CCL 2026: Schedule, live score, teams, players & venue

The Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) returns for its 12th season in 2026, bringing together cricket fans and movie lovers for an exciting mix of sports and entertainment. With packed stadiums, star players, and thrilling matches, CCL 2026 is set to be one of the most awaited seasons yet.

This guide covers everything you need to know about the CCL 2026 schedule, start date, teams, venues, and how to follow the CCL live score during every match. Get ready for an action-packed season where your favorite celebrities show their cricket skills in a fun and competitive atmosphere. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on CCL 2026 fixtures, results, and match action.

What is the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL)?

The Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) is a cricket tournament where film actors from different Indian film industries compete in a structured league format. It blends competitive cricket with entertainment, keeping the focus on sport and fan connection rather than results alone.

The league began as an idea much earlier than most people realise. Long before T20 cricket became common, film stars experimented with short-format games that could fit multiple matches in a day.

Key points that define the Celebrity Cricket League today include:

• Launched officially in 2011 with a T20-based format
• Teams represent film industries, not cities or states
• Players are actors, not professional cricketers
• Matches focus on fair play, energy, and crowd engagement
• Seasons are held annually with fixed windows

What makes CCL work is intent. The goal was never to compete with the IPL. Instead, it created a space where actors could play cricket seriously while fans enjoyed a relaxed, festival-style atmosphere. Over the years, this balance has helped CCL build steady loyalty.

About CCL: how it all started

The idea of film stars playing cricket dates back to February 2003. The first Film Stars 720 Cricket featured Telugu actors, even before official T20 matches existed. The 720 format allowed three matches in one day, which was a bold move at that time.

By October 2010, the vision expanded into a multi-language tournament. The Celebrity Cricket League brought together nearly 60 artists from four film industries. Many felt the plan was too ambitious, but the shared love for cricket made it possible.

Season 1 and Season 2 proved the concept worked. With strong support from franchise owners and committed artists, CCL became a recurring event. Each season aims to feel bigger, better organised, and more entertaining than the last.

CCL 2026 start date and season details

The CCL 2026 schedule confirms a tight and well-paced season spread across three cities. Matches are arranged mostly as double-headers, keeping weekends busy and stadiums active.

• CCL 2026 start date: 16 January 2026
• Final match: 1 February 2026
• Season: CCL 12
• Format: T20 matches with double-headers

The league runs for just over two weeks, keeping the action fast and viewer interest high.

CCL 2026 schedule – match dates and fixtures

Below is the complete CCL 2026 schedule, including match dates, venues, and timings.

Date	Venue	Match	Time
January 16, 2026	Madurai	Mumbai Heroes vs Bengal Tigers	2:00 pm
January 16, 2026	Madurai	Chennai Kings vs Kerala Strikers	6:30 pm
January 17, 2026	Madurai	Punjab De Sher vs Telugu Warriors	2:00 pm
January 17, 2026	Madurai	Chennai Kings vs Bengal Tigers	6:30 pm
January 18, 2026	Madurai	Punjab De Sher vs Bhojpuri Dabbangs	2:00 pm
January 18, 2026	Madurai	Karnataka Bulldozers vs Telugu Warriors	6:30 pm
January 23, 2026	Mysuru	Mumbai Heroes vs Kerala Strikers	2:00 pm
January 23, 2026	Mysuru	Karnataka Bulldozers vs Bhojpuri Dabbangs	6:30 pm
January 23, 2026	Mysuru	Bengal Tigers vs Kerala Strikers	2:00 pm
January 23, 2026	Mysuru	Chennai Kings vs Mumbai Heroes	6:30 pm
January 23, 2026	Mysuru	Telugu Warriors vs Bhojpuri Dabbangs	2:00 pm
January 23, 2026	Mysuru	Punjab De Sher vs Karnataka Bulldozers	6:30 pm
January 31, 2026	Hyderabad	Semi-Finalist No. 1 vs Semi-Finalist No. 4	2:00 pm
January 31, 2026	Hyderabad	Semi-Finalist No. 2 vs Semi-Finalist No. 3	6:30 pm
February 1, 2026	Hyderabad	FINAL	6:30 pm onwards

