The MLC 2026 points table is sitting at a clean 0-0-0 for every team right now, and that’s exactly how it should be. Major League Cricket Season 4 doesn’t get underway until June 18, 2026, so the action hasn’t started yet.
Here’s the current table, how the points system and playoffs work, team info, key dates, and a quick recap of MLC 2025 to set the scene.
MLC 2026 Points Table
| Team | M | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Super Kings (TSK) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.946 |
| MI New York (MINY) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Washington Freedom (WAF) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Seattle Orcas (SOR) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.946 |
All six teams enter Season 4 on an equal footing. That changes fast once Texas Super Kings get the fourth season of Major League Cricket underway on June 18 against Seattle Orcas at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas. From that point on, this table starts moving with every match, so check back daily once the league stage kicks in.
How the MLC 2026 Points Table Works
Before the table fills up, it helps to know exactly how teams climb (or fall) on it. Here’s the breakdown.
Points System: How Teams Earn Their Spot
The scoring is straightforward. Teams get two points for every win and one point for matches abandoned without a result. A loss earns zero. If two or more teams end up level on points, Net Run Rate (NRR) becomes the deciding factor, so every run scored and conceded matters right through the season.
Double Round-Robin Format Explained
MLC 2026 follows the same blueprint as last year. Six teams will compete against each other twice in the league stage, with the top 4 teams advancing to the playoffs after the league stage concludes. That works out to 10 league matches per team. Combined with four knockout games, the season totals 34 matches, matching last year’s edition.
MLC 2026 Playoff Format: Who Plays Whom
Once the league stage wraps up, the top four teams move into a four-game knockout round. Based on how the 2025 playoffs ran, with a Qualifier between the top two league finishers, an Eliminator between the third and fourth-placed teams, and a Challenger to decide the final spot, expect the same structure in 2026:
- Qualifier: Table-toppers 1 vs 2. The winner goes straight to the final.
- Eliminator: Teams 3 vs 4. The loser is knocked out immediately.
- Challenger: Eliminator winner takes on the Qualifier loser, for the last final spot.
- Final: Qualifier winner vs Challenger winner, July 18, decides the champion.
So finishing fourth doesn’t mean your season is over. As MI New York proved last year, a fourth-place finish can still end with a trophy in hand.
MLC 2026 Teams: Quick Squad Overview
All six franchises from 2025 are back, and four of them carry direct IPL connections. MI New York is linked to Mumbai Indians, Texas Super Kings to Chennai Super Kings, LA Knight Riders to Kolkata Knight Riders, and Seattle Orcas to Delhi Capitals. Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns remain independently owned by US-based investor groups.
The big squad news heading into this season involves San Francisco. R Ashwin has joined San Francisco Unicorns for MLC 2026, marking his first T20 franchise stint outside the IPL after he opted out of his BBL deal with Sydney Thunder because of a knee injury. That’s a genuine coup for the Unicorns, and it gives them a wily spin option for the slower American pitches.
On squad composition, MLC franchises build fairly large rosters with a heavy overseas presence. Squads typically run between 16 and 19 players, with up to nine overseas signings allowed on the roster. In the playing XI itself, Major League Cricket allows up to six overseas players to feature, giving every franchise the freedom to load up on international stars while still leaving room for domestic talent.
For full squad lists and Playing XI predictions for each franchise, check our dedicated MLC 2026 squads guide.
MLC 2026 Schedule: Key Dates and Venues
The full schedule for MLC 2026 was confirmed back in March, and it spans exactly a month. The league will span from June 18th to July 18th, with the final set to be played in Oakland.
Three venues will host the action this season. 30 league matches and 4 playoff games will be split across the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas, the Oakland Coliseum, and the new Knight Riders Cricket Field in Fairplex, Pomona. The Pomona venue is brand new for Season 4, built by the LA Knight Riders’ ownership group, and it replaces the Florida venue used in 2025.
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Final Word: Stay Tuned for Updated Points Table of MLC 2026
The MLC 2026 points table is a blank canvas for now, but that changes from June 18.
With six evenly matched teams, a double round-robin format, and a playoff system that rewards consistency (and occasionally rewards chaos), this season’s race to the top four is worth tracking from match one.
Bookmark this page for live updates once the standings start moving.
