The 2026 Major League Cricket (MLC) season runs from June 18 to July 18, 2026, with six franchises playing 34 Twenty20 matches across three United States venues. Below is the full 2026 Major League Cricket schedule with every fixture, kickoff time in Eastern Time, venue, and result as it happens, plus a free printable PDF and a how-to-watch guide for fans in the US. Dates and times follow the official Major League Cricket calendar.
2026 MLC Schedule: Full Fixture List (All 34 Matches)
The 30-match double round-robin runs through July 13, followed by four playoff matches. Home team is listed first. Times are Eastern; subtract three hours for Pacific.
Group Stage – Dallas Opening Leg (Grand Prairie)
The season opens with seven matches at Grand Prairie Stadium near Dallas.
| # | Date | Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu, Jun 18 | 8:30 PM ET | Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas | Grand Prairie, TX | Seattle Orcas won |
| 2 | Fri, Jun 19 | 4:30 PM ET | LA Knight Riders vs SF Unicorns | Grand Prairie, TX | SF Unicorns won |
| 3 | Fri, Jun 19 | 8:30 PM ET | Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom | Grand Prairie, TX | Washington Freedom won |
| 4 | Sat, Jun 20 | 4:30 PM ET | Texas Super Kings vs SF Unicorns | Grand Prairie, TX | In progress |
| 5 | Sat, Jun 20 | 8:30 PM ET | MI New York vs Washington Freedom | Grand Prairie, TX | – |
| 6 | Sun, Jun 21 | 4:30 PM ET | LA Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas | Grand Prairie, TX | – |
| 7 | Sun, Jun 21 | 8:30 PM ET | Texas Super Kings vs MI New York | Grand Prairie, TX | – |
Group Stage – Oakland Leg (Oakland Coliseum)
The tournament shifts to the Oakland Coliseum for eight matches.
| # | Date | Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Wed, Jun 24 | 9:30 PM ET | SF Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings | Oakland, CA | – |
| 9 | Thu, Jun 25 | 9:30 PM ET | Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom | Oakland, CA | – |
| 10 | Fri, Jun 26 | 5:30 PM ET | MI New York vs Texas Super Kings | Oakland, CA | – |
| 11 | Fri, Jun 26 | 9:30 PM ET | SF Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas | Oakland, CA | – |
| 12 | Sat, Jun 27 | 5:30 PM ET | LA Knight Riders vs MI New York | Oakland, CA | – |
| 13 | Sat, Jun 27 | 9:30 PM ET | Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom | Oakland, CA | – |
| 14 | Sun, Jun 28 | 5:30 PM ET | LA Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas | Oakland, CA | – |
| 15 | Sun, Jun 28 | 9:30 PM ET | SF Unicorns vs Washington Freedom | Oakland, CA | – |
Group Stage – Pomona Leg (Knight Riders Cricket Ground, Fairplex)
A new 2026 venue, the Knight Riders Cricket Ground at the Pomona Fairplex, hosts seven matches.
| # | Date | Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Wed, Jul 1 | 9:30 PM ET | LA Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom | Pomona, CA | – |
| 17 | Thu, Jul 2 | 9:30 PM ET | MI New York vs Seattle Orcas | Pomona, CA | – |
| 18 | Fri, Jul 3 | 9:30 PM ET | LA Knight Riders vs Texas Super Kings | Pomona, CA | – |
| 19 | Sat, Jul 4 | 5:30 PM ET | SF Unicorns vs Washington Freedom | Pomona, CA | – |
| 20 | Sat, Jul 4 | 9:30 PM ET | LA Knight Riders vs MI New York | Pomona, CA | – |
| 21 | Sun, Jul 5 | 5:30 PM ET | Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings | Pomona, CA | – |
| 22 | Sun, Jul 5 | 9:30 PM ET | MI New York vs SF Unicorns | Pomona, CA | – |
Group Stage – Dallas Closing Leg (Grand Prairie)
The double round-robin wraps up back at Grand Prairie Stadium.
| # | Date | Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Wed, Jul 8 | 8:30 PM ET | MI New York vs SF Unicorns | Grand Prairie, TX | – |
| 24 | Thu, Jul 9 | 8:30 PM ET | LA Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom | Grand Prairie, TX | – |
| 25 | Fri, Jul 10 | 4:30 PM ET | MI New York vs Seattle Orcas | Grand Prairie, TX | – |
| 26 | Fri, Jul 10 | 8:30 PM ET | LA Knight Riders vs SF Unicorns | Grand Prairie, TX | – |
| 27 | Sat, Jul 11 | 4:30 PM ET | Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom | Grand Prairie, TX | – |
| 28 | Sat, Jul 11 | 8:30 PM ET | SF Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas | Grand Prairie, TX | – |
| 29 | Sun, Jul 12 | 4:30 PM ET | MI New York vs Washington Freedom | Grand Prairie, TX | – |
| 30 | Sun, Jul 12 | 8:30 PM ET | Texas Super Kings vs LA Knight Riders | Grand Prairie, TX | – |
Playoffs (Oakland Coliseum)
The top four teams meet in the playoffs, with the Final at the Oakland Coliseum on July 18.
| # | Date | Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Wed, Jul 15 | 5:30 PM ET | Qualifier 1 | Oakland, CA | – |
| 32 | Wed, Jul 15 | 9:30 PM ET | Eliminator | Oakland, CA | – |
| 33 | Thu, Jul 16 | 9:30 PM ET | Qualifier 2 | Oakland, CA | – |
| 34 | Sat, Jul 18 | 9:30 PM ET | Final | Oakland, CA | – |
2026 MLC Teams and Venues
Six franchises return for 2026: the Texas Super Kings, Seattle Orcas, LA Knight Riders, SF Unicorns, Washington Freedom, and defending champions MI New York. Matches are split across Grand Prairie Stadium (Dallas, TX), the Oakland Coliseum (Oakland, CA), and the new Knight Riders Cricket Ground at the Pomona Fairplex (Pomona, CA). The Oakland Coliseum hosts the playoffs and the July 18 final.
How to Watch MLC 2026 in the US
In the United States, Willow TV holds the MLC 2026 streaming rights, available through Sling TV (Willow HD is in the Dakshin Flex package from about 10 dollars per month) and Fubo. Many matches also stream free on Willow’s YouTube channel and Cricbuzz TV. Select franchise matches air on regional networks: MI New York on YES Network, Seattle Orcas on FOX 13, and SF Unicorns on NBC Bay Area.
2026 MLC Results So Far
Results update through the tournament. Completed matches to date:
- Match 1 (Thu, Jun 18): Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas – Seattle Orcas won
- Match 2 (Fri, Jun 19): LA Knight Riders vs SF Unicorns – SF Unicorns won
- Match 3 (Fri, Jun 19): Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom – Washington Freedom won
2026 MLC Schedule Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026 Major League Cricket season start and end?
The 2026 MLC season runs from June 18 to July 18, 2026, with the final at the Oakland Coliseum.
How many teams and matches are in MLC 2026?
Six franchises play a 30-match double round-robin followed by four playoff matches, for 34 total.
Where is MLC 2026 played?
At three US venues: Grand Prairie Stadium near Dallas, the Oakland Coliseum, and the new Knight Riders Cricket Ground at the Pomona Fairplex.
How can I watch MLC 2026 in the US?
Stream on Willow TV via Sling TV or Fubo, watch free on Willow’s YouTube and Cricbuzz TV, or catch select matches on YES Network, FOX 13, and NBC Bay Area.
Who won MLC 2025?
MI New York won the 2025 title, beating the Washington Freedom by 5 runs, and enter 2026 as defending champions.
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