The Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 2026 starts on June 3, 2026, at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, so cricket fans in MP finally have a reason to clear their June calendars.
Officially called the Aditya Birla Group MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026, this third edition features 10 men’s teams and 5 women’s franchises.
As a result, it becomes the largest MPL season to date. Moreover, IPL stars like Venkatesh Iyer and Madhav Tiwari bring serious firepower alongside defending champions Bhopal Leopards.
MPL T20 2026 Quick Overview
Before diving into team breakdowns and match fixtures, here is a snapshot of every key detail about the MPL 2026 season. Consequently, you can bookmark this section for quick reference throughout the tournament.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Aditya Birla Group MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026 |
| Season | 3rd Edition (started in 2024) |
| Dates | 3 June to 26 June 2026 |
| Organizer | GDCA under aegis of MPCA (BCCI-approved) |
| Men’s Teams | 10 franchises |
| Women’s Teams | 5 franchises |
| Men’s Venue | Holkar Stadium, Indore |
| Women’s Venue | Daly College, Indore |
| Defending Champions | Bhopal Leopards (2025 winners) |
| Title Sponsor | Aditya Birla Group |
| Live Streaming | FanCode App and Website |
| Format | Round-robin + Semi-Finals + Final |
In short, the Madhya Pradesh League is a franchise-based T20 cricket league organized by the Gwalior Division Cricket Association (GDCA) under the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA). Additionally, the league carries official approval from the BCCI, which makes it Madhya Pradesh’s only sanctioned franchise T20 tournament.
To begin with, the league launched its inaugural edition in 2024 with just five men’s teams at the MPCA International Cricket Stadium in Gwalior. In that first season, Jabalpur Lions claimed the maiden title by beating Bhopal Leopards by 33 runs in the final.
Subsequently, the league expanded to seven men’s teams in 2025 while also moving to a longer round-robin format. Most notably, Bhopal Leopards clinched that title in a last-ball thriller by defending just 156 against Chambal Ghariyals to win by three runs
For 2026, however, the tournament takes another massive leap with 10 men’s franchises and 5 women’s teams. Furthermore, the venue shifts to the iconic Holkar Stadium in Indore, which boasts a seating capacity of 30,000. Because of these changes, this edition promises to be the most competitive season yet.
All 10 Men’s Teams in MPL 2026
This year, three new franchises join the roster, so the competition gets significantly tighter while the local rivalries also get spicier. Below is the complete list of men’s teams along with their ownership details.
| Team | City/Region | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhopal Leopards | Bhopal | HMG Sports | Defending Champions |
| Bundelkhand Bulls | Bundelkhand | RW Group | Returning |
| Chambal Ghariyals | Chambal | Devraj Hospital | 2025 Runners-up |
| Gwalior Cheetahs | Gwalior | JK Cement | Returning |
| Indore Pink Panthers | Indore | Moira Group | Returning |
| Jabalpur Royal Lions | Jabalpur | Econexis | 2024 Champions |
| Rewa Jaguars | Rewa | Swara Baby Products | Returning |
| Malwa Stallions | Malwa | TBA | NEW |
| Ujjain Falcons | Ujjain | TBA | NEW |
| Royal Nimar Eagles | Nimar | TBA | NEW |
Interestingly, the team names celebrate Madhya Pradesh’s rich wildlife heritage. For instance, Leopards, Cheetahs, Jaguars, Eagles, and Ghariyals all represent animals found across the state’s famous national parks. In other words, the rivalries feel genuinely wild even before a ball gets bowled.
Women’s Teams in MPL 2026
Similarly, women’s cricket also gets a bigger stage in the MPL ecosystem this year. In fact, the competition has grown from three teams in 2025 to five franchises, so more female cricketers across Madhya Pradesh get a chance to showcase their talent. Specifically, Gwalior Shernis and Royal Nimar Eagles join returning sides Bhopal Wolves, Bundelkhand Bulls, and Chambal Ghariyals for the expanded women’s tournament.
Notably, the women’s tournament begins on June 4 at Daly College in Indore, with Chambal Ghariyals facing Gwalior Shernis in the opener at 10:00 AM IST.
MPL 2026 Full Schedule
The MPL T20 2026 league stage features a full round-robin schedule with matches running from June 3 to June 24 across multiple venues and time slots.
