Pondicherry Premier League 2026 runs from July 7 to July 26, 2026, with all 34 matches scheduled at Siechem Stadium in Thuthipet, Puducherry.
Season 3 of the PPL T20 features six franchises competing in a double round-robin league stage (30 matches), followed by four playoff games.
The Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP) organizes the tournament, with Shriram Capital as title sponsor.
Daily double-headers at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM IST keep the action packed, while Star Sports 1 Tamil handles the TV broadcast and JioHotstar streams every ball for free.
PPL 2026 at a Glance: Quick Tournament Overview
For a quick snapshot, here is every essential detail about the tournament in one place.
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Pondicherry Premier League 2026 (Season 3) |
| Organizer | Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP) |
| Title Sponsor | Shriram Capital |
| Dates | July 7 to July 26, 2026 |
| Total Matches | 34 (30 league + 4 playoffs) |
| Format | Double round-robin + IPL-style playoffs |
| Teams | 6 |
| Venue | Siechem Stadium, Thuthipet, Puducherry |
| Match Timings | 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM IST (daily double-headers) |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports 1 Tamil |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar (free) |
| Ticket Price | Free entry for all matches |
| Defending Champions | Villianur Mohit Kings (2025) |
Pondicherry Premier League 2026 League Stage Schedule
Below is the complete PPL 2026 fixture list for all 30 league stage matches.
Each team plays 10 matches across 16 days, and every side faces every rival twice in the double round-robin format.
As a result, consistency matters more than a single hot streak here.
| # | Date | Fixture | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Jul 2026 | Villianur Mohit Kings vs Mahe Strikers | 6:00 PM |
| 2 | 8 Jul 2026 | Ruby White Town Legends vs Genid Yanam Royals | 2:00 PM |
| 3 | 8 Jul 2026 | Ossudu Accord Warriors vs Karaikal Knights | 6:00 PM |
| 4 | 9 Jul 2026 | Ruby White Town Legends vs Villianur Mohit Kings | 2:00 PM |
| 5 | 9 Jul 2026 | Mahe Strikers vs Genid Yanam Royals | 6:00 PM |
| 6 | 10 Jul 2026 | Villianur Mohit Kings vs Karaikal Knights | 2:00 PM |
| 7 | 10 Jul 2026 | Mahe Strikers vs Ossudu Accord Warriors | 6:00 PM |
| 8 | 11 Jul 2026 | Ossudu Accord Warriors vs Ruby White Town Legends | 2:00 PM |
| 9 | 11 Jul 2026 | Karaikal Knights vs Genid Yanam Royals | 6:00 PM |
| 10 | 12 Jul 2026 | Mahe Strikers vs Ruby White Town Legends | 2:00 PM |
| 11 | 12 Jul 2026 | Villianur Mohit Kings vs Genid Yanam Royals | 6:00 PM |
| 12 | 13 Jul 2026 | Villianur Mohit Kings vs Ossudu Accord Warriors | 2:00 PM |
| 13 | 13 Jul 2026 | Mahe Strikers vs Karaikal Knights | 6:00 PM |
| 14 | 14 Jul 2026 | Ossudu Accord Warriors vs Genid Yanam Royals | 2:00 PM |
| 15 | 14 Jul 2026 | Ruby White Town Legends vs Karaikal Knights | 6:00 PM |
| 16 | 15 Jul 2026 | Mahe Strikers vs Villianur Mohit Kings | 6:00 PM |
| 17 | 16 Jul 2026 | Karaikal Knights vs Ossudu Accord Warriors | 2:00 PM |
| 18 | 16 Jul 2026 | Genid Yanam Royals vs Ruby White Town Legends | 6:00 PM |
| 19 | 17 Jul 2026 | Genid Yanam Royals vs Mahe Strikers | 2:00 PM |
| 20 | 17 Jul 2026 | Villianur Mohit Kings vs Ruby White Town Legends | 6:00 PM |
| 21 | 18 Jul 2026 | Ossudu Accord Warriors vs Mahe Strikers | 2:00 PM |
