The T20 Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 runs from March 23 to April 12, 2026. Six club and corporate teams compete in this domestic T20 tournament organised by the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) in Pune.
Century CA, Sunny XI, Elite CC, Rising CC, Omrchecker, and Ashtapailu Sports battle across a three-week round-robin league stage, followed by semi-finals on April 11 and the final on April 12. Here is the complete schedule, team list, format breakdown, and streaming details.
Tournament Overview & Key Details
The MCA organises this competition as a high-performance T20 platform for club-level and franchise cricket in Maharashtra. Consequently, it gives local cricketers a stage to perform against quality opposition in a structured league format.
Two matches are scheduled every day during the league stage. As a result, fans get consistent daily action across the three-week window. The format leaves no room for complacency, as dropping points early makes the road to the semi-finals significantly harder.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20 Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 |
| Organised By | Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) |
| Format | T20 – Round-Robin League + Semi-Finals + Final |
| Dates | March 23 to April 12, 2026 |
| Location | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Total Teams | 6 |
| Total Matches | 30 league + 2 semi-finals + 1 final (33 total) |
| Daily Match Slots | 9:30 AM IST and 1:30 PM IST |
| Knockout Dates | Semi-Finals: April 11 | Final: April 12 |
| Streaming (India) | FanCode (expected) |
Participating Teams in Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026
Six club and corporate teams are competing in the 2026 edition. These are Pune-based franchise-style squads featuring a mix of experienced domestic cricketers and emerging local talent from across Maharashtra.
| # | Team | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Century C A | Club/Corporate |
| 2 | Sunny XI | Club/Corporate |
| 3 | Elite CC | Club/Corporate |
| 4 | Rising C C | Club/Corporate |
| 5 | Omrchecker | Club/Corporate |
| 6 | Ashtapailu Sports | Club/Corporate |
Ashtapailu Sports are a familiar name, having featured in previous editions of this tournament. They were runners-up in the 2024 edition. Meanwhile, Omrchecker and Rising CC also return from the 2025 Pune Olympia T20 Trophy season.
Additionally, Century CA, Sunny XI, and Elite CC round out the six-team lineup. Each team plays every other team twice across the league stage, which makes consistency over three weeks absolutely crucial.
Full Schedule: Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026
Below is the complete match schedule for the 2026 edition. All matches are played in Pune, with two daily fixtures at 9:30 AM IST and 1:30 PM IST.
Week 1: League Stage (March 23 to 27)
| Tie | Date | Time | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tie 1 | Mon, 23 Mar | 9:30 AM | Century C A | Sunny XI |
| Tie 1 | Mon, 23 Mar | 1:30 PM | Elite CC | Rising C C |
| Tie 2 | Tue, 24 Mar | 9:30 AM | Sunny XI | Elite CC |
| Tie 2 | Tue, 24 Mar | 1:30 PM | Century C A | Rising C C |
| Tie 3 | Wed, 25 Mar | 9:30 AM | Omrchecker | Sunny XI |
| Tie 3 | Wed, 25 Mar | 1:30 PM | Rising C C | Ashtapailu Sports |
| Tie 4 | Thu, 26 Mar | 9:30 AM | Ashtapailu Sports | Sunny XI |
| Tie 4 | Thu, 26 Mar | 1:30 PM | Rising C C | Omrchecker |
| Tie 5 | Fri, 27 Mar | 9:30 AM | Omrchecker | Ashtapailu Sports |
| Tie 5 | Fri, 27 Mar | 1:30 PM | Elite CC | Century C A |
Note: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 are rest days. The tournament resumes on Monday, March 30 with Week 2.
Week 2: League Stage (March 30 to April 3)
| Tie | Date | Time | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tie 6 | Mon, 30 Mar | 9:30 AM | Omrchecker | Century C A |
| Tie 6 | Mon, 30 Mar | 1:30 PM | Ashtapailu Sports | Elite CC |
| Tie 7 | Tue, 31 Mar | 9:30 AM | Century C A | Elite CC |
| Tie 7 | Tue, 31 Mar | 1:30 PM | Ashtapailu Sports | Omrchecker |
| Tie 8 | Wed, 1 Apr | 9:30 AM | Sunny XI | Rising C C |
| Tie 8 | Wed, 1 Apr | 1:30 PM | Century C A | Omrchecker |
| Tie 9 | Thu, 2 Apr | 9:30 AM | Rising C C | Ashtapailu Sports |
| Tie 9 | Thu, 2 Apr | 1:30 PM | Sunny XI | Elite CC |
| Tie 10 | Fri, 3 Apr | 9:30 AM | Century C A | Rising C C |
| Tie 10 | Fri, 3 Apr | 1:30 PM | Omrchecker | Sunny XI |
Note: Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5 are rest days. Week 3 begins on Monday, April 6.
