Bengal T20 League unveils Men's and Women's fixtures for Season 3
Kolkata, May 28
The Cricket Association of Bengal on Thursday announced the fixtures for the third edition of the Bengal T20 League, which will be streamed live on JioHotstar as the tournament's official streaming partner for the 2026 season.
The upcoming edition will feature eight men's teams and eight women's teams, with matches scheduled across two venues in Kolkata from June 5 to June 21. All men's matches will be played at Eden Gardens, while the women's competition will take place at JU Salt Lake Campus, according to a release.
The men's competition will begin on Friday, June 5, with Adamas Howrah Warriors facing Novus Royals Purulia at Eden Gardens at 7:00 PM.
The eight franchises competing in the men's tournament are Adamas Howrah Warriors, Novus Royals Purulia, Murshidabad Kings, Sobisco Smashers Malda, Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers, Servotech Siliguri Strikers, Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards, and Kolkata Royal Tigers. The league stage will run until June 19, followed by the semi-finals on June 20 and the final on June 21.
The women's competition will commence on Saturday, June 6, with Kolkata Royal Tigers taking on Novus Royals Purulia at 9:00 AM at JU Salt Lake Campus.
The participating women's teams include Kolkata Royal Tigers, Novus Royals Purulia, Murshidabad Queens, Sobisco Smashers Malda, Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers, Servotech Siliguri Strikers, Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards, and Adamas Howrah Warriors.
The women's league stage will also continue through June 19, with the semi-finals and final scheduled for June 20 and June 21, respectively.
Now entering its third season, the Bengal T20 League has rapidly established itself as one of India's premier state franchise T20 tournaments.
Organised by CAB, the league has become an important platform for identifying and nurturing emerging cricketing talent from across Bengal, while simultaneously strengthening the state's domestic cricket structure.
The partnership with JioHotstar is expected to significantly expand the tournament's reach, bringing comprehensive live coverage of both the men's and women's competitions to cricket fans across the country through multilingual streaming access and nationwide digital distribution.
Since its inception, the Bengal T20 League has played a vital role in enhancing competitive opportunities for players across both the men's and women's games.
By creating greater exposure and a professional franchise ecosystem within the state, the league continues to contribute to the long-term growth and development of cricket in Bengal.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Not gonna lie, I was skeptical in Season 1, but now the Bengal T20 League has really matured. The franchise names sound like something from a movie though—'Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers'? 😄 But seriously, this is great for Bengal cricket. Just wish the women's matches at JU Salt Lake get better crowd support than last time. We need to build that culture.
As someone who moved to Kolkata from the US for work, this is pure gold. Eden Gardens in June? Yes please! But I'm more excited about watching the women's teams—the quality has jumped significantly since Season 1. Kudos to CAB for locking in a proper streaming partner. No more watching grainy Facebook live streams. 🎥🔥
I appreciate the effort, but can we talk about the timing? June 5 to 21—when schools and colleges are either closed or on summer break, so crowd might be thin. And why not spread matches to other districts? Hooghly, Bankura, Siliguri's stadiums would welcome this. CAB should regionalize a bit more. Still, happy for the players getting exposure. 🙏
This is exactly what Indian cricket needs more of—state-level T20 leagues that don't just focus on the big metros. The Bengal league has produced some real gems for the IPL and even India A. With JioHotstar on board, the visibility will be huge. My only concern: ticket pricing shouldn't be absurd like some other state leagues. Make it affordable for local fans. 🏏🇮🇳
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