| 22 | 18 Jul 2026 | Karaikal Knights vs Villianur Mohit Kings | 6:00 PM |
| 23 | 19 Jul 2026 | Genid Yanam Royals vs Karaikal Knights | 2:00 PM |
| 24 | 19 Jul 2026 | Ruby White Town Legends vs Ossudu Accord Warriors | 6:00 PM |
| 25 | 20 Jul 2026 | Genid Yanam Royals vs Villianur Mohit Kings | 2:00 PM |
| 26 | 20 Jul 2026 | Ruby White Town Legends vs Mahe Strikers | 6:00 PM |
| 27 | 21 Jul 2026 | Karaikal Knights vs Mahe Strikers | 2:00 PM |
| 28 | 21 Jul 2026 | Ossudu Accord Warriors vs Villianur Mohit Kings | 6:00 PM |
| 29 | 22 Jul 2026 | Karaikal Knights vs Ruby White Town Legends | 2:00 PM |
| 30 | 22 Jul 2026 | Genid Yanam Royals vs Ossudu Accord Warriors | 6:00 PM |
July 23 is a scheduled rest day before the playoffs begin. Consequently, teams finishing in the top four advance to the knockout stage.
PPL 2026 Playoff Schedule
The PPL 2026 playoffs follow an IPL-style knockout format that gives the top two sides a second chance through the qualifier route.
Therefore, finishing first or second in the league stage carries a significant advantage.
| Match | Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd) | 24 Jul 2026 | 6:00 PM |
| Eliminator (3rd vs 4th) | 24 Jul 2026 | 2:00 PM |
| Qualifier 2 (Loser Q1 vs Winner Eliminator) | 25 Jul 2026 | 6:00 PM |
| Final | 26 Jul 2026 | 6:00 PM |
All four playoff matches take place at Siechem Stadium, which means the venue remains unchanged throughout the tournament.
PPL 2026 Tournament Format Explained
The Pondicherry Premier League 2026 uses a two-phase tournament structure designed to reward consistency.
League Stage (30 Matches)
Six teams compete in a double round-robin, so each franchise faces every opponent twice across 16 playing days.
This format produces 30 league matches, and daily double-headers ensure two games are played every day after the opening night.
Match 1 on July 7 is the only single-header day, with defending champions Villianur Mohit Kings opening against Mahe Strikers at 6:00 PM IST.
Afternoon games begin at 2:00 PM IST, while evening fixtures are scheduled at 6:00 PM IST under the LED floodlights.
Playoff Stage (4 Matches)
After a rest day on July 23, the top four teams enter the knockout phase.
The structure mirrors the IPL’s playoff system, which includes Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final.
In Qualifier 1, the teams ranked 1st and 2nd face off; the winner goes directly to the Final.
Meanwhile, the 3rd and 4th placed teams play the Eliminator, where the loser is knocked out.
The loser of Qualifier 1 then meets the Eliminator winner in Qualifier 2 for the last spot in the Final on July 26.
PPL 2026 Teams: All Six Franchises
Six franchises represent different regions of the Union Territory of Puducherry in the PPL 2026.
Notably, the same two sides have contested both previous finals, making the rivalry between Villianur Mohit Kings and Mahe Strikers the tournament’s defining narrative.
| # | Team | Region | PPL Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Villianur Mohit Kings | Puducherry | Champions 2025 |
| 2 | Mahe Strikers | Mahe | Champions 2024 |
| 3 | Ruby White Town Legends | Puducherry | Playoff qualifier 2025 |
| 4 | Genid Yanam Royals | Yanam | Playoff qualifier 2025 |
| 5 | Ossudu Accord Warriors | Puducherry | League stage exit 2025 |
| 6 | Karaikal Knights | Karaikal | League stage exit 2025 |
Each franchise fields a mix of local Puducherry cricketers and players from other Indian domestic circuits, which adds depth to every squad.
