UPT20 League 2026: Schedule, squads, live streaming, fixtures, match timings & venue — Everything you need to know

The Uttar Pradesh T20 League (UPT20 League) 2026 is set to begin on August 14, 2026. The tournament gives young cricketers from Uttar Pradesh a platform to showcase their talent and compete at a higher level. Fans can expect exciting matches and several promising players in the fourth season.

The UPT20 League 2026 will begin with an opening ceremony before the first match between Kashi Rudras and Meerut Mavericks. The event is expected to add extra excitement to the start of the tournament, with players and fans looking forward to another action-packed season.

The 2026 edition will be the fourth season of the UPT20 League, organised by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). Six teams will take part in the tournament, which will feature 34 matches. Kashi Rudras will enter the competition as the defending champions.

In this article, we will provide all the important details about the UPT20 League 2026. This includes the complete schedule, fixtures, squads, match timings, venues and live streaming details. Fans can use this guide to follow the tournament from the opening match to the final.

UPT20 League 2026: Complete schedule at a glance

The UPT20 League 2026 will begin on August 14, 2026, with the final scheduled for September 6, 2026. The tournament will be played at two major venues in Uttar Pradesh — BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow and Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

The league-stage matches will be played at different times, with afternoon matches starting at 3:00 PM IST and evening matches at 7:30 PM IST. The playoffs will begin on September 3, followed by Qualifier 2 on September 4 and the final on September 6. Here is the complete UPT20 League 2026 schedule:

UPT20 League 2026: Complete teams and squads list

The UPT20 League 2026 will feature six teams, with a mix of experienced players and young talents. Several promising cricketers from Uttar Pradesh will get the opportunity to showcase their skills in the fourth season of the tournament.

The six teams competing in the UPT20 League 2026 are Gorakhpur Lions, Noida Super Kings, Kanpur Superstars, Kashi Rudras, Meerut Mavericks and Lucknow Falcons. Each team has a balanced squad with players who can make a difference during the tournament.

Gorakhpur Lions Squad

Abdul Rehman, Abhay Pratap Singh, Abhinav Singh, Ankit Choudhary, Aryan Choudhary, Aryan Juyal, Hardeep Singh, Nishant Kushwaha, Parth Palawat, Prince Yadav, Rahul Sharma, Shivam Choudhary, Shivam Sharma, Siddharth Yadav, Sparsh Jain, Teerath Singh, Vasu Vats, Vishal Nishad.

Meerut Mavericks Squad

Aarush Goel, Akshay Dubey, Divyansh Rajput, Divyansh Joshi, Ishu Sharma, Karan Chaudhary, Kartik Tyagi, Kunal Yadav, Rinku Singh, Ritik Vats, Rituraj Sharma, Swastik Chikara, Vijay Kumar, Vishal Chaudhary, Waseem Mirza, Yash Garg, Yuvraj Nagar, Zeeshan Ansari.

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Noida Kings Squad

Aditya Sharma, Anchit Yadav, Anivesh Choudhary, Deepak Rajput, Kartik Siddhu, Kunal Tyagi, Madhav Kaushik, Naman Tiwari, Piyush Singh, Prashant Veer, Rajat Sanserwal, Ravi Singh, Shaurya Singh, Shiva Singh, Shoaib Siddiqui, Shubham Gautam, Siddharth Chaudhary, Vansh.

Kashi Rudras Squad

Abhishek Goswami, Arnav Baliyan, Atal Bihari Rai, Deepanshu Yadav, Karan Sharma, Kartik Yadav, Manav Sindhu, Mohammad Sharim, Rishabh Rajput, Sahab Yuvraj Singh, Saksham Rai, Shubham Chaubey, Sunil Kumar, Upendra Yadav, Uvais Ahmad, Vaibhav Choudhary, Vijay Yadav, Virat Jaiswal.

Kanpur Superstars Squad

Aaqib Khan, Adarsh Singh, Ajay Kumar, Arjun Kumar Singh, Inzamam Hussain, Karn Sharma, Mohd. Amaan, Mohsin Khan, Pankaj Kumar, Priyanshu Pandey, Sameer Rizvi, Satyam Sangu, Saubhagya Mishra, Shakti Verma, Shivam Bansal, Shubham Mishra, Vineet Panwar, Yashovardhan Singh.

Lucknow Falcons Squad

Aaradhya Yadav, Abhinandan Singh, Akshu Bajwa, Ali Zafir Mohsin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kaartikaya Singh, Kishan Kumar Singh, Krishn Kumar Saroj, Kritagya Kumar Singh, Mohammad Saif, Navneet Kumar, Priyam Garg, Rohit Dwivedi, Sameer Choudhary, Satyam Pandey, Sudhanshu Sonkar, Vipraj Nigam, Yashu Pradhan.

UPT20 League 2026: Streaming app, match timings & telecast details

The UPT20 League 2026 will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar and FanCode. Fans can use these platforms to watch the matches online and follow all the action throughout the tournament.

Fans can also watch the UPT20 League 2026 on television. The Sony Sports Network will broadcast the tournament live. With several promising players in action, the league is expected to provide plenty of exciting matches for cricket fans.

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The tournament will be played at two major cricket venues in Uttar Pradesh — Green Park Stadium in Kanpur and BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Both stadiums have hosted international matches and will provide a strong setting for the fourth season of the league.

How to book UP T20 League 2026 tickets?

The UP T20 League 2026 promises an exciting season, with six teams competing for the trophy. The tournament will begin on August 14 and the final will be played on September 6. Kashi Rudras will enter the season as the defending champions, while the other teams will aim to win the title.

The UP T20 League 2026 Opening Ceremony will begin at 6:00 PM IST on August 14, ahead of the first match at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Fans can book tickets for the opening ceremony by following these simple steps:

• Download the District by Zomato app on your phone.
• Sign up or log in using your mobile number.
• Search for the UP T20 League 2026 Opening Ceremony tickets.
• Select your preferred ticket category — Upper Block or Lower Wing.
• Enter your details and select the number of tickets you want.
• Complete the payment using the available online payment options.
• After successful payment, save your ticket or booking confirmation.
• Carry the ticket with you when visiting Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, for entry.

There is also a Buy 3, Get 1 Free offer available on the app. The offer is valid when purchasing a minimum of four tickets and can be used once per user during the offer period. However, the offer is applicable only to the general stands.

Previous UPT20 League champions:

2023: Kashi Rudras
2024: Meerut Mavericks
2025: Kashi Rudras