The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has announced the third edition of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL), set to begin on 20 August 2026 at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cricket League (KCL), organised by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA), marks another major landmark in the state’s sporting landscape as the third edition of the high-voltage tournament will kick off on 20 August 2026 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, featuring six franchises competing across 33 T20 matches.
History and Inception
Conceived by the KCA to bridge the gap between grassroots cricket and national representation, the inaugural edition of the KCL took place in September 2024 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Indian international cricketer Sanju Samson was appointed as the Tournament Icon, bringing significant visibility and prestige to the league's launch.
Participating Franchises
The competition features six regional franchises contesting the title:
Alleppey Ripples
Captain: Mohammed Azharuddeen
Calicut Globstars
Captain: Rohan S. Kunnummal
Kochi Blue Tigers
Captain: Sanju Samson
Thrissur Titans
Captain: Akhil M.S.
Trivandrum Royals
Captain: Krishna Prasad
Aries Kollam Sailors
Captain: Vathsal Govind
Tournament Schedule and Fixtures
As confirmed by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA), KCL Season 3 runs from 20 August to 5 September 2026. All fixtures are scheduled to take place at The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. The tournament follows a double round-robin league format, with the top four teams progressing to the semi-finals before the grand final on 5 September.
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug (Thu) | 2:30 PM | Calicut Globstars vs Thrissur Titans | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 7:45 PM | Kochi Blue Tigers vs Aries Kollam Sailors | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 21 Aug (Fri) | 2:30 PM | Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6:45 PM | Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 22 Aug (Sat) | 2:00 PM | Aries Kollam Sailors vs Trivandrum Royals | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6:45 PM | Alleppey Ripples vs Thrissur Titans | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 23 Aug (Sun) | 2:00 PM | Thrissur Titans vs Kochi Blue Tigers | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6:00 PM | Aries Kollam Sailors vs Calicut Globstars | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 24 Aug (Mon) | 2:30 PM | Calicut Globstars vs Alleppey Ripples | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6:45 PM | Trivandrum Royals vs Kochi Blue Tigers | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 25 Aug (Tue) | 2:30 PM | Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6:45 PM | Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 26 Aug (Wed) | 2:30 PM | Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6:45 PM | Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 27 Aug (Thu) | 2:30 PM | Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6:45 PM | Calicut Globstars vs Trivandrum Royals | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 28 Aug (Fri) | 2:30 PM | Alleppey Ripples vs Calicut Globstars | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6:45 PM | Thrissur Titans vs Trivandrum Royals | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 29 Aug (Sat) | 2:30 PM | Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6:45 PM | Alleppey Ripples vs Kochi Blue Tigers | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 30 Aug (Sun) | 2:00 PM | Kochi Blue Tigers vs Calicut Globstars | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6:00 PM | Trivandrum Royals vs Aries Kollam Sailors | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 31 Aug (Mon) | 2:30 PM | Alleppey Ripples vs Trivandrum Royals | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6:45 PM | Thrissur Titans vs Calicut Globstars | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 1 Sep (Tue) | 2:30 PM | Aries Kollam Sailors vs Thrissur Titans | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6:45 PM | Alleppey Ripples vs Kochi Blue Tigers | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 2 Sep (Wed) | 2:30 PM | Kochi Blue Tigers vs Trivandrum Royals | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6:45 PM | Calicut Globstars vs Aries Kollam Sailors | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 3 Sep (Thu) | 2:30 PM | Trivandrum Royals vs Calicut Globstars | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6:45 PM | Thrissur Titans vs Alleppey Ripples | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 4 Sep (Fri) | 2:30 PM | Semi-final 1 (2nd Place vs 3rd Place) | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 8:45 PM | Semi-final 2 (1st Place vs 4th Place) | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| 5 Sep (Sat) | 7:00 PM | Final | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
Where to Watch
Fans can access live coverage across television and OTT platforms. According to official broadcasting arrangements reported by the KCA:
- Television: Live broadcasts will be aired on the Star Sports network, with regional Malayalam telecasts on Asianet Plus.
- Live Stream: Every match will be streamed digitally via the FanCode mobile app and web platform.
Published: 09 Aug 2026, 03:59 pm IST
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