Players to Watch in PPL 2026
Several standout performers return for Season 3, and their past records make them ones to track closely.
| Player | Team | Why They Matter |
|---|---|---|
| Aman Khan | Villianur Mohit Kings | Top run-scorer in PPL 2024 with 511 runs at an avg. of 51.10 |
| Ajay Rohera | Mahe Strikers | Holds world record (267* on FC debut); hit 111* off 59 balls in PPL 2024 |
| Adil Ayub Tunda | Ruby White Town Legends | Leading wicket-taker in PPL 2024 with 21 wickets (avg. 14.66) |
| Vedant Bhardwaj | Genid Yanam Royals | Among the heaviest run-scorers in PPL 2025 |
| Himanshu Sahani | Villianur Mohit Kings | Among the leading wicket-takers in PPL 2025 |
| Sabhay Chadha | Villianur Mohit Kings | Top accumulator in 2024; key allrounder in last season’s final win |
Additionally, Aman Hakim Khan, Ashwin Das, and Ganga Sridhar Raju are young talents who could make a mark this season.
PPL 2026 Venue: Siechem Stadium, Thuthipet
Every match in the Pondicherry Premier League 2026 takes place at the Siechem Stadium in Thuthipet, Puducherry.
The venue currently offers around 5,000 seats on a grass-lawn setup, along with LED floodlights for evening matches.
One of the most interesting facts about this ground is its 99.9-yard boundary, making it one of the largest cricket grounds in the world.
The facility also includes indoor and outdoor cricket nets, an air-conditioned gym, team dormitories, and a CAP Cafe.
Moreover, the Cricket Association of Pondicherry has previously hosted BCCI Deodhar Trophy matches at this stadium, which speaks to its infrastructure quality.
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Venue Name | Siechem Stadium (CAP Siechem Ground) |
| Location | Thuthipet, Puducherry 605502 |
| Seating Capacity | ~5,000 (grass lawn) |
| Boundary Length | 99.9 yards |
| Floodlights | Yes (LED) |
| Pitch Character | Balanced (equal for bat and ball) |
PPL 2026 Tickets: Entry Is Completely Free
Here is the best part about attending the Pondicherry Premier League 2026: you do not need to buy a ticket.
Entry to every match is completely free, exactly as it was in the previous two seasons.
Simply walk up to Siechem Stadium in Thuthipet on any matchday and watch live cricket at zero cost.
For the afternoon games at 2:00 PM, though, plan for the July heat in Puducherry, where temperatures can hover around 35°C.
PPL Winners List: Previous Season Results
The Pondicherry Premier League has a short but fascinating history.
Remarkably, the same two teams have faced off in both finals so far, with each side winning one title.
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mahe Megalo Strikers | Villianur Mohit Kings | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2025 | Villianur Mohit Kings | Mahe Strikers | Won by 7 wickets |
In PPL 2024, Mahe Megalo Strikers chased down a modest target of 117 to beat Villianur Mohit Kings by 6 wickets in the Final.
Aman Khan topped the batting charts that season with 511 runs at an average of 51.10, while Adil Ayub Tunda led the bowling with 21 wickets at 14.66.
In PPL 2025, the script flipped. Villianur Mohit Kings chased down 139 comfortably, reaching the target in just 15.1 overs to win by 7 wickets.
With the rivalry locked at 1-1, a third consecutive final between these two in 2026 would settle plenty.
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Final Thoughts: PPL Started From 7th July 2026
The Pondicherry Premier League 2026 schedule packs 34 matches into a tidy three-week window, offering free entry and free streaming for every single game.
With Villianur Mohit Kings and Mahe Strikers deadlocked at one title each, Season 3 could finally settle the biggest rivalry in Puducherry cricket.
Catch every ball live on Star Sports 1 Tamil or stream free on JioHotstar, starting July 7, 2026, from Siechem Stadium, Thuthipet.
