5 | Fri | NECO Master Blasters vs Orange Tigers | 2:30 PM | TBD |
| 9 | Jun 5 | Fri | Bharat Rangers vs India Warriors | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 10 | Jun 6 | Sat | Pagariya Strikers vs Orange Tigers | 2:30 PM | TBD |
| 11 | Jun 6 | Sat | NECO Master Blasters vs India Warriors | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 12 | Jun 7 | Sun | Bharat Rangers vs Nagpur Heroz | 2:30 PM | TBD |
| 13 | Jun 7 | Sun | Orange Tigers vs India Warriors | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 14 | Jun 8 | Mon | NECO Master Blasters vs Nagpur Heroz | 2:30 PM | TBD |
| 15 | Jun 8 | Mon | Pagariya Strikers vs Bharat Rangers | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 16 | Jun 9 | Tue | Orange Tigers vs Nagpur Heroz | 2:30 PM | TBD |
| 17 | Jun 9 | Tue | NECO Master Blasters vs Pagariya Strikers | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 18 | Jun 10 | Wed | Bharat Rangers vs India Warriors | 2:30 PM | TBD |
| 19 | Jun 10 | Wed | NECO Master Blasters vs Orange Tigers | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 20 | Jun 11 | Thu | Pagariya Strikers vs India Warriors | 2:30 PM | TBD |
| 21 | Jun 11 | Thu | Bharat Rangers vs Nagpur Heroz | 7:30 PM | TBD |
VPL 2026 Playoffs Schedule
The top four teams advance to the knockouts, with the VPL 2026 Final on Sunday, June 14 crowning the new champion under the Jamtha lights.
| Stage | Date | Day | Fixture | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliminator | Jun 12 | Fri | 3rd place vs 4th place | 2:30 PM |
| Qualifier 1 | Jun 12 | Fri | 1st place vs 2nd place | 7:30 PM |
| Qualifier 2 | Jun 13 | Sat | Winner Eliminator vs Loser Q1 | 7:30 PM |
| Final | Jun 14 | Sun | Winner Q1 vs Winner Q2 | 7:30 PM |
Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) 2026 Teams
Six franchises compete in VPL 2026, with India Warriors joining as the new addition this season:
- NECO Master Blasters (Defending Champions)
- Pagariya Strikers
- Bharat Rangers
- Orange Tigers
- Nagpur Heroz
- India Warriors (New entrant)
Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) 2026 Venue
All men’s matches are played at the VCA Jamtha Stadium, Nagpur, while the women’s tournament takes place at the VCA Civil Lines Stadium.
| Venue | City | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| VCA Jamtha Stadium | Nagpur | All men’s matches |
| VCA Civil Lines Stadium | Nagpur | Women’s matches |
VPL 2026 Squads & Players List
| Team | Key Players |
|---|---|
| NECO Master Blasters | Jitesh Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Shanmesh Deshmukh, Dipesh Parwani, Vaibhav Chandekar |
| Pagariya Strikers | Lalit Yadav, R Samarth, Sooraj Rai, Pushpak Gujar, Yash Kadam |
| Nagpur Heroz | Umesh Yadav, Darshan Nalkande, Dhruv Shorey, Nachiket Bhute, Mandar Mahale |
| Bharat Rangers | Shubham Kapse, Atharva Taide, Manan Agrawal, Danish Malewar |
| Orange Tigers | Full squad to be confirmed |
| India Warriors | Full squad to be confirmed |
Where to Watch
- TV: Sony TEN 5
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
- Live Scores: VCA official website and partner apps
Key Facts
- 132 players went under the hammer at the VPL 2026 auction on May 3rd, with 32 top players already retained by the six franchises.
- The tournament features a new mascot named Waghoba.
- The format expands across three distinct phases: league round, super league, and playoffs.
- India Warriors replace Nagpur Titans from the 2025 edition.
With 25 matches packed into just 14 days, the Vidarbha Premier League 2026 is set to be a fast-paced, action-filled tournament. Keep checking back for squad updates, points table standings, and match previews throughout the competition.