Key details of the CCL 2026 season

• Tournament duration: 16 January to 1 February 2026
  
• Host cities: Madurai, Mysuru, Hyderabad
  
• Match days: Mostly weekends with selected weekday games
  
• Match timings:
  
  • Afternoon match: 2:00 PM
    
  • Evening match: 6:30 PM
    
• Knockout stage: Semi-finals on 31 January, final on 1 February

CCL 2026 venues

• Madurai: Opening leg with multiple group matches
  
• Mysuru: Mid-season fixtures and double-headers
  
• Hyderabad: Semi-finals and the grand final

These venues are chosen for fan access, crowd support, and smooth scheduling.

CCL 2026 teams

Eight teams represent the major Indian film industries in CCL 12.

1. Bengal Tigers (Bengali film industry)
2. Bhojpuri Dabbangs (Bhojpuri film industry)
3. Chennai Kings / Chennai Rhinos (Tamil film industry)
4. Karnataka Bulldozers (Kannada film industry)
5. Kerala Strikers (Malayalam film industry)
6. Mumbai Heroes (Hindi film industry)
7. Punjab De Sher (Punjabi film and music industry)
8. Telugu Warriors (Telugu film industry)

CCL 2026 players & squads: captains to watch in Season 12

Bengal Tigers

Representing Bengali cinema, the Bengal Tigers joined CCL in 2012. The team is owned by Boney Kapoor and Raj Shah. Jisshu Sengupta leads the side.

Squad

Player	Role
Jisshu Sengupta	Captain
Uday	All-rounder
Indrasish	All-rounder
Mohan	All-rounder
Sanjoy	All-rounder
Jammy	All-rounder
Yusuf	All-rounder
Monty	All-rounder
Ratnadip	All-rounder
Sandy	All-rounder
Aditya	All-rounder
Boney	All-rounder
Sourav Das	All-rounder

Bhojpuri Dabbangs

The Bhojpuri Dabbangs represent Bhojpuri films. Manoj Tiwari captains the team.

Squad

Player	Role
Manoj Tiwari	Captain
Aditiya Ojha	All-rounder
Ajhoy Sharma	All-rounder
Anshuman	All-rounder
Asgar Khan	All-rounder
Ayaz Khan	All-rounder
Dinesh Lal Yadav	All-rounder
Jayprakash Yadav	All-rounder
Khesari Lal Yadav	All-rounder
Kumar Sudhir Singh	All-rounder
Manmohan	All-rounder
Neel	All-rounder
Parivesh Yadav	All-rounder
Uaday Tiwari	All-rounder
Vaibhav	All-rounder
Vikas Singh	All-rounder
Vikrant Singh	All-rounder

Chennai Rhinos

One of the original CCL teams, Chennai Rhinos represent Tamil cinema. Arya leads the side.

Squad

Player	Role
Arya	Captain
Adhav	All-rounder
Balasaravanan	All-rounder
Dasarathi	All-rounder
Jivva	All-rounder
Prithvi	All-rounder
Ramana	All-rounder
Shantanu	All-rounder
Sharan	All-rounder
Vikranth	All-rounder

Karnataka Bulldozers

Representing Kannada films, the Karnataka Bulldozers have played since 2011. Sudeep Kichcha captains the team.

Squad

Player	Role
Sudeep Kichcha	Captain
Arjun Yogi	All-rounder
Chandan	All-rounder
Ganesh	All-rounder
Jayram	All-rounder
Karan	All-rounder
Krishna Ganesh	All-rounder
Nirup	All-rounder
Padeep	All-rounder
Prathap	All-rounder
Rajeev Hanu	All-rounder
Suneel	All-rounder

Kerala Strikers

The Kerala Strikers represent Malayalam cinema. Indrajit Sukumaran leads the team.

Squad

Player	Role
Indrajit Sukumaran	Captain
Anoop Krishnan	All-rounder
Arjun Nanda Kumar	All-rounder/WK
Arun Benny	All-rounder
Bineesh Kodiyeri	All-rounder
John Kaippali	Bowler
Prashanth Alexander	Batsman
Rajeev Pillai	All-rounder
Riyaz Khan	All-rounder/WK
Saiju Kurup	All-rounder
Sanju Sivram	Bowler
Siddharth Menon	All-rounder/WK
Siju Wilson	Batsman
Vivek Gopan	All-rounder

Mumbai Heroes

Mumbai Heroes represent Bollywood. Riteish Deshmukh captains the side.

