Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 features eight men’s teams competing from June 5 to June 21 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
The biggest change this season? Novus Royals Purulia enters as a brand-new franchise, while Harbour Diamonds exits the men’s competition.
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) organizes this tournament, with JSW Sports managing operations and JioHotstar streaming every match live.
Below, you will find every team’s owners, key players, auction picks, and previous season performance for the Bengal T20 League 2026 season.
Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 Teams At A Glance
Before jumping into individual breakdowns, here comes a quick summary of all eight Bengal T20 League 2026 teams and their key details.
| Team | Region | Franchise Owner | Key Player (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamas Howrah Warriors | Howrah | Rice Adamas Group | Writtick Chatterjee (₹8.20L) |
| Kolkata Royal Tigers | Kolkata | Lux Industries & Shyam Steel | Abhishek Porel (₹10.40L) |
| Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers | Bankura, Purulia | Shrachi Sports & Tribes | Shahbaz Ahmed (₹12.20L) |
| Murshidabad Kings | Murshidabad, Nadia | Pritam Electricals & Jalan Builders | Saksham Chaudhary (₹8.40L) |
| Sobisco Smashers Malda | Malda | Sona Biscuits Ltd | Mukesh Kumar (₹9.60L) |
| Servotech Siliguri Strikers | Siliguri | Servotech Power Systems | Karan Lal (₹8L) |
| Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards | Medinipur | Rashmi Group | TBA |
| Novus Royals Purulia | Purulia | Novus Group | Sudip Kumar Gharami (₹9.40L) |
Top 10 Most Expensive Players in Bengal T20 League 2026 Auction
The first-ever men’s player auction for the Bengal T20 League saw intense bidding across five categories: A+, A, B, U19, and U16. Below, find the top picks ranked by auction price.
| # | Player | Age | Price (₹) | RTM? | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shahbaz Ahmed | 31 | 12.20 Lakh | Yes | Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers |
| 2 | Abhishek Porel | 23 | 10.40 Lakh | No | Kolkata Royal Tigers |
| 3 | Mukesh Kumar | 32 | 9.60 Lakh | Yes | Sobisco Smashers Malda |
| 4 | Sudip Kumar Gharami | 27 | 9.40 Lakh | No | Novus Royals Purulia |
| 5 | Yuvraj Deepak Keswani | 25 | 8.60 Lakh | No | Novus Royals Purulia |
| 6 | Saksham Chaudhary | 26 | 8.40 Lakh | No | Murshidabad Kings |
| 7 | Writtick Chatterjee | 33 | 8.20 Lakh | No | Adamas Howrah Warriors |
| 8 | Sayan Ghosh | 33 | 8.00 Lakh | Yes | Kolkata Royal Tigers |
| 9 | Karan Lal | 25 | 8.00 Lakh | No | Servotech Siliguri Strikers |
| 10 | Abhimanyu Easwaran | 30 | 8.00 Lakh | No | Sobisco Smashers Malda |
Notably, Novus Royals Purulia placed three players in the top 10, showing clear intent to compete immediately rather than building slowly.
Bengal Pro T20 League Past Champions
For context, take a quick look at who claimed the Bengal Pro T20 League title in previous seasons.
| Season | Men’s Champion | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 (2024) | Sobisco Smashers Malda & Murshidabad Kings (Joint) | Final abandoned due to rain |
| Season 2 (2025) | Adamas Howrah Warriors | Won by 9 runs vs Murshidabad Kings |
Murshidabad Kings reached both finals, while the Howrah Warriors pulled off a memorable upset against the fancied Kolkata Tigers in the 2025 semi-final before lifting the trophy.
What Changed in Bengal Pro T20 League 2026?
Season 3 introduces several important changes compared to the first two editions. Here comes a breakdown of the biggest shifts for 2026.
- New franchise: Novus Royals Purulia joins the league, expanding the tournament’s reach into western West Bengal.
- First-ever player auction: Seasons 1 and 2 used a draft system. In contrast, Season 3 introduced a formal auction with categories (A+, A, B, U19, U16) and RTM cards, giving franchises more strategic control.
- JSW Sports partnership: JSW Sports secured a 3-year mandate as the league’s managing partner, bringing professional sports management expertise.
- JioHotstar streaming: The league moved from FanCode (Season 1) to JioHotstar for Season 3, significantly widening its digital footprint.
- U16 category: The addition of an Under-16 player category reinforces the league’s grassroots development focus. Young Rohit’s ₹5.20 lakh bid (Novus Purulia) underscores this commitment.
Where To Watch Bengal Pro T20 League 2026
Fans can catch every Bengal T20 League 2026 match live on JioHotstar. All men’s matches take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, while women’s matches move to JU Salt Lake Campus.
The tournament runs from June 5 to June 21, 2026. League-stage matches continue until June 19, followed by semi-finals on June 20 and the final on June 21.
Defending champions Adamas Howrah Warriors kick off the action against newcomers Novus Royals Purulia at Eden Gardens on June 5 at 7:00 PM IST.
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Conclusion: Meet the 8 Teams Competing in the Bengal Pro T20 League 2026
The Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 shapes up to be the most competitive season yet, with eight franchises loaded through the first-ever formal auction system.
Defending champions Adamas Howrah Warriors, auction toppers Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers, and big-spending newcomers Novus Royals Purulia all look strong on paper.
With JSW Sports managing operations and JioHotstar streaming nationwide, Season 3 takes Bengal’s domestic T20 cricket to its biggest stage yet. Matches begin June 5 at Eden Gardens.
