The Uttar Pradesh T20 League (UPT20) returns for its fourth season, bringing another round of high-energy domestic cricket as the state's emerging talent shares the stage with experienced names over 34 matches.
For