The Delhi Premier League 2026 runs from July 31 to August 30, with eight men’s franchises and four women’s teams battling it out under the DDCA banner at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
To kick things off, Central Delhi Kings faced Purani Dilli 6, and the final lands on August 30 at the same ground.
So here’s a complete, one-stop breakdown of the DPL 2026 teams, squads, auction, schedule and where to watch every match in India.
DPL 2026 Key Details at a Glance
| Details | Inforamtion |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) |
| Edition | Season 3 (2024, 2025, 2026) |
| Dates | July 31 to August 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Men’s Teams | 8 |
| Women’s Teams | 4 |
| Total League Matches | 40, plus playoffs |
| Format | Round robin + Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, Final |
| Defending Champions (Men) | West Delhi Lions |
| Defending Champions (Women) | South Delhi Superstarz |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network (TV), FanCode (streaming) |
What Is the Delhi Premier League?
The Delhi Premier League is a franchise T20 tournament that the DDCA runs to give Delhi’s domestic cricketers a proper stage. It launched in 2024, and by 2026 it has grown into an eight team men’s competition plus a four team women’s league.
So why does it matter beyond Delhi? Because it doubles as an IPL scouting ground. For instance, Prince Yadav went from a DPL breakout to India’s ODI and T20I squads, and that pipeline is exactly why teams take this league seriously.
Delhi Premier League 2026 Full Schedule
The season kicked off on July 31 with Central Delhi Kings taking on Purani Dilli 6, and teams play most group stage matches as same day double headers at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The final falls on August 30.
| Match No. | Date | Fixture / Match Details | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Jul 31, 2026 | Central Delhi Kings vs Purani Dilli-6 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 8:30 AM / 2:00 PM |
| Match 2 | Aug 1, 2026 | East Delhi Riders vs South Delhi Superstarz | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 3 | Aug 1, 2026 | West Delhi Lions vs North Delhi Strikers | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 4 | Aug 2, 2026 | Outer Delhi Warriors vs Central Delhi Kings | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 5 | Aug 2, 2026 | East Delhi Riders vs New Delhi Tigers | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 6 | Aug 3, 2026 | Purani Dilli-6 vs South Delhi Superstarz | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 7 | Aug 3, 2026 | West Delhi Lions vs Outer Delhi Warriors | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 8 | Aug 4, 2026 | North Delhi Strikers vs New Delhi Tigers | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 9 | Aug 4, 2026 | Central Delhi Kings vs East Delhi Riders | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 10 | Aug 5, 2026 | South Delhi Superstarz vs Outer Delhi Warriors | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 11 | Aug 5, 2026 | Purani Dilli-6 vs West Delhi Lions | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 12 | Aug 6, 2026 | New Delhi Tigers vs Central Delhi Kings | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 13 | Aug 6, 2026 | North Delhi Strikers vs East Delhi Riders | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 14 | Aug 7, 2026 | East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 15 | Aug 7, 2026 | Outer Delhi Warriors vs North Delhi Strikers | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 16 | Aug 8, 2026 | South Delhi Superstarz vs New Delhi Tigers | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 17 | Aug 8, 2026 | Central Delhi Kings vs Purani Dilli-6 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 18 | Aug 9, 2026 | South Delhi Superstarz vs Central Delhi Kings | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 19 | Aug 9, 2026 | Purani Dilli-6 vs East Delhi Riders | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 20 | Aug 10, 2026 | West Delhi Lions vs East Delhi Riders | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 21 | Aug 10, 2026 | Purani Dilli-6 vs Outer Delhi Warriors | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 22 | Aug 11, 2026 | Central Delhi Kings vs New Delhi Tigers | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 23 | Aug 11, 2026 | West Delhi Lions vs North Delhi Strikers | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 24 | Aug 12, 2026 | East Delhi Riders vs South Delhi Superstarz | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 25 | Aug 13, 2026 | Outer Delhi Warriors vs West Delhi Lions | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 26 | Aug 13, 2026 | North Delhi Strikers vs Purani Dilli-6 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 27 | Aug 15, 2026 | New Delhi Tigers vs South Delhi Superstarz | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 28 | Aug 16, 2026 | North Delhi Strikers vs Central Delhi Kings | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 29 | Aug 16, 2026 | Outer Delhi Warriors vs Purani Dilli-6 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 30 | Aug 17, 2026 | New Delhi Tigers vs East Delhi Riders | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 31 | Aug 17, 2026 | South Delhi Superstarz vs West Delhi Lions | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 32 | Aug 18, 2026 | Purani Dilli-6 vs North Delhi Strikers | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Match 33 | Aug 18, 2026 | East Delhi Riders vs Central Delhi Kings | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Match 34–40 | Aug 19–24, 2026 | Remaining League Round Matches | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM / 7:00 PM |
| Qualifier 1 | Aug 26, 2026 | Team Rank 1 vs Team Rank 2 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| Eliminator | Aug 26, 2026 | Team Rank 3 vs Team Rank 4 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Qualifier 2 | Aug 28, 2026 | Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| FINAL | Aug 30, 2026 | Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
Meanwhile, for the full fixture list, match timings and live scores as the season moves along, check the official DDCA site at delhipremierleaguet20.com or Cricbuzz’s DPL 2026 match centre.
