Legends League Cricket to start in January, to be played in largest-ever on-ground footprint

Published - 05 Nov 2025, 10:49 IST | Updated - 05 Nov 2025, 10:53 IST

Legends League Cricket (LLC) today announced revised dates for its upcoming season, which will now be held from January 11, 2026 to February 5, 2026. The season will be played across seven cities, marking the League’s largest-ever on-ground footprint, taking legendary international cricketers to regions where fan passion is immense but opportunities to host major cricketing events have been limited.

The proposed host cities include Gwalior, Udaipur, Patna, Coimbatore, the Amritsar–Jalandhar region, Kochi, and an international leg in Sharjah/Doha to connect with global South Asian fan communities.

“LLC has always stood for celebrating cricket’s legacy and its heroes. By entering cities like Gwalior, Patna and Coimbatore, while also engaging fans in the Amritsar–Jalandhar region and Kochi, we are honoring that legacy where cricket passion runs deep. The international leg ensures continued global reach," Vivek Khushalani, Chairman, Legends League Cricket, said.

“This season is about giving fans in emerging cricket hubs the chance to witness the legends of the game live. These cities have deep cricketing emotion, strong nostalgia, and a fan base that deserves global-level cricketing experiences. By expanding to seven cities, we are creating a traveling festival of cricket," Raman Raheja, Co-Founder, Legends League Cricket, added.

The League will soon announce- City-wise match schedule, Team squad reveals & marquee player signings, Venue-specific fan festivals & promotional events and Ticket sale timelines.

Legends League Cricket is a global T20 competition featuring legendary former international players, reviving iconic rivalries and creating unforgettable cricketing moments for fans worldwide. The League has previously hosted successful editions in India, Oman, and Qatar, garnering strong stadium, broadcast, and digital viewership.

Southern Super Stars are the current holders of the championship, having defeated Konark Suryas Odisha in the previous edition of the tournament in 2024 in a thrilling final that was decided in the Super Over. Former India all-rounder stole the show in the summit clash, smashing 85 runs off just 38 balls.