Delhi Premier League 2026, the league’s third season, is set to begin on July 31, 2026, and runs through August 30, 2026, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
This season features 8 men’s teams battling across 40 league stage matches before the playoffs decide the champion. Here is the complete fixture list, timings, and everything else fans need to follow the action.
Delhi Premier League 2026 Official Schedule
The DPL kicks off on July 31 with a grand opening ceremony featuring top musical artists performing live at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, setting the perfect backdrop for a month of thrilling cricket action.
| Match No. | Date | Day | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 Jul 2026 | Friday | Central Delhi Kings vs Purani Dilli 6 | 9:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 2 | 1 Aug 2026 | Saturday | South Delhi Superstarz vs East Delhi Riders | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 3 | 1 Aug 2026 | Saturday | West Delhi Lions vs New Delhi Tigers | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 4 | 2 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Outer Delhi Warriors vs Central Delhi Kings | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 5 | 2 Aug 2026 | Sunday | East Delhi Riders vs New Delhi Tigers | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 6 | 3 Aug 2026 | Monday | West Delhi Lions vs Purani Dilli 6 | 2:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 7 | 3 Aug 2026 | Monday | Central Delhi Kings vs North Delhi Strikers | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 8 | 4 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | New Delhi Tigers vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 9 | 4 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | South Delhi Superstarz vs West Delhi Lions | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 10 | 5 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Purani Dilli 6 vs Central Delhi Kings | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 11 | 5 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | East Delhi Riders vs North Delhi Strikers | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 12 | 6 Aug 2026 | Thursday | South Delhi Superstarz vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 13 | 6 Aug 2026 | Thursday | New Delhi Tigers vs Purani Dilli 6 | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 14 | 7 Aug 2026 | Friday | East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 15 | 7 Aug 2026 | Friday | Outer Delhi Warriors vs North Delhi Strikers | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 16 | 8 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Purani Dilli 6 vs South Delhi Superstarz | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 17 | 8 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Central Delhi Kings vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 18 | 9 Aug 2026 | Sunday | North Delhi Strikers vs New Delhi Tigers | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 19 | 9 Aug 2026 | Sunday | South Delhi Superstarz vs Central Delhi Kings | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 20 | 10 Aug 2026 | Monday | West Delhi Lions vs East Delhi Riders | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 21 | 10 Aug 2026 | Monday | Purani Dilli 6 vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 22 | 11 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Central Delhi Kings vs New Delhi Tigers | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 23 | 11 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | West Delhi Lions vs North Delhi Strikers | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 24 | 12 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | East Delhi Riders vs South Delhi Superstarz | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 25 | 13 Aug 2026 | Thursday | Outer Delhi Warriors vs West Delhi Lions | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 26 | 13 Aug 2026 | Thursday | North Delhi Strikers vs Purani Dilli 6 | 7:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 27 | 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | New Delhi Tigers vs South Delhi Superstarz | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 28 | 16 Aug 2026 | Sunday | North Delhi Strikers vs Central Delhi Kings | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 29 | 16 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Outer Delhi Warriors vs Purani Dilli 6 | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 30 | 17 Aug 2026 | Monday | New Delhi Tigers vs East Delhi Riders | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 31 | 17 Aug 2026 | Monday | West Delhi Lions vs South Delhi Superstarz | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 32 | 18 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Purani Dilli 6 vs North Delhi Strikers | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 33 | 18 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | East Delhi Riders vs Central Delhi Kings | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 34 | 19 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | North Delhi Strikers vs South Delhi Superstarz | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 35 | 19 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | New Delhi Tigers vs West Delhi Lions | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 36 | 21 Aug 2026 | Friday | Outer Delhi Warriors vs East Delhi Riders | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 37 | 22 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Central Delhi Kings vs West Delhi Lions | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 38 | 23 Aug 2026 | Sunday | North Delhi Strikers vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 39 | 24 Aug 2026 | Monday | South Delhi Superstarz vs New Delhi Tigers | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 40 | 25 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Purani Dilli 6 vs East Delhi Riders | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 41 | 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | TBC vs TBC (Qualifier 1) | 1:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 42 | 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | TBC vs TBC (Eliminator) | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 43 | 28 Aug 2026 | Friday | TBC vs TBC (Qualifier 2) | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 44 | 30 Aug 2026 | Sunday | TBC vs TBC (Final) | 8:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
This tournament offers matches in both daylight and evening to accommodate spectators and broadcast requirements.
DPL 2026 All Squads
The second season of Delhi Premier League features eight competitive men’s squads packed with exciting talent from across the capital region.
