The Kerala Cricket League 2026 begins on Thursday, 20 August, with six franchise teams competing in the third season of the tournament. Cricket fans can watch Kerala Cricket League live streaming on JioHotstar, while the television broadcast is available through Star Sports 3.
The third edition of KCL will run for 17 days, with the tournament concluding on 5 September 2026. All matches will be played at The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
Around 100 players representing the six franchises will participate in the new season.
| Kerala Cricket League 2026 | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Kerala Cricket League – Season 3 |
| KCL Start Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Final / Conclusion | 5 September 2026 |
| Number of Teams | 6 |
| Venue | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV Channel | Star Sports 3 |
| Participating Players | Around 100 |
Kerala Cricket League Live Streaming on JioHotstar
JioHotstar is the online streaming destination for Kerala Cricket League 2026 matches. Cricket fans can follow the third season of KCL live through the platform during the tournament from 20 August to 5 September.
The digital coverage gives viewers an option to watch the Kerala Cricket League matches online across supported devices.
Kerala Cricket League Live TV Channel – Star Sports 3
Viewers looking to watch the Kerala Cricket League live on television can tune in to Star Sports 3.
With both television and digital coverage available, fans can follow KCL Season 3 through Star Sports 3 on TV and JioHotstar for live streaming.
KCL 2026 Teams and Short Codes
Six franchises will compete in the third season of the Kerala Cricket League:
Kochi Blue Tigers (KBT), Aries Kollam Sailors (AKS), Calicut Globstars (CG), Adani Trivandrum Royals (ATR), Finesse Thrissur Titans (FTT), Alleppey Ripples (ALR).
Each franchise enters the latest season with changes to its squad as the teams prepare for another competitive edition of the Kerala Cricket League.
Kerala Cricket League 2026 Venue
All matches are scheduled to take place at The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
The six participating teams will compete at the venue throughout the 17-day tournament, leading up to the conclusion on 5 September.
KCL Season 3 Team Launch
The official team launch for the third season of the Kerala Cricket League was held at Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram, where the six franchises introduced their players ahead of the tournament.
Around 100 players are taking part across the six teams this season.
Indian cricketer Sanju Samson also attended the team launch ceremony and extended his wishes to the participating teams and players. Samson spoke positively about the quality of the Kerala Cricket League and recalled his experience playing in the previous season.
Kerala Cricket League 2026 Schedule
The KCL 2026 schedule runs from 20 August to 5 September, with matches featuring Kochi Blue Tigers, Aries Kollam Sailors, Calicut Globstars, Adani Trivandrum Royals, Finesse Thrissur Titans and Alleppey Ripples.
| Date | Time (IST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug (Thu) | 2:30 PM | Calicut Globstars vs Thrissur Titans |
| 7:45 PM | Kochi Blue Tigers vs Aries Kollam Sailors | |
| 21 Aug (Fri) | 2:30 PM | Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples |
| 6:45 PM | Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers | |
| 22 Aug (Sat) | 2:00 PM | Aries Kollam Sailors vs Trivandrum Royals |
| 6:45 PM | Alleppey Ripples vs Thrissur Titans | |
| 23 Aug (Sun) | 2:00 PM | Thrissur Titans vs Kochi Blue Tigers |
| 6:00 PM | Aries Kollam Sailors vs Calicut Globstars | |
| 24 Aug (Mon) | 2:30 PM | Calicut Globstars vs Alleppey Ripples |
| 6:45 PM | Trivandrum Royals vs Kochi Blue Tigers | |
| 25 Aug (Tue) | 2:30 PM | Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors |
| 6:45 PM | Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans | |
| 26 Aug (Wed) | 2:30 PM | Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors |
| 6:45 PM | Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples | |
| 27 Aug (Thu) | 2:30 PM | Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers |
| 6:45 PM | Calicut Globstars vs Trivandrum Royals | |
| 28 Aug (Fri) | 2:30 PM | Alleppey Ripples vs Calicut Globstars |
| 6:45 PM | Thrissur Titans vs Trivandrum Royals | |
| 29 Aug (Sat) | 2:30 PM | Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors |
| 6:45 PM | Alleppey Ripples vs Kochi Blue Tigers | |
| 30 Aug (Sun) | 2:00 PM | Kochi Blue Tigers vs Calicut Globstars |
| 6:00 PM | Trivandrum Royals vs Aries Kollam Sailors | |
| 31 Aug (Mon) | 2:30 PM | Alleppey Ripples vs Trivandrum Royals |
| 6:45 PM | Thrissur Titans vs Calicut Globstars | |
| 1 Sep (Tue) | 2:30 PM | Aries Kollam Sailors vs Thrissur Titans |
| 6:45 PM | Alleppey Ripples vs Kochi Blue Tigers | |
| 2 Sep (Wed) | 2:30 PM | Kochi Blue Tigers vs Trivandrum Royals |
| 6:45 PM | Calicut Globstars vs Aries Kollam Sailors | |
| 3 Sep (Thu) | 2:30 PM | Trivandrum Royals vs Calicut Globstars |
| 6:45 PM | Thrissur Titans vs Alleppey Ripples | |
| 4 Sep (Fri) | 2:30 PM | Semi-final 1 (2nd Place vs 3rd Place) |
| 8:45 PM | Semi-final 2 (1st Place vs 4th Place) | |
| 5 Sep (Sat) | 7:00 PM | Final |
The schedule table can remain the main reference for individual match dates, teams and match timings, while the sections above strongly target searches for Kerala Cricket League live streaming, KCL live TV channel, JioHotstar, Star Sports 3 and Kerala Cricket League 2026 schedule.
How to Watch Kerala Cricket League 2026 Live?
For online viewing, fans can watch Kerala Cricket League live streaming on JioHotstar. Television viewers can follow the tournament through Star Sports 3.
The tournament begins on 20 August 2026 and continues until 5 September 2026, with all matches being played at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
Stay tuned to Kerala TV for Kerala Cricket League 2026 schedule, match timings, live streaming information, television channel details and other sports broadcast updates.
