The T20 Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 kicks off on March 23 and runs until April 12.
Six club and corporate teams from Pune compete in this domestic T20 tournament organized by the Maharashtra Cricket Association.
Century CA, Sunny XI, Elite CC, Rising CC, Omrchecker, and Ashtapailu Sports fight it out across a three-week league phase.
The top four teams then advance to the semi-finals on April 11, with the final scheduled for April 12.
Here’s everything you need to know about the fixtures, squads, format, and where to watch.
Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026
What Is the Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026?
The MCA runs this competition as a high-performance T20 platform for club-level cricket in Maharashtra.
It gives local cricketers a chance to perform against quality opposition in a structured league format.
Two matches happen every day during the league stage. Fans get consistent daily action across the three-week window.
The format doesn’t allow teams to slack off because dropping points early makes reaching the semi-finals much harder.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | T20 Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 |
| Organized By | Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) |
| Format | T20 – Round-Robin League + Semi-Finals + Final |
| Tournament Dates | March 23 to April 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Total Teams | 6 |
| Total Matches | 30 league + 2 semi-finals + 1 final (33 total) |
| Match Timings | 9:30 AM IST and 1:30 PM IST |
| Knockout Dates | Semi-Finals: April 11 | Final: April 12 |
| Streaming Partner | FanCode (expected) |
Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 Teams
Six club and corporate teams are competing this year. These are Pune-based franchise-style squads featuring experienced domestic cricketers and emerging local talent from Maharashtra.
| # | Team Name | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Century C A | Club/Corporate |
| 2 | Sunny XI | Club/Corporate |
| 3 | Elite CC | Club/Corporate |
| 4 | Rising C C | Club/Corporate |
| 5 | Omrchecker | Club/Corporate |
| 6 | Ashtapailu Sports | Club/Corporate |
Ashtapailu Sports is a familiar name from previous editions. They finished as runners-up in the 2024 edition.
Omrchecker and Rising CC also return from the 2025 Pune Olympia T20 Trophy season.
Century CA, Sunny XI, and Elite CC complete the six-team lineup.
Each team plays every other team twice across the league stage, which makes consistency over three weeks absolutely crucial.
Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 Squads
The final squads haven’t been officially announced yet.
Teams typically feature a mix of Ranji Trophy cricketers, Mumbai Premier League players, and local club performers from across Maharashtra.
Squads will be updated here once the MCA releases the official team lists before the tournament starts on March 23.
Complete Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 Schedule
All matches are played in Pune with two daily fixtures at 9:30 AM IST and 1:30 PM IST.
Week 1 Fixtures (March 23 to 27)
| Tie | Date | Time | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tie 1 | Mon, 23 Mar | 9:30 AM | Century C A | Sunny XI |
| Tie 1 | Mon, 23 Mar | 1:30 PM | Elite CC | Rising C C |
| Tie 2 | Tue, 24 Mar | 9:30 AM | Sunny XI | Elite CC |
| Tie 2 | Tue, 24 Mar | 1:30 PM | Century C A | Rising C C |
| Tie 3 | Wed, 25 Mar | 9:30 AM | Omrchecker | Sunny XI |
| Tie 3 | Wed, 25 Mar | 1:30 PM | Rising C C | Ashtapailu Sports |
| Tie 4 | Thu, 26 Mar | 9:30 AM | Ashtapailu Sports | Sunny XI |
| Tie 4 | Thu, 26 Mar | 1:30 PM | Rising C C | Omrchecker |
| Tie 5 | Fri, 27 Mar | 9:30 AM | Omrchecker | Ashtapailu Sports |
| Tie 5 | Fri, 27 Mar | 1:30 PM | Elite CC | Century C A |
Note: Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29 are rest days. The tournament resumes on Monday, March 30.
