Four zones. Seven matches. One trophy. The Vizzy Trophy 2026 got underway on March 1, 2026, at two venues in Goa, with South Zone beating East Zone by 59 runs in Panaji and West Zone edging North Zone by 2 wickets in Porvorim on the same day.
Last year’s edition produced some of the most competitive university cricket seen in recent times, with margins tight and performances strong across every zone.
This year, the results on day one have already set the tone. Here is everything you need to know about the full schedule and what comes next.
Vizzy Trophy 2026: Full Match Schedule
The tournament runs from March 1 to March 7, 2026, across two venues in Goa. It includes two matches on each matchday across the group stage, followed by the final on March 7.
Here is a quick look at the complete match schedule before we break it down ground by ground.
| Date | Match | Teams | Venue | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 1 Mar 2026 | Match 1 | East Zone vs South Zone | Panjim Gymkhana Ground, Panaji | 9:00 AM IST | South Zone won by 59 runs |
| Sun, 1 Mar 2026 | Match 2 | North Zone vs West Zone | Goa Cricket Association Academy, Porvorim | 9:00 AM IST | West Zone won by 2 wickets |
| Tue, 3 Mar 2026 | Match 3 | North Zone vs South Zone | Goa Cricket Association Academy, Porvorim | 9:00 AM IST | TBD |
| Tue, 3 Mar 2026 | Match 4 | East Zone vs West Zone | Panjim Gymkhana Ground, Panaji | 9:00 AM IST | TBD |
| Thu, 5 Mar 2026 | Match 5 | North Zone vs East Zone | Goa Cricket Association Academy, Porvorim | 9:00 AM IST | TBD |
| Thu, 5 Mar 2026 | Match 6 | South Zone vs West Zone | Panjim Gymkhana Ground, Panaji | 9:00 AM IST | TBD |
| Sat, 7 Mar 2026 | Final | TBD vs TBD | Goa Cricket Association Academy, Porvorim | 9:00 AM IST | TBD |
The group stage wraps up on March 5, and the two teams that perform best across their matches will meet in the final on March 7 at Porvorim.
Groups and Format
Four zones compete in the Vizzy Trophy 2026. There are no separate groups here. Every zone plays against two other zones in the group stage, and the top two teams advance to the final based on their results and performances.
Here is a look at the four competing zones and their group stage fixtures at a glance.
| Zone | Group Stage Opponents |
|---|---|
| North Zone | South Zone, East Zone |
| South Zone | North Zone, West Zone |
| East Zone | West Zone, North Zone |
| West Zone | East Zone, South Zone |
Each zone plays two matches before the final is decided. This means every single game in the group stage carries real weight. One loss can put a zone’s campaign in danger, so there is no room for a slow start from any team.
Venues for Vizzy Trophy 2026
Two grounds in Goa will host all five matches of the 2026 tournament. Both venues are compact and offer a great atmosphere for university cricket, where the passion and energy of young players often make up for the smaller crowds.
Here is a closer look at both venues hosting the 2026 edition.
Goa Cricket Association Academy, Porvorim
The GCA Academy in Porvorim is the main venue for this year’s tournament and hosts three of the five matches, including the final on March 7. It is a well-maintained ground with good facilities for players at the university level.
The pitch here tends to support both batters and pace bowlers, which means teams cannot afford to rely on just one skill to get through. With the final also scheduled here, the ground will see the biggest moments of the 2026 edition.
Panjim Gymkhana Ground, Panaji
The Panjim Gymkhana Ground in Panaji hosts two group stage matches, both on March 3 and March 5. It is a compact ground in the heart of Goa’s capital city. The shorter boundaries here can help batters score quickly, which adds extra excitement to the matches played at this venue.
Both matches here are in the group stage, so teams playing at Panaji know they need to get the job done early and build momentum going into the final days of the tournament.
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Format and Points System
The Vizzy Trophy follows a straightforward format that keeps every match important from ball one. Teams play two group stage matches each, and the top two zones advance to the final.
A win earns points and improves a team’s position in the standings. If two teams finish level, the run rate and overall performance in the group stage decide who goes through. This means teams cannot just win. They need to win well, bowl opponents out for low scores, and chase targets quickly when they get the chance. Every over bowled and every run scored can matter when it comes to deciding the final two.