Abhishek Sharma, who has played for the Delhi Capitals, is now guiding youngsters in the Delhi Premier League with his experience and performances. He is currently the No.1 T20 batter in the world, a feat that reflects his consistency and impact at the highest level. His journey proves how local and franchise cricket can shape global stars.
1. Central Delhi Kings
- Captain: Jonty Sidhu (Retained)
- Batters: Simarjeet Singh, Yash Dhull, Pranshu Vijayran, Aryan Rana, Vivek Kumar Tiwari, Aditya Bhandari, Aaryavir Sehwag, Yugal Saini, Siddharth Joon, Jasvir Sehrawat, Sampooran Tripathi, Sumit Chhikara, Nikhil Malik, Harshit Sethi
- Bowlers: Tejas Baroka, Rishi Sharma
2. East Delhi Riders
- Captain: Anuj Rawat
- Batters: Akhil Chaudhary, Arpit Rana, Salil Malhotra, Rounak Waghela, Vansh Jetly, Yashwardhan Oberai
- All‑rounders: Mayank Rawat, Sujal Singh, Hardik Sharma, Kavya Gupta
- Bowlers: Navdeep Saini, Rohan Rathi, Ashish Meena, Ajay Ahlawat, Kunal Sharma, Rohit Yadav, Mrinal Gulati, Yuvraaj Rathi, Shivam Kumar Tripathi, Vaibhav Baisla
3. New Delhi Tigers
- Captain: Himmat Singh
- Batters: Prince Yadav, Hiten Dalal, Vaibhav Rawal, Aayush Kumar, Rahul Dagar, Aryan Dalal, Shivam Gupta
- All‑rounders: Deepak Punia, Dhruv Kaushik, Keshav Dalal, Aatrey Tripathi, Ruveer Kheterpal
- Bowler: Piyash Chhikara, Nitesh Sharma, Pradyuman Sanan, Varun Vanjani
4. North Delhi Strikers
- Captain: Harshit Rana
- Batters: Gagan Vats, Vikas Dixit, Samyak Jain
- All‑rounders: Kuldip Yadav, Sarthak Ranjan, Vaibhav Kandpal, Pranav Rajvanshi, Yash Bhatia, Yash Dabas, Arnav Bugga, Yajas Sharma
- Bowler: Deepanshu Gulia, Deepak Khatri, Siddhartha Solanki, Noor Ilahi, Prabhjot Singh, Siddhant Bansal, Arjun Rapria, Dhanya Nakra
5. Outer Delhi Warriors
- Captain: Priyansh Arya
- Batters: Sanat Sangwan, Harsh Tyagi, Harsh Sharma, Dev Kashyap, Mohit Panwar, Siddhant Sharma, Shaurya Malik, Keshav Dabas, Anshuman Hooda, Aman Choudhary
- All‑rounders: Suyash Sharma, Shivam Sharma
- Bowlers: Jitesh Singh, Varun Yadav, Anant S Sareen, Dhruv Singh, Aarav Gautam, Kamal Bhairwa, Aadi Agarwal, Vivaan Jindal, Shreshth Yadav, Ashwin Hooda
6. South Delhi Superstarz
- Captain: Ayush Badoni
- Batters: Digvesh Rathi, Tejasvi, Kunwar Bidhuri, Sumit Mathur, Himanshu Chauhan, Anmol Sharma
- All‑rounders: Aman Bharti, Saksham Gahlot, Yatish Singh, Divansh Rawat, Sarthak Ray, Prikshit Sehrawat
- Bowler: Sumit Kumar, Aryaveer Kohli, Gulzar Sandhu, Adviteya Sinha, Rohan Rana, Sagar Tanwar, Manish Sehrawat, Ankur Kaushik, Vision Panchal, Abhishek Khandelwal
7. West Delhi Lions
- Captain: Ayush Doseja
- Batters: Nitish Rana, Hritik Shokeen, Shivank Vashisth, Tishant Dabla, Vishal Abhua, Vikas Rana, Ravneet Tanwan, Naman Tiwari
- All‑rounders: Mayank Gusain, Ankit Rajesh Kumar, Laxman, Shubham Dubey, Krish Yadav, Manan Bhardwaj, Shantanu Yadav, Anirudh Chowdhary, Vedant Sehwag
- Bowler: Ishant Sharma, Rishabh Rana, Kabir Sachdeva, Bhagwan Singh, Akshay Kapoor
8. Purani Dilli 6
- Captain: Rishabh Pant
- Batters: Lalit Yadav, Aayush Singh, Samarth Seth, Udhav Mohan, Prince Mishra, Pranav Pant
- All‑rounders: Vansh Bedi, Dev Lakra, Agrim Sharma, Vivek Yadav, Yug Gupta, Rushal Saini, Ekansh Dobal, Rajneeh Dadar
- Bowler: Aarush Malhotra, Sarthak Pal, Aryan Kapoor, Pardeep Parashar, Manjeet, Aditya Malhotra, Gaurav Saroha, Kush Nagpal, Dhruv Chauhan
Teams to Watch For In DPL 2026
The second season of DPL features a compelling mix of established teams and fresh entrants, creating exciting new dynamics and rivalries across the tournament.