Week 2 Fixtures (March 30 to April 3)
| Tie | Date | Time | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tie 6 | Mon, 30 Mar | 9:30 AM | Omrchecker | Century C A |
| Tie 6 | Mon, 30 Mar | 1:30 PM | Ashtapailu Sports | Elite CC |
| Tie 7 | Tue, 31 Mar | 9:30 AM | Century C A | Elite CC |
| Tie 7 | Tue, 31 Mar | 1:30 PM | Ashtapailu Sports | Omrchecker |
| Tie 8 | Wed, 1 Apr | 9:30 AM | Sunny XI | Rising C C |
| Tie 8 | Wed, 1 Apr | 1:30 PM | Century C A | Omrchecker |
| Tie 9 | Thu, 2 Apr | 9:30 AM | Rising C C | Ashtapailu Sports |
| Tie 9 | Thu, 2 Apr | 1:30 PM | Sunny XI | Elite CC |
| Tie 10 | Fri, 3 Apr | 9:30 AM | Century C A | Rising C C |
| Tie 10 | Fri, 3 Apr | 1:30 PM | Omrchecker | Sunny XI |
Note: Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5 are rest days. Week 3 begins on Monday, April 6.
Week 3 Fixtures (April 6 to 10)
| Tie | Date | Time | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tie 11 | Mon, 6 Apr | 9:30 AM | Ashtapailu Sports | Elite CC |
| Tie 11 | Mon, 6 Apr | 1:30 PM | Century C A | Sunny XI |
| Tie 12 | Tue, 7 Apr | 9:30 AM | Rising C C | Omrchecker |
| Tie 12 | Tue, 7 Apr | 1:30 PM | Century C A | Ashtapailu Sports |
| Tie 13 | Wed, 8 Apr | 9:30 AM | Rising C C | Elite CC |
| Tie 13 | Wed, 8 Apr | 1:30 PM | Ashtapailu Sports | Sunny XI |
| Tie 14 | Thu, 9 Apr | 9:30 AM | Ashtapailu Sports | Century C A |
| Tie 14 | Thu, 9 Apr | 1:30 PM | Elite CC | Omrchecker |
| Tie 15 | Fri, 10 Apr | 9:30 AM | Omrchecker | Elite CC |
| Tie 15 | Fri, 10 Apr | 1:30 PM | Rising C C | Sunny XI |
Semi-Finals & Final
The knockout stage begins on April 11 when the top four teams from the league table compete in the semi-finals. The final happens on April 12.
| Stage | Date | Time | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Final 1 | Sat, 11 Apr | 9:30 AM | 1st Place Team | 4th Place Team |
| Semi-Final 2 | Sat, 11 Apr | 1:30 PM | 2nd Place Team | 3rd Place Team |
| Final | Sun, 12 Apr | 10:30 AM | Winner of SF 1 | Winner of SF 2 |
Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 Format & Rules
Understanding the format helps you follow the action more closely. Here’s how the competition works.
League Stage
All six teams play each other twice in a round-robin format spread across three weeks. The league stage produces 30 matches with two games every weekday.
Teams earn 2 points for a win and 1 point each for a no-result. Net Run Rate (NRR) serves as the tiebreaker when teams finish level on points.
Weekend breaks on March 28-29 and April 4-5 give teams recovery time between the weekly blocks.
Knockout Stage
The top four teams from the league table qualify for the semi-finals on April 11.
The first-placed team faces the fourth-placed team at 9:30 AM, while the second-placed team takes on the third-placed team at 1:30 PM.
The final is played the very next day, on April 12 at 10:30 AM. There’s no eliminator or qualifier system. It’s a straight semi-final into a final format.
How to Watch Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 Live Streaming?
Based on previous editions, FanCode is expected to be the official streaming partner for the 2026 edition. The app and website typically provide ball-by-ball live coverage of every match.
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| Live Streaming | FanCode (App + Website) – expected |
| Live Scores | FanCode, CricHeroes, ESPNcricinfo, CricTracker |
| TV Broadcast | No confirmed TV broadcast (digital-only expected) |
| Highlights | FanCode (available after each match) |
| Live Scoring App | CricHeroes (ball-by-ball scoring) |
CricHeroes provides ball-by-ball live scoring for this tournament. You can follow the action at cricheroes.com. StyxSports also lists the tournament schedule and live scores on its platform.
