Major League Cricket 2026 Fixtures:The Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 schedule which people have been waiting to see has now been made public. The fourth edition of the tournament will become its largest edition because of its international star players and new match venues and its complete event schedule.
Opening Match Confirmed: Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas
The 2026 season will start with a major battle between Texas Super Kings and Seattle Orcas. The match will take place on June 18 2026 at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium located in Texas.
The main opening match of the event will attract worldwide viewers because both teams feature players from different countries and they have developed a strong fan following.
Major League Cricket 2026 Fixtures
Season: 4th Edition
Start Date: June 18, 2026
Final: July 18, 2026
Total Matches: 34
League Matches: 30
Playoffs: 4
Teams: 6
The tournament will continue for one month by using its T20 format which includes a double round-robin league followed by its playoff matches.
Teams Participating in MLC 2026
The new season brings back all six franchises from last season which include:
- Texas Super Kings
- Seattle Orcas
- MI New York
- Los Angeles Knight Riders
- San Francisco Unicorns
- Washington Freedom
Venues
The three major venues will host matches because cricket has become more popular in the United States.
- Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium (Texas)
- Oakland Coliseum (California)
- Broward County Stadium (Florida)
Full MLC 2026 Fixtures (Key Matches & Timeline)
Opening Week
- June 18: Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas (Opener)
- June 19: LA Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns
- June 20: Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns
- June 21: Texas Super Kings vs MI New York
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Mid-Tournament
- June 24–28: Matches move to Oakland Coliseum
The following matches will take place:
- San Francisco will take place from July 1 to July 5
The event will feature:
- Seattle Orcas vs MI New York
- LA Knight Riders vs Texas Super Kings
- Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings
Final Leg & Playoffs (Texas)
- The Qualifier and the Eliminator will take place on July 15
- The Challenger will take place on July 16
- The Grand Final will take place on July 18
Tournament Format Explained
The Major League Cricket 2026 season follows a double round-robin format, where each team plays 10 matches. The top four teams advance to the playoffs, while the top two teams utilize the Qualifier system to secure their final position in the championship match, which creates both competitive tension and fair play throughout the tournament.
MLC 2026 will follow a double round-robin format:
- Each team plays 10 league matches
- Top 4 teams qualify for playoffs
- Playoff structure:
- Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd)
- Eliminator (3rd vs 4th)
Previous Season Recap (MLC 2025)
MI New York won the 2025 Major League Cricket championship because they defeated Washington Freedom in the final match which created a thrilling build-up to the 2026 season.