Week 3: League Stage (April 6 to 10)
| Tie | Date | Time | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tie 11 | Mon, 6 Apr | 9:30 AM | Ashtapailu Sports | Elite CC |
| Tie 11 | Mon, 6 Apr | 1:30 PM | Century C A | Sunny XI |
| Tie 12 | Tue, 7 Apr | 9:30 AM | Rising C C | Omrchecker |
| Tie 12 | Tue, 7 Apr | 1:30 PM | Century C A | Ashtapailu Sports |
| Tie 13 | Wed, 8 Apr | 9:30 AM | Rising C C | Elite CC |
| Tie 13 | Wed, 8 Apr | 1:30 PM | Ashtapailu Sports | Sunny XI |
| Tie 14 | Thu, 9 Apr | 9:30 AM | Ashtapailu Sports | Century C A |
| Tie 14 | Thu, 9 Apr | 1:30 PM | Elite CC | Omrchecker |
| Tie 15 | Fri, 10 Apr | 9:30 AM | Omrchecker | Elite CC |
| Tie 15 | Fri, 10 Apr | 1:30 PM | Rising C C | Sunny XI |
Semi-Finals & Final (April 11 to 12)
The knockout stage gets underway on April 11, when the top four teams from the league table battle it out in the semi-finals. Twenty-four hours later, on April 12, the two finalists face each other with the championship trophy on the line.
| Stage | Date | Time | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Final 1 | Sat, 11 Apr | 9:30 AM | 1st Place Team | 4th Place Team |
| Semi-Final 2 | Sat, 11 Apr | 1:30 PM | 2nd Place Team | 3rd Place Team |
| Final | Sun, 12 Apr | 10:30 AM | Winner of SF 1 | Winner of SF 2 |
Tournament Format & Rules
Understanding the format helps you follow the action more closely. Here is how the Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 works.
League Stage
All six teams play each other twice in a round-robin format spread across three weeks. As a result, the league stage produces 30 matches with two games every weekday.
Teams earn 2 points for a win and 1 point each for a no-result. Net Run Rate (NRR) serves as the tiebreaker when teams finish level on points.
Weekend breaks on March 28-29 and April 4-5 give teams recovery time between the weekly blocks.
Knockout Stage
The top four teams from the league table qualify for the semi-finals on April 11. The first-placed team faces the fourth-placed team (9:30 AM), while the second-placed team takes on the third-placed team (1:30 PM).
Consequently, the final is played the very next day on April 12 at 10:30 AM. There is no eliminator or qualifier system. It is a straight semi-final into final format.
How to Watch Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 in India
Based on previous editions, FanCode is expected to be the official streaming partner for the 2026 edition. The app and website typically provide ball-by-ball live coverage of every match.
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| Live Streaming | FanCode (App + Website) – expected |
| Live Scores | FanCode, CricHeroes, ESPNcricinfo, CricTracker |
| TV Broadcast | No confirmed TV broadcast (digital-only expected) |
| Highlights | FanCode (available after each match) |
| Live Scoring App | CricHeroes (ball-by-ball scoring) |
Additionally, CricHeroes provides ball-by-ball live scoring for this tournament. You can follow the action at cricheroes.com. Meanwhile, StyxSports also lists the tournament schedule and live scores on their platform.
There is no confirmed television broadcast for this tournament. Therefore, FanCode and CricHeroes remain the primary options for fans wanting to follow the matches live.
Previous Edition Recap: Who Won in 2024?
Punit Balan Group won the Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2024, defeating Ashtapailu Sports by 5 wickets in the final on October 29, 2024 at the Shinde High School Ground in Pune.
The 2024 edition ran from October 13 to 29 and featured 33 matches across six teams. Ashtapailu Sports topped the league stage with 15 points but could not convert that form into the title.
Notably, the 2026 edition has shifted from the October window to a March-April window. On top of that, the team composition has changed, with Century CA, Sunny XI, Elite CC, and Rising CC replacing some of the 2024 squads like Punit Balan Group, Jets CC, and Nok 99 Puneri Bappa.
Key Things to Know Before the Tournament
Here are some key pointers that Fans Should know about:
Daily Double-Headers
Every match day features two fixtures: a morning match at 9:30 AM IST and an afternoon match at 1:30 PM IST. As a result, you get roughly six hours of T20 cricket every weekday for three weeks straight.
Weekend Rest Days
The tournament takes breaks on both weekends (March 28-29 and April 4-5). This gives teams a two-day window to regroup, which is important in a condensed T20 league where fatigue can decide results.
Straight Knockout Format
Unlike the IPL’s playoff system with eliminators and qualifiers, this tournament uses a direct semi-final into final format. Finishing in the top two gives you a slight advantage by avoiding the league topper in the semis, but there is no second chance once the knockouts begin.
Pune’s March-April Weather
Pune in late March and early April is typically hot and dry, with temperatures ranging from 30-38°C. Unlike the 2024 October edition where rain washed out several matches, the pre-monsoon window should mean fewer weather interruptions this time.
Suggested Reads:
Conclusion: Maharashtra Champions Trophy Starts from March 23
The Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 brings three weeks of competitive T20 cricket to Pune from March 23 to April 12. With six teams, 33 matches, daily double-headers, and knockout drama to close things out, there is plenty of action for domestic cricket fans.
Bookmark this page for schedule updates, results, and points table changes as the tournament unfolds. For live scores, head to CricHeroes or FanCode.