| Date | Day | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3 | Wed | Gwalior Cheetahs vs Ujjain Falcons | 7:30 PM |
| June 4 | Thu | Malwa Stallions vs Chambal Ghariyals | 3:00 PM |
| June 4 | Thu | Bhopal Leopards vs Indore Pink Panthers | 7:30 PM |
| June 5 | Fri | Gwalior Cheetahs vs Bhopal Leopards | 3:00 PM |
| June 5 | Fri | Ujjain Falcons vs Malwa Stallions | 7:30 PM |
| June 6 | Sat | Bundelkhand Bulls vs Rewa Jaguars | 3:00 PM |
| June 6 | Sat | Indore Pink Panthers vs Jabalpur Royal Lions | 7:30 PM |
| June 7 | Sun | Malwa Stallions vs Gwalior Cheetahs | 3:00 PM |
| June 7 | Sun | Royal Nimar Eagles vs Chambal Ghariyals | 3:00 PM |
| June 7 | Sun | Rewa Jaguars vs Bhopal Leopards | 7:30 PM |
| June 8 | Mon | Bundelkhand Bulls vs Bhopal Leopards | 3:00 PM |
| June 8 | Mon | Chambal Ghariyals vs Ujjain Falcons | 3:00 PM |
| June 8 | Mon | Malwa Stallions vs Indore Pink Panthers | 7:30 PM |
| June 10 | Wed | Indore Pink Panthers vs Rewa Jaguars | 3:00 PM |
| June 10 | Wed | Bhopal Leopards vs Ujjain Falcons | 3:00 PM |
| June 10 | Wed | Bundelkhand Bulls vs Malwa Stallions | 7:30 PM |
| June 11 | Thu | Ujjain Falcons vs Jabalpur Royal Lions | 3:00 PM |
| June 11 | Thu | Royal Nimar Eagles vs Malwa Stallions | 3:00 PM |
| June 11 | Thu | Gwalior Cheetahs vs Chambal Ghariyals | 7:30 PM |
| June 12 | Fri | Rewa Jaguars vs Royal Nimar Eagles | 10:00 AM |
| June 12 | Fri | Bhopal Leopards vs Chambal Ghariyals | 3:00 PM |
| June 12 | Fri | Indore Pink Panthers vs Bundelkhand Bulls | 3:00 PM |
| June 13 | Sat | Malwa Stallions vs Jabalpur Royal Lions | 10:00 AM |
| June 13 | Sat | Bundelkhand Bulls vs Gwalior Cheetahs | 3:00 PM |
| June 13 | Sat | Ujjain Falcons vs Rewa Jaguars | 3:00 PM |
| June 14 | Sun | Chambal Ghariyals vs Indore Pink Panthers | 10:00 AM |
| June 14 | Sun | Royal Nimar Eagles vs Ujjain Falcons | 3:00 PM |
| June 15 | Mon | Rewa Jaguars vs Gwalior Cheetahs | 3:00 PM |
| June 15 | Mon | Jabalpur Royal Lions vs Bhopal Leopards | 7:30 PM |
| June 16 | Tue | Indore Pink Panthers vs Royal Nimar Eagles | 3:00 PM |
| June 16 | Tue | Rewa Jaguars vs Jabalpur Royal Lions | 7:30 PM |
| June 17 | Wed | Bhopal Leopards vs Malwa Stallions | 3:00 PM |
| June 17 | Wed | Chambal Ghariyals vs Bundelkhand Bulls | 7:30 PM |
| June 18 | Thu | Ujjain Falcons vs Indore Pink Panthers | 3:00 PM |
| June 18 | Thu | Jabalpur Royal Lions vs Royal Nimar Eagles | 7:30 PM |
| June 19 | Fri | Jabalpur Royal Lions vs Chambal Ghariyals | 3:00 PM |
| June 19 | Fri | Royal Nimar Eagles vs Bundelkhand Bulls | 7:30 PM |
| June 21 | Sun | Jabalpur Royal Lions vs Gwalior Cheetahs | 3:00 PM |
| June 21 | Sun | Bundelkhand Bulls vs Ujjain Falcons | 7:30 PM |
| June 22 | Mon | Royal Nimar Eagles vs Bhopal Leopards | 3:00 PM |
| June 22 | Mon | Malwa Stallions vs Rewa Jaguars | 7:30 PM |
| June 23 | Tue | Indore Pink Panthers vs Gwalior Cheetahs | 3:00 PM |
| June 23 | Tue | Chambal Ghariyals vs Rewa Jaguars | 7:30 PM |
| June 24 | Wed | Jabalpur Royal Lions vs Bundelkhand Bulls | 3:00 PM |
| June 24 | Wed | Gwalior Cheetahs vs Royal Nimar Eagles | 7:30 PM |
Venue: Holkar Stadium, Indore
In a significant change from previous editions, the men’s matches move to the Holkar Stadium in Indore this year. By contrast, the previous two seasons took place at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior. As a result, fans in Indore get home-ground MPL action for the first time ever.
Specifically, the Holkar Cricket Stadium sits on Race Course Road in Indore and holds 30,000 spectators. Besides hosting international Tests, ODIs, and T20Is for the India national team, the ground also consistently produces batting-friendly surfaces. Therefore, you should expect high-scoring thrillers throughout the tournament. In addition, the stadium’s excellent floodlights make it ideal for the evening double-header format.
How to Watch MPL 2026 Live: Streaming and Broadcast Details
If you are wondering where to catch the action, FanCode serves as the official digital streaming partner for MPL 2026. Consequently, you can stream every match live through the FanCode app or website with a subscription.
For context, the 2024 inaugural season aired on JioCinema. Then, starting from 2025, FanCode took over the streaming rights and continues as the broadcast partner for 2026. However, official TV broadcast details are yet to receive confirmation at the time of writing. Nevertheless, FanCode subscriptions remain affordable, so access should not be an issue for most fans.
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Final Thoughts: MPL T20 2026 Starts From 3rd June 2026
Overall, the MPL T20 2026 shapes up to become the biggest state-level T20 league in Madhya Pradesh’s cricketing history.
Because of IPL stars, expanded teams, corporate backing from the Aditya Birla Group, and a shift to Holkar Stadium, the tournament carries serious momentum.
Whether you follow Bhopal Leopards’ title defence or track the debutant Ujjain Falcons, every match streams live on FanCode starting June 3, 2026.