Meet the Eight DPL 2026 Teams
Across the capital, every zone gets its own franchise, and private owners run each one. Here’s who’s leading the charge and which names to watch on each side.
| Teams | Key Players to Watch |
|---|---|
| Central Delhi Kings | Yash Dhull (captain), Kuldip Yadav, Vansh Bedi |
| East Delhi Riders | Simarjeet Singh, Mayank Yadav, Mayank Rawat |
| New Delhi Tigers | Himmat Singh, Prince Yadav, Hritik Shokeen |
| North Delhi Strikers | Harshit Rana, Sarthak Ranjan, Mayank Dagar |
| Outer Delhi Warriors | Siddhant Sharma (captain), Navdeep Saini, Priyansh Arya |
| Purani Dilli 6 | Anuj Rawat, Digvesh Rathi, Lalit Yadav |
| South Delhi Superstarz | Ayush Badoni, Tejasvi Dahiya |
| West Delhi Lions | Nitish Rana (captain), Ayush Doseja, Suyash Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya |
IPL Stars Turning Out for DPL 2026
In fact, quite a few of these names double up as IPL regulars too. This year’s line-up includes Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Nitish Rana, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Rathi, Lalit Yadav, Simarjeet Singh, Priyansh Arya, Suyash Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya and Himmat Singh, which shows just how competitive this domestic season has become.
DPL 2026 Auction: Big Buys and RTM Picks
First up, the men’s auction wrapped up in New Delhi on July 1, and every franchise walked away with a full squad. On top of that, the DDCA capped this year’s team purse at ₹1.5 crore, which pushed franchises toward sharper, smarter bidding instead of chasing every big name on the list.
- South Delhi Superstarz retained Tejasvi Dahiya, the auction’s costliest name, for ₹40 lakh through the Right to Match card.
- New Delhi Tigers used their RTM to bring back Himmat Singh for ₹38 lakh.
- North Delhi Strikers matched a ₹17 lakh bid to retain Sarthak Ranjan.
- Either way, RTM cards made their DPL debut this season, and several franchises used them to hold on to core players.
Format, Points System and Playoffs
Structurally, DPL 2026 mirrors the setup IPL fans already know well. Teams play a round robin league phase across 40 matches, and the top four then move into the playoffs.
- Qualifier 1: Top two teams fight for a direct final spot.
- Eliminator: Third and fourth placed teams face a knockout.
- Qualifier 2: The Eliminator winner meets the Qualifier 1 loser for the second final berth.
- Final: Happens on August 30 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Where to Watch DPL 2026 Live in India
Got the remote or the phone ready? Either way, you’re covered. Star Sports Network carries the tournament on television, while FanCode streams every match live on its app and website.
Delhi Premier League Past Winners
Two seasons in, the trophy has already changed hands once. East Delhi Riders won the inaugural 2024 title, and West Delhi Lions dethroned them in 2025.
| Season | Champion | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | East Delhi Riders | Inaugural champions |
| 2025 | West Delhi Lions | Beat Central Delhi Kings by 6 wickets; Nitish Rana hit an unbeaten 79 off 49 balls and won Player of the Match |
Women’s Delhi Premier League 2026
Meanwhile, the women’s competition runs alongside the men’s league with four teams: Central Delhi Queens, East Delhi Riders Women, North Delhi Strikers Women and South Delhi Superstarz Women.
Shweta Sehrawat captained South Delhi Superstarz to the 2025 women’s title after they beat Central Delhi Queens in the final. Other names to know across the women’s sides include Priya Punia, Soni Yadav and Ayushi Soni.
Bottom Line: DPL 2026 Starts from 31st July with Featuring Key Players
All told, DPL 2026 has grown into one of India’s more competitive domestic T20 leagues, with a genuine mix of IPL faces and rising Delhi talent across eight men’s teams and four women’s sides.
With the season running through August 30 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, there’s a month of cricket left to track, whether you’re following the points table, the auction fallout, or the next breakout star.
