12th edition of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2026 is officially back, promising a high-octane mix of cinema and sports with the biggest stars from eight regional film industries.
The tournament, which begins today, January 16, 2026, returns with a more condensed and intense format, featuring 19 matches in just two weeks. This season is particularly historic Chennai Rhino has been officially rebranded wales chennai kingsWhen Punjab De Sher entered the field as defending champion After their spectacular title win last year. Getting ready for the grand finale 1 February In Hyderabad, fans are bracing for a carnival-like atmosphere where the glamor of the silver screen meets the competitive grit of T20 cricket.
Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2026: Official match schedule, venues and timings
The journey of season 12 begins ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Vizag, which hosts the opening leg of the tournament. The schedule is designed with high-energy double-headers, with games starting at noon 2:00 PM IST and there were clashes in the evening 6:30 PM IST.
After the Vizag phase, the action shifts to SNR College Cricket Stadium In Coimbatore for mid-season battle before heading into the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad for the high-stakes knockout round. This year’s structure is the shortest yet, with teams playing three group-stage matches each to determine the top four qualifiers for the semi-finals. The opening day will feature a big double-header, starting with the defending champions punjab de sher but am taking karnataka bulldozerAfter this there was a clash between the two telugu warrior And bhojpuri dabangg.
match schedule
| date | match | venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 January | Punjab D Lions vs Karnataka Bulldozers | Vizag | 2:00 pm |
| 16 January | telugu yoddha vs bhojpuri dabangg | Vizag | 6:30 pm |
| 17 January | Mumbai Heroes vs Bengal Tigers | Vizag | 2:00 pm |
| 17 January | punjab de sher vs telugu warriors | Vizag | 6:30 pm |
| 18 January | wales chennai kings vs bengal tigers | Vizag | 2:00 pm |
| 18 January | Mumbai Heroes vs Kerala Strikers | Vizag | 6:30 pm |
| 23 January | Bengal Tigers vs Kerala Strikers | Coimbatore | 2:00 pm |
| 23 January | Karnataka Bulldozers vs Telugu Warriors | Coimbatore | 6:30 pm |
| 24 January | punjab de sher vs bhojpuri dabang | Coimbatore | 2:00 pm |
| 24 January | Wales Chennai Kings vs Kerala Strikers | Coimbatore | 6:30 pm |
| 25th January | Karnataka Bulldozer vs Bhojpuri Dabangg | Coimbatore | 2:00 pm |
| 25th January | wales chennai kings vs mumbai heroes | Coimbatore | 6:30 pm |
| 31 January | Semi-Final 1 (1st vs 4th) | Hyderabad | 2:00 pm |
| 31 January | Semi-Final 2 (2nd vs 3rd) | Hyderabad | 6:30 pm |
| 1 February | Grand Final | Hyderabad | 6:30 pm |
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Broadcast and live streaming: where to watch Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2026
For fans keen to catch every boundary and wicket, the 2026 edition has secured extensive broadcast and digital partnerships. It is expected that the tournament will be telecast live Sony Sports Networkespecially sony sports ten 3Which serves as the official television partner until now.
On the digital front, the league has moved ahead jiohotstar (new merged platform) for live streaming, ensuring fans around the world can watch their favorite stars Kichcha Sudeep, Ritesh Deshmukh And Akhil Akkineni In high definition. Additionally, regions such as Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Australia can access the matches OTTPlay Premium. with Salman Khan Continuing as the face of the league, Season 12 is expected to break previous viewership records, reaching an estimated 250 million viewers.
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