Major League Cricket – MLC 2026 Live Streaming, TV Channels, Schedule, and Squad
The fourth edition of the United States’ premier T20 tournament, Major League Cricket (MLC 2026), is set to take place from June 18 to July 18, 2026. Smartcric offers detailed information on how and where to watch Major League Cricket (MLC 2026), including live streaming options, TV channels, the schedule, and squad details.
MLC is the USA’s premier T20 cricket league, operated by American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) and sanctioned by USA Cricket. Launched in 2023, it has quickly garnered global attention. In 2026, six teams will compete in a double round-robin format, followed by playoffs. The tournament has official List-A status from the ICC, making it a recognized T20 league similar to the Global Super League and the International Masters League.
Major League Cricket Live Streaming, MLC 2026
In India, Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 live streaming will be available on JioHotstar; no other TV Channel has purchased the broadcasting rights for the USA T20 League Cricket.
Cricket fans in the United States can watch the entire T20 tournament on Willow TV and CBS Sports Network. Livestreaming will also be accessible via Fubo TV and ESPN+.
In the United Kingdom, TNT Sports will provide live coverage of the United States’ premier T20 tournament, while Tapmad TV will stream it live in Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
TV Channels and Broadcasting Rights
Cricket fans worldwide can catch every moment of MLC 2026 live through various broadcasters and streaming platforms. Below is a detailed breakdown of where to watch based on your region:
| Country | Live Streaming & TV Channels |
|---|---|
| India | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | Tapmad TV |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport Now |
| USA and Canada | Willow TV, CBS TV Network, Fubo TV, ESPN+ |
| Australia | Foxtel |
Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 Schedule
The MLC 2026 season is scheduled to kick off on June 18, 2026. Matches will be held at Grand Prairie Stadium (Texas), Oakland Coliseum (California), and the new Knight Riders Cricket Field at Fairplex, Pomona (California), with playoffs and the final at Oakland Coliseum. The schedule includes 30 league-stage matches in a double round-robin format, followed by four playoff matches (Qualifier, Eliminator, Challenger, and Final).
| Match | Date | Time (Local) | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 18 | 7:30 PM | Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas | Dallas |
| 2 | Jun 19 | 3:30 PM | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns | Dallas |
| 3 | Jun 19 | 7:30 PM | Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom | Dallas |
| 4 | Jun 20 | 3:30 PM | Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns | Dallas |
| 5 | Jun 20 | 7:30 PM | Washington Freedom vs MI New York | Dallas |
| 6 | Jun 21 | 3:30 PM | Seattle Orcas vs Los Angeles Knight Riders | Dallas |
| 7 | Jun 21 | 7:30 PM | Texas Super Kings vs MI New York | Dallas |
| 8 | Jun 24 | 6:30 PM | San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings | Oakland |
| 9 | Jun 25 | 6:30 PM | Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas | Oakland |
| 10 | Jun 26 | 2:30 PM | MI New York vs Texas Super Kings | Oakland |
| 11 | Jun 26 | 6:30 PM | San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas | Oakland |
| 12 | Jun 27 | 2:30 PM | MI New York vs Los Angeles Knight Riders | Oakland |
| 13 | Jun 27 | 6:30 PM | Washington Freedom vs Texas Super Kings | Oakland |
| 14 | Jun 28 | 2:30 PM | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas | Oakland |
| 15 | Jun 28 | 6:30 PM | San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom | Oakland |
| 16 | Jul 1 | 6:30 PM | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom | Pomona |
| 17 | Jul 2 | 6:30 PM | Seattle Orcas vs MI New York | Pomona |
| 18 | Jul 3 | 6:30 PM | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Texas Super Kings | Pomona |
| 19 | Jul 4 | 2:30 PM | Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns | Pomona |
| 20 | Jul 4 | 6:30 PM | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York | Pomona |
| 21 | Jul 5 | 2:30 PM | Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings | Pomona |
| 22 | Jul 5 | 6:30 PM | San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York | Pomona |
| 23 | Jul 8 | 7:30 PM | MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns | Dallas |
| 24 | Jul 9 | 7:30 PM | Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders | Dallas |
| 25 | Jul 10 | 3:30 PM | MI New York vs Seattle Orcas | Dallas |
| 26 | Jul 10 | 7:30 PM | San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders | Dallas |
| 27 | Jul 11 | 3:30 PM | Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom | Dallas |
| 28 | Jul 11 | 7:30 PM | Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns | Dallas |
| 29 | Jul 12 | 3:30 PM | MI New York vs Washington Freedom | Dallas |
| 30 | Jul 12 | 7:30 PM | Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders | Dallas |
| Qualifier | Jul 15 | 2:30 PM | 1st Place vs 2nd Place | Oakland |
| Eliminator | Jul 15 | 6:30 PM | 3rd Place vs 4th Place | Oakland |
| Challenger | Jul 16 | 6:30 PM | Loser Qualifier vs Winner Eliminator | Oakland |
| Final | Jul 18 | 6:30 PM | Winner Qualifier vs Winner Challenger | Oakland |
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Major League Cricket 2026 Teams and Squad
Six teams will compete in MLC 2026, with four owned by Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, ensuring high competitiveness and global appeal. Below are the confirmed squads, featuring a mix of international stars and domestic talent.
MI New York Squad
Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Quinton de Kock, Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Michael Bracewell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Monank Patel, Tajinder Singh, Ehsan Adil, George Linde, Heath Richards, Nosthush Kenjige, Sharad Lumba.
Texas Super Kings Squad
Faf du Plessis, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Marcus Stoinis, Noor Ahmad, Wiaan Mulder, Milind Kumar, Calvin Savage, Mohammad Mohsin, Akeal Hosein, Nandre Burger, Zia-ul-Haq, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Joshua Tromp, Stephen Wiig.
Washington Freedom Squad
Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, Rachin Ravindra, Jack Edwards, Mark Chapman, Andries Gous, Obus Pienaar, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ian Holland, Mukhtar Ahmed, Yasir Mohammad, Amila Aponso, Ben Sears.
Seattle Orcas Squad
Sikandar Raza, Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Tim Seifert, David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Aaron Jones, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Cameron Gannon, Waqar Salamkheil, Obed McCoy, Steven Taylor, Matthew Breetzke, Zaman Khan.
Los Angeles Knight Riders Squad
Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Jason Holder, Sherfane Rutherford, Unmukt Chand, Ali Khan, Tanveer Sangha, Spencer Johnson, Saif Badar, Nitish Kumar, Corne Dry, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Matthew Tromp.
San Francisco Unicorns Squad
Matthew Short, Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Romario Shepherd, Hassan Khan, Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Brody Couch, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Carmi le Roux, Liam Plunkett, Tim Robinson, Cooper Connolly, Karima Gore.
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