Cricket fans are set for a brand-new and exciting tournament as the World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 gets ready for its inaugural season. The league brings together some of the biggest names from international and Indian cricket, offering fans a chance to see legendary players back in action in the fast-paced T20 format.
The tournament will be hosted entirely in Goa, marking the state’s first major franchise-style cricket league at a single venue.
World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 Overview
The World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 will run for ten days, featuring six teams and a compact but competitive format designed to keep every match important.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 |
| Dates | January 26 – February 4, 2026 |
| Opening Ceremony | January 25, 2026 |
| Venue | 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium |
| Teams | 6 |
| Total Matches | 18 |
| Format | Round-robin + Playoffs |
| Semi-finals | February 3, 2026 |
| Final | February 4, 2026 |
Each team will play five league matches. The top four teams will qualify for the playoffs, followed by two semi-finals and the final.
Teams and Captains
Six franchises are part of the league, each led by a well-known cricket star:
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Delhi Warriors | Harbhajan Singh |
| Dubai Royals | Shikhar Dhawan |
| Pune Panthers | Kieron Pollard |
| Gurugram Thunders | Thisara Perera |
| Maharashtra Tycoons | Dinesh Karthik |
| Rajasthan Kings | Eoin Morgan |
Delhi Warriors
Harbhajan Singh (c), Irfan Pathan, Imran Tahir, Colin Ingram, Isuru Udana, Shahbaz Nadeem, Shreevats Goswami, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Chadwick Walton, Rahul Shukla, Chirag Gandhi, Diwesh Pathania, Suboth Bhati, Ravi Jangid
Also see: Highest Powerplay Scores by India in T20
Pune Panthers
Kieron Pollard (c), Shane Watson, Dwayne Bravo, Martin Guptill, Robin Uthappa, Amit Mishra, Upul Tharanga, Samiullah Shinwari, Faiz Fazal, Ankit Rajpoot, Ishwar Pandey, Rahul Yadav, Kamil Leverock, Asad Pathan
Dubai Royals
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, Piyush Chawla, Samit Patel, Danushka Gunathilaka, Fidel Edwards, Christopher Mpofu, Parvez Rasool, Gitansh Khera, Abhishek Raut, Peter Trego, Monu Kumar, Amit Verma
Gurugram Thunders
Thisara Perera (c), Ross Taylor, Cheteshwar Pujara, Stuart Broad, Colin de Grandhomme, S Sreesanth, Phil Mustard, Jermaine Blackwood, Rayad Emrit, Sheldon Jackson, Pawan Negi, Akshay Wakhare, Malinda Pushpakumara, Amitoze Singh
Also see: Top 10 Teams With Most Wins in T20I Cricket
Maharashtra Tycoons
Dinesh Karthik (c), Chris Gayle, Dale Steyn, Carlos Brathwaite, Shaun Marsh, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Peter Siddle, Stuart Binny, Rahul Sharma, Pawan Suyal, Siddarth Kaul, Manvinder Bisla, Baltej Singh
Rajasthan Kings
Eoin Morgan (c), Suresh Raina, JP Duminy, Ben Cutting, Naman Ojha, Callum Ferguson, Angelo Perera, Elton Chigumbura, Bipul Sharma, Abhimanyu Mithun, Anureet Singh, Pinal Shah, Jesal Karia, Shadab Jakati
World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 Match Schedule (IST)
| Date | Time | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Warriors vs Dubai Royals |
| Jan 27 | 2:30 PM | Pune Panthers vs Gurugram Thunders |
| Jan 27 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Kings vs Maharashtra Tycoons |
| Jan 28 | 2:30 PM | Dubai Royals vs Gurugram Thunders |
| Jan 28 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Warriors vs Pune Panthers |
| Jan 29 | 2:30 PM | Rajasthan Kings vs Dubai Royals |
| Jan 29 | 7:30 PM | Gurugram Thunders vs Maharashtra Tycoons |
| Jan 30 | 2:30 PM | Maharashtra Tycoons vs Delhi Warriors |
| Jan 30 | 7:30 PM | Pune Panthers vs Rajasthan Kings |
| Jan 31 | 2:30 PM | Gurugram Thunders vs Rajasthan Kings |
| Jan 31 | 7:30 PM | Dubai Royals vs Pune Panthers |
| Feb 1 | 2:30 PM | Pune Panthers vs Maharashtra Tycoons |
| Feb 1 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Warriors vs Gurugram Thunders |
| Feb 2 | 2:30 PM | Rajasthan Kings vs Delhi Warriors |
| Feb 2 | 7:30 PM | Maharashtra Tycoons vs Dubai Royals |
| Feb 3 | 2:30 PM | Semi-final 1 |
| Feb 3 | 7:30 PM | Semi-final 2 |
| Feb 4 | 7:30 PM | Final |
The World Legends Pro T20 League stands out for bringing together over 90 legendary players, blending international stars with Indian domestic icons. With a single venue, short duration, and high-profile names, the league promises fast-paced action and strong fan engagement.