There’s no confirmed television broadcast for this tournament. FanCode and CricHeroes remain the primary options for fans wanting to follow the matches live.
Maharashtra Champions Trophy History: Who Won the Last Edition?
Punit Balan Group won the Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2024, defeating Ashtapailu Sports by 5 wickets in the final on October 29, 2024, at the Shinde High School Ground in Pune.
The 2024 edition ran from October 13 to 29 and featured 33 matches across six teams. Ashtapailu Sports topped the league stage with 15 points but couldn’t convert that form into the title.
The 2026 edition has shifted from the October window to a March-April window. On top of that, the team composition has changed.
Century CA, Sunny XI, Elite CC, and Rising CC replace some of the 2024 squads like Punit Balan Group, Jets CC, and Nok 99 Puneri Bappa.
Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 Tickets
Ticket details for the Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 haven’t been officially announced yet.
Based on previous editions, entry is typically free or available at nominal prices for league matches.
For the semi-finals and final, the MCA may sell tickets through their official channels or at the ground on match day.
Check the Maharashtra Cricket Association’s official website and social media pages for ticket updates closer to the tournament dates.
Expert Insight: What Makes This Tournament Matter?
The Maharashtra Champions Trophy offers a rare structured T20 platform for club cricketers outside the IPL or state T20 leagues.
For players on the fringe of Ranji Trophy selection, this is a chance to catch selectors’ attention in a competitive environment.
The daily double-header format also tests squad depth. Teams can’t rely on the same five or six players across three weeks.
Rotation becomes crucial, and that’s where smart team management shows up.
The weekend breaks are strategically placed to prevent burnout, but they also disrupt momentum for teams on winning streaks.
Unlike knockout tournaments, where one bad day ends your campaign, the round-robin league stage rewards consistency.
A team losing early can still recover and finish in the top four. Net run rate becomes critical in the final week when teams are tied on points.
Key Things to Know Before the Tournament Starts
- Daily Double-Headers
Every match day features two fixtures: a morning match at 9:30 AM IST and an afternoon match at 1:30 PM IST. You get roughly six hours of T20 cricket every weekday for three weeks straight.
- Weekend Rest Days
The tournament takes breaks on both weekends (March 28-29 and April 4-5). This gives teams a two-day window to regroup, which is important in a condensed T20 league where fatigue can decide results.
- Straight Knockout Format
Unlike the IPL’s playoff system with eliminators and qualifiers, this tournament uses a direct semi-final-to-final format. Finishing in the top two gives you a slight advantage by avoiding the league topper in the semis, but there’s no second chance once the knockouts begin.
- Pune’s March-April Weather
Pune in late March and early April is typically hot and dry, with temperatures ranging from 30-38°C. Unlike the 2024 October edition, where rain washed out several matches, the pre-monsoon window should mean fewer weather interruptions this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 start?
The tournament starts on March 23, 2026 and runs until April 12, 2026.
- How many teams are playing in Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026?
Six teams are competing: Century CA, Sunny XI, Elite CC, Rising CC, Omrchecker, and Ashtapailu Sports.
- Where can I watch Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 live?
FanCode is expected to be the official streaming partner. CricHeroes will provide ball-by-ball live scoring.
- What is the format of Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026?
It’s a round-robin league where all six teams play each other twice. The top four teams advance to the semi-finals, followed by the final.
- Are Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 tickets available?
Ticket details haven’t been officially announced yet. Entry is typically free or available at nominal prices for league matches.
Final Thoughts
The Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2026 brings three weeks of competitive T20 cricket to Pune from March 23 to April 12.
With six teams, 33 matches, daily double-headers, and knockout drama to close things out, there’s plenty of action for domestic cricket fans.
Bookmark this page for schedule updates, results, and points table changes as the tournament unfolds. For live scores, head to CricHeroes or FanCode.
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