The eight men’s teams competing in DPL 2026 bring together Delhi’s finest cricketing talent, from IPL stars to promising youngsters looking to make their mark on the bigger stage.
This season’s spotlight falls heavily on the new entrants – Outer Delhi Warriors and New Delhi Tigers.
These franchises have assembled competitive squads through the auction and are determined to challenge the established order.
The Warriors, led by last season’s breakout star Priyansh Arya, have built a squad blending youth with experience, while the Tigers under Himmat Singh’s leadership, feature several exciting prospects from Delhi’s grassroots cricket system.
Traditional powerhouses East Delhi Riders (defending champions) and South Delhi Superstarz (last year’s runners-up) remain the teams to beat, with their star-studded lineups and proven track records.
Meanwhile, Purani Dilli 6 has emerged as a dark horse contender this season with the retention of Rishabh Pant as their marquee player, potentially shifting the balance of power in the tournament.
What Else to Expect From DPLT20 2026
The Delhi Premier League follows a straightforward tournament format, with teams first competing in a round-robin league stage where each squad faces all others.
The top four teams then advance to the playoffs, consisting of two qualifiers and an eliminator, culminating in the grand finale on August 30th.
This tournament has quickly established itself as a vital stepping stone for Delhi’s young cricketers to showcase their talents to wider audiences, including IPL scouts and national selectors.
Special fan zones, meet-and-greet sessions with players, and interactive experiences around the stadium ensure that spectators feel connected to their local teams throughout the month-long cricket carnival.
DPL 2026 Tickets
Cricket enthusiasts have multiple convenient options to secure their tickets for the Delhi Premier League 2026.
Fans can purchase tickets directly at the Arun Jaitley Stadium box office, which opens three hours before each match day.
For those preferring online booking, tickets are available through the official DPL website and partner platforms like District.
The ticketing process is straightforward – simply select your preferred match date, choose your seating section based on budget and viewing preference, complete the payment, and receive your e-ticket via email or SMS.
Early booking is highly recommended, especially for weekend matches and the playoff fixtures, as these tend to sell out quickly.
Ticket prices for DPLT20 2025 season was range from ₹250 for general stands to ₹2,500 for premium seating, with special season passes available for die-hard fans wanting to follow the entire tournament.
Special discounts apply for students and senior citizens with valid ID proof, making the cricket experience accessible to fans of all ages.
Where to watch the Delhi Premier League Live
Cricket fans unable to attend matches in person have excellent viewing options to follow all the DPL 2026 action.
The tournament will be broadcast live on Star Sports, Jio Hotstar and Fancode.
The FanCode app and website will serve as the exclusive digital partner for match highlights, player interviews, and behind-the-scenes content throughout the tournament.
Their platform offers interactive features like multi-angle views, statistics, and in-match quizzes that enhance the viewing experience.
All broadcast platforms will provide English and Hindi commentary options, with dedicated analysis panels featuring former cricketers and Delhi cricket experts to provide insights throughout the tournament.
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Conclusion: DPLT20 Begins on 31st July 2026
The Delhi Premier League 2026 promises to be the most exciting edition yet, bringing together the capital’s finest cricketing talent in a month-long celebration of skill, passion, and local pride.
With its expanded format, star-studded teams, and the emergence of exciting young prospects, DPL has firmly established itself as one of India’s premier domestic T20 tournaments.
Mark your calendars, secure your tickets or set up your viewing plans, and prepare to witness cricket fever sweep through Delhi once again.
FAQs
Eight teams compete in DPL 2026: South Delhi Superstarz, North Delhi Strikers, West Delhi Lions, East Delhi Riders, Outer Delhi Warriors, New Delhi Tigers, Purani Dilli 6, and Central Delhi Kings.
The Delhi Premier League was first contested during the 2024 season, with the second edition scheduled for August 2025.
M Tejaswi Dahiya was the most expensive player at the DPL 2026 auction, purchased by Central Delhi Kings for ₹40 lakhs.
There are eight men’s teams and four women’s teams in the Delhi Premier League 2026.
The DPL 2026 can be watched and streamed on JioCinema and FanCode platforms.
