The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has announced the fixtures for the third edition of the Bengal T20 League, with JioHotstar coming on board as the official streaming partner for the 2026 season. The tournament will be held from June 5 to June 21 and will feature eight men’s teams and eight women’s teams competing across two venues in Kolkata.

The partnership with JioHotstar is expected to significantly enhance the tournament’s visibility, providing cricket fans across the country with live digital coverage of both the men’s and women’s competitions. The move marks another important step in the league’s growth as it continues to strengthen its position among India’s leading state-level franchise T20 tournaments.

The men’s competition will get underway on June 5 with Adamas Howrah Warriors taking on Novus Royals Purulia at Eden Gardens in a night fixture scheduled for 7 pm. The participating teams include Adamas Howrah Warriors, Novus Royals Purulia, Murshidabad Kings, Sobisco Smashers Malda, Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers, Servotech Siliguri Strikers, Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards, and Kolkata Royal Tigers. The league stage will continue until June 19, followed by the semi-finals on June 20 and the final on June 21.

Meanwhile, the women’s tournament will begin on June 6 at the JU Salt Lake Campus, where Kolkata Royal Tigers will face Novus Royals Purulia in the opening match. The women’s competition will feature Kolkata Royal Tigers, Novus Royals Purulia, Murshidabad Queens, Sobisco Smashers Malda, Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers, Servotech Siliguri Strikers, Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards, and Adamas Howrah Warriors. Similar to the men’s tournament, the women’s league stage will conclude on June 19 before the knockout rounds and final take place on June 20 and 21.

Now entering its third season, the Bengal T20 League has rapidly emerged as a key platform for identifying and nurturing cricketing talent across Bengal. Organised by the Cricket Association of Bengal, the tournament has played an important role in creating competitive opportunities for emerging players while contributing to the development of the state’s domestic cricket structure.

The addition of JioHotstar as the official streaming partner is expected to further boost the league’s reach and popularity, enabling fans from across India to follow the action live. With a strong mix of established performers and promising young talent, the 2026 edition is set to deliver another exciting chapter in the league’s journey.

By providing equal prominence to both the men’s and women’s competitions, the Bengal T20 League continues to strengthen its commitment to the growth of cricket in the state and create a professional ecosystem for the next generation of players.