Squad

Player	Role
Riteish Deshmukh	Captain
Abhilash Chaudhary	All-rounder
Aftab Shivdasani	All-rounder
Apoorva Lakhia	All-rounder
Madhav Deochake	All-rounder
Tomar	Bowler
Raja	All-rounder
Samir	All-rounder
Sandeep Juwatkar	All-rounder
Saqib	All-rounder
Shabbir Aluwalia	All-rounder
Sidhaant	All-rounder
Sohil Khan	All-rounder
Vatsal Sheth	All-rounder

Punjab De Sher

Punjab De Sher represent Punjabi cinema and music. Sonu Sood leads the team.

Squad

Player	Role
Sonu Sood	Captain
Amit Bhalla	All-rounder
Anuj	All-rounder
Apar Shakti Khurana	All-rounder
Babbal Rai	All-rounder
Binnu Dhillon	All-rounder
Dakssh Ajit Singh	All-rounder
Dev Kharod	All-rounder
Gavie Chahal	All-rounder
Hardy Sandu	All-rounder
Harmeet Singh	All-rounder
Manmeet Singh	All-rounder
Mayur Mehta	All-rounder
Rahul Jaittly	All-rounder
Navraj Hans	All-rounder
Jassie Gill	All-rounder
Karan Wahi	All-rounder
Suyyash Rai	All-rounder
Balraj Sayal	All-rounder

Telugu Warriors

Telugu Warriors represent Tollywood. Akhil Akkineni captains the team.

Squad

Player	Role
Akhil Akkineni	Captain
Ashwin Babu	All-rounder
Nanda Kishore	All-rounder
Nikhil	All-rounder
Prince	All-rounder
Raghu	All-rounder
Roshan	All-rounder
Sudheer	All-rounder
Sushanth	All-rounder
Thaman	All-rounder

How to check CCL live score in 2026

The CCL live score gives ball-by-ball updates, team totals, wickets, and match results for every Celebrity Cricket League game.

Fans can follow CCL 2026 live score updates through official broadcasters, sports apps, and social platforms. Match highlights, scorecards, and short clips are usually shared in real time during games.

Final words

CCL 12 continues to mix cinema energy with cricket action. With a clear CCL 2026 schedule, known venues, and star-filled teams, this season promises weekend entertainment for fans across India. Whether you follow for the actors, the matches, or the stadium atmosphere, the Celebrity Cricket League remains a unique cricket event every year.

FAQs 

1) What is the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL)?

The Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) is a cricket league where film actors from Indian film industries play matches in a T20-style format. It started in 2011 and is mainly entertainment-focused.

2) What is the CCL 2026 start date?

The CCL 2026 start date is January 16, 2026. The first matches will be played in Madurai.

3) When will CCL 2026 end?

CCL 2026 ends on February 1, 2026 with the final match in Hyderabad.

4) Where can I check CCL 2026 live score?

You can check CCL 2026 live score on the official CCL platforms and sports score websites that cover celebrity leagues. Most updates are shared match-by-match during the 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM games.

5) Which cities are the ccl venue locations for 2026?

The ccl venue cities for CCL 12 are Madurai, Mysuru, and Hyderabad.

6) How many teams are playing in CCL 12?

There are 8 teams playing in CCL 12, representing major film industries across India.

7) Who is the captain of Mumbai Heroes in CCL 2026?

Riteish Deshmukh is the captain of Mumbai Heroes in CCL 2026.

8) Who is the captain of Telugu Warriors in CCL 2026?

Akhil Akkineni is the captain of Telugu Warriors in CCL 2026.

9) When are the CCL 2026 semi-finals?

The CCL 2026 semi-finals are on January 31, 2026, with matches scheduled at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM in Hyderabad.

10) When is the CCL 2026 final?

The CCL 2026 final is on February 1, 2026, starting from 6:30 PM onwards in Hyderabad.