The tournament will run from June 1 to 13, with the 14-day event beginning with a high-profile opening-day double-header.
The afternoon clash will see Bandra Blasters, featuring Yashasvi Jaiswal, take on Shardul Thakur’s Eagle Thane Strikers, while the evening fixture will have Tushar Deshpande’s Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals facing Sarfaraz Khan’s Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs.
The availability of the star players, however, will depend on the progress of their respective franchises in the ongoing IPL 2026.
The women’s league matches will begin at 9:30am, while the men’s tournament will feature afternoon matches at 2pm and evening matches at 7pm during the league stage.
The men’s competition will feature eight teams, with each side playing five league-stage matches. The top four teams will progress to the semifinals, scheduled for June 11.
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The women’s league will feature three teams, SoBo Mumbai Falcons, Thane Sky Risers and Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs, with the competition beginning on June 2.
The opening fixture will see Saima Thakor-led Thane Sky Risers face Sayali Satghare’s SoBo Mumbai Falcons.
Each of the three teams will play four league-stage matches, with the top two sides qualifying for the final.
MCA president Ajinkya Naik said: “The announcement of the fixtures sets the stage for what promises to be a world-class cricketing spectacle at the Wankhede Stadium.
“The league will bring together some of the finest players in the game alongside Mumbai’s emerging talent, giving young cricketers a valuable opportunity to compete and share the stage with established stars.”
Published on May 15, 2026
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