The Asian Legends League 2026 (ALL T20) runs from June 2 to June 14, 2026, at the Gymkhana International Cricket Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya.
Six franchise teams Indian Royals, Pakistan Panthers, Sri Lankan Lions, Afghanistan Pathans, Bangladesh Tigers, and Asian Stars will play 19 T20 matches across 13 days. If you’re looking for the full schedule, squads, venue details, and how to follow the tournament, this article covers all of it.
The Asian Legends League is a T20 cricket tournament organized by The World Sports Group, featuring retired and veteran international cricketers from across Asia.
Fans often call it the “Retired Players Asia Cup” and honestly, that description fits better than most official taglines do.
The 2026 edition is Season 2 of the tournament. The inaugural season was held in March 2025 at the Miraj International Cricket Stadium in Rajasthan, India, with five teams competing across 15 matches.
This year’s edition is bigger one more team, four more matches, and a new international venue.
Asian Legends League 2026: Key Details At A Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Asian Legends League T20 2026 (Season 2) |
| Organizer | The World Sports Group |
| Dates | June 2 – June 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Gymkhana International Cricket Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Format | T20 |
| Total Matches | 19 (15 league + 4 playoffs) |
| Teams | 6 |
Asian Legends League 2026 Schedule & Fixtures
The league stage follows a round-robin format, with all six teams playing each other once. The top two teams advance directly to Qualifier 1, while the 3rd and 4th placed teams meet in Eliminator 1.
League Stage
| Match | Date | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | June 2, 2026 (2:00 PM) | Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans |
| Match 2 | June 3, 2026 (10:00 AM) | Pakistan Panthers vs Asian Stars |
| Match 3 | June 3, 2026 (2:00 PM) | Indian Royals vs Bangladesh Tigers |
| Match 4 | June 4, 2026 (10:00 AM) | Afghanistan Pathans vs Asian Stars |
| Match 5 | June 4, 2026 (2:00 PM) | Indian Royals vs Sri Lankan Lions |
| Match 6 | June 5, 2026 (10:00 AM) | Pakistan Panthers vs Afghanistan Pathans |
| Match 7 | June 5, 2026 (2:00 PM) | Sri Lankan Lions vs Bangladesh Tigers |
| Match 8 | June 6, 2026 (1:00 PM) | Indian Royals vs Pakistan Panthers |
| Match 9 | June 7, 2026 (10:00 AM) | Asian Stars vs Sri Lankan Lions |
| Match 10 | June 7, 2026 (2:00 PM) | Bangladesh Tigers vs Afghanistan Pathans |
| Match 11 | June 8, 2026 (1:00 PM) | Sri Lankan Lions vs Pakistan Panthers |
| Match 12 | June 9, 2026 (10:00 AM) | Bangladesh Tigers vs Asian Stars |
| Match 13 | June 9, 2026 (2:00 PM) | Indian Royals vs Afghanistan Pathans |
| Match 14 | June 10, 2026 (10:00 AM) | Pakistan Panthers vs Bangladesh Tigers |
| Match 15 | June 10, 2026 (2:00 PM) | Indian Royals vs Asian Stars |
Playoff Stage
| Match | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | June 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM |
| Eliminator 1 | June 12, 2026 | 2:00 PM |
| Qualifier 2 | June 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM |
| Final | June 14, 2026 | 1:00 PM |
The match everyone is talking about? Indian Royals vs Pakistan Panthers on June 6. It’s the India-Pakistan rivalry, except the players are a bit more relaxed now that they don’t have to worry about selection pressure.
Asian Legends League 2026: All Six Teams
Here are all Six Participating Teams:
1. Indian Royals
The Indian Royals carry the weight of expectation they’re the most-followed side in any Asian cricket tournament, legends edition or otherwise.
In Season 1 (2025), the squad featured stalwarts like Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, and Ambati Rayudu, with Madan Lal serving as head coach.
For the 2026 edition, the squad retains a strong core of former Indian internationals, carrying the same explosive batting lineup that made them hard to stop in Season 1.
2. Pakistan Panthers
The Pakistan Panthers are one of the additions to Season 2, bringing the much-anticipated India-Pakistan contest to the legends format.
The Pakistani unit is built around high-pace bowlers and fearless batters essentially the same DNA that made watching Pakistan cricket so thrilling at its peak.
3. Sri Lankan Lions
Sri Lankan Lions were captained by Upul Tharanga in 2025 and continue into 2026 with a squad built on their legacy of spin and explosive opening partnerships.
Expect names like Tillakaratne Dilshan, Angelo Mathews, and Thisara Perera to be in the mix players who shaped Sri Lankan cricket for over a decade.
4. Afghanistan Pathans
The Afghanistan Pathans, captained by Asghar Afghan, bring aggression and unpredictability. Their 2025 core included Mohammad Shahzad, Samiullah Shinwari, and Nawroz Mangal all known for playing attacking cricket with very little concern for playing it safe.
5. Bangladesh Tigers
Bangladesh Tigers, led by Mohammad Ashraful in Season 1, leaned on experienced names like Tamim Iqbal, Naeem Islam, and Abdur Razzak.
Their fast bowling unit has consistently been a talking point, and the 2026 edition should be no different.
6. Asian Stars
The Asian Stars are the tournament’s wildcard a mixed squad featuring legends from associate and smaller Asian nations. Kedar Jadhav captained the side and brought along players from UAE, Oman, and other cricketing nations not always in the spotlight.
It’s the team that gives fans something unexpected. Every tournament needs one.
Venue: Gymkhana International Cricket Stadium, Nairobi
The second edition of the Asian Legends League is set to take place at the Gymkhana International Cricket Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 2.
This is a notable shift from Season 1, which was held on Indian soil. Taking the tournament to Nairobi gives the league a genuinely international footprint.
The Gymkhana Club Ground has a history worth noting. The ground has a capacity of 7,000 people and hosted two matches during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. Its first T20I was played on September 1, 2007, between Kenya and Bangladesh.
It’s a compact venue the kind where boundaries feel reachable and every shot into the stands gets the crowd on its feet.
Tournament Format Explained
The format is straightforward, and here’s how it works from start to finish:
- League stage: All 6 teams play each other once – 15 total matches in a single round-robin
- Qualifier 1: 1st vs 2nd – winner goes straight to the final
- Eliminator 1: 3rd vs 4th loser is eliminated
- Qualifier 2: Qualifier 1 loser vs Eliminator 1 winner winner reaches the final
- Final: June 14, 2026
So a team can lose their first playoff match and still win the trophy. That’s the beauty of this format it keeps things alive till the last ball.
Key Matches to Watch
Match 8 Indian Royals vs Pakistan Panthers (June 6): One of the biggest attractions of the tournament is the highly anticipated clash between the Indian Royals and the Pakistan Panthers, scheduled for June 6, 2026. The high-voltage encounter is expected to draw massive global attention as cricket fans wait to witness the India-Pakistan rivalry with legendary former stars.
Match 5 Indian Royals vs Sri Lankan Lions (June 4): Two of the tournament’s most experienced squads. Expect tight bowling from Sri Lanka and big hitting from India’s top order.
Match 1 Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans (June 2): The tournament opener sets the tone. Afghanistan’s aggressive batting vs Sri Lanka’s spin-heavy attack is a genuine contest of styles.
What Makes ALL 2026 Different From Season 1?
Three things stand out compared to the inaugural edition:
1. Pakistan Panthers are in. Season 1 had five teams. Adding Pakistan adds the most-anticipated rivalry in Asian cricket and arguably world cricket.
2. International venue. Moving to Nairobi gives the league a neutral ground and a real international identity rather than feeling like a domestic exhibition.
3. More matches. The tournament will feature a total of 19 high-voltage matches, up from 15 in Season 1. That’s more cricket, more time for underdogs to build momentum, and more chances for the drama that legends tournaments tend to produce.
How to Follow Asian Legends League 2026
For official updates, the Asian Legends League’s social media channels are the most reliable source for squad changes, match previews, and real-time news. Broadcasting rights and streaming details for specific regions had not been officially confirmed at the time of writing check official sources closer to June 2 for your region’s broadcast partner.
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Conclusion: Asian Legends League 2026 Starts From June 2 to June 14
The Asian Legends League 2026 brings cricket’s biggest retired names to Nairobi for 13 days of T20 action. With the India-Pakistan clash locked in for June 6, six competitive squads across 19 matches, and a proper international venue, Season 2 is a meaningful step up from the inaugural edition.
The schedule runs June 2–14. The final is on June 14. Save the dates.
