Cricket in India isn’t just a sport; it’s a heartbeat that connects people with this lovely sport. And the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) 2026 captures this raw spirit and transforms it into a professional movement.
More than just entertainment, it offers a national stage for “gully” cricketers to showcase their grit alongside the glamour of celebrity ownership.
What is ISPL Season 3 2026?
The ISPL is India’s first national-level T10 tennis-ball cricket league. Built on the pillars of accessibility and inclusion, it provides a platform for unknown players to compete under professional lights. ISPL 2026 marks a significant expansion, growing to eight franchises with the addition of teams from Delhi and Ahmedabad.
ISPL 2026 Key Details:
- Dates: January 9 – February 6, 2026
- Host City: Surat, Gujarat (Lalbhai Contractor Stadium)
- Total Teams: 8 High-octane franchises
- Talent Pool: 4.4 million+ registrations with 450 players shortlisted for the auction.
- MVP Prize: A luxurious Porsche 911.
Here are the teams and their celebrity owners:
1. Majhi Mumbai
Owner: Amitabh Bachchan
2. Chennai Singams
Owner: Suriya
3. Tiigers of Kolkata
Owners: Saif Ali Khan & Kareena Kapoor Khan
4. Bengaluru Strikers
Owner: Hrithik Roshan
5. Falcon Risers Hyderabad
Owner: Ram Charan
6. Srinagar Ke Veer
Owner: Akshay Kumar
7. Ahmedabad Lions
Owner: New Franchise (Season 3)
8. Delhi Superheroes
Owner: New Franchise (Season 3)
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Game-Changing Rules for ISPL 2026:
- Tip-Top Toss: A traditional gully-style toss where captains step heel-to-toe; the first to step on the other’s foot wins.
- 9 Street Runs: If a player hits a shot directly into the audience, the team is awarded 9 runs.
- Tape-Ball Overs: Two mandatory overs per innings must be bowled with a tape ball, adding extra bounce and swing.
- 50/50 Challenge: A high-stakes tactical move where teams predict a run target for an over to earn a 150% run bonus.
- Powerplays: Each match features a two-over mandatory powerplay at the start and a one-over “Batting Powerplay” that can be taken at any time by the batting side.
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ISPL 2026 Schedule:
The month-long festival kicks off in Surat with high-voltage clashes. Here is a look at the opening fixtures:
Opening Week
- January 9: Majhi Mumbai vs Srinagar Ke Veer (8:00 PM) — Opening Ceremony & Match
- January 10: Srinagar Ke Veer vs Ahmedabad Lions (5:30 PM)
- January 10: Tiigers of Kolkata vs Chennai Singams (8:00 PM)
- January 11: Ahmedabad Lions vs Delhi Superheroes (5:30 PM)
- January 11: Falcon Risers Hyderabad vs Bengaluru Strikers (8:00 PM)
- January 12: Majhi Mumbai vs Delhi Superheroes (8:00 PM)
- January 13: Bengaluru Strikers vs Delhi Superheroes (8:00 PM)
- January 14: Majhi Mumbai vs Falcon Risers Hyderabad (8:00 PM)
- January 15: Bengaluru Strikers vs Tiigers of Kolkata (5:30 PM)
- January 15: Chennai Singams vs Falcon Risers Hyderabad (8:00 PM)
Mid-Tournament League Phase
- January 16: Srinagar Ke Veer vs Tiigers of Kolkata (5:30 PM)
- January 16: Majhi Mumbai vs Ahmedabad Lions (8:00 PM)
- January 17: Chennai Singams vs Majhi Mumbai (5:30 PM)
- January 17: Ahmedabad Lions vs Bengaluru Strikers (8:00 PM)
- January 18: Srinagar Ke Veer vs Majhi Mumbai (5:30 PM)
- January 18: Delhi Superheroes vs Falcon Risers Hyderabad (8:00 PM)
- January 19: Ahmedabad Lions vs Chennai Singams (8:00 PM)
- January 20: Delhi Superheroes vs Chennai Singams (8:00 PM)
- January 21: Falcon Risers Hyderabad vs Srinagar Ke Veer (8:00 PM)
- January 22: Delhi Superheroes vs Ahmedabad Lions (5:30 PM)
- January 22: Chennai Singams vs Bengaluru Strikers (8:00 PM)
- January 23: Tiigers of Kolkata vs Majhi Mumbai (5:30 PM)
- January 23: Bengaluru Strikers vs Srinagar Ke Veer (8:00 PM)
Closing League Phase
- January 24: Chennai Singams vs Srinagar Ke Veer (5:30 PM)
- January 24: Falcon Risers Hyderabad vs Majhi Mumbai (8:00 PM)
- January 25: Falcon Risers Hyderabad vs Tiigers of Kolkata (5:30 PM)
- January 25: Bengaluru Strikers vs Chennai Singams (8:00 PM)
- January 26: Delhi Superheroes vs Tiigers of Kolkata (8:00 PM) — Republic Day Special
- January 27: Falcon Risers Hyderabad vs Srinagar Ke Veer (8:00 PM)
- January 28: Ahmedabad Lions vs Bengaluru Strikers (8:00 PM)
- January 29: Srinagar Ke Veer vs Delhi Superheroes (5:30 PM)
- January 29: Tiigers of Kolkata vs Majhi Mumbai (8:00 PM)
- January 30: Delhi Superheroes vs Chennai Singams (5:30 PM)
- January 30: Srinagar Ke Veer vs Tiigers of Kolkata (8:00 PM)
- January 31: Bengaluru Strikers vs Delhi Superheroes (5:30 PM)
- January 31: Ahmedabad Lions vs Falcon Risers Hyderabad (8:00 PM)
- February 1: Tiigers of Kolkata vs Ahmedabad Lions (5:30 PM)
- February 1: Majhi Mumbai vs Bengaluru Strikers (8:00 PM)
- February 2: Chennai Singams vs Ahmedabad Lions (5:30 PM)
- February 2: Tiigers of Kolkata vs Falcon Risers Hyderabad (8:00 PM)
Playoffs & Finals
- February 4: Semi-Final 1 (5:30 PM)
- February 4: Semi-Final 2 (8:00 PM)
- February 6: Grand Finale (8:00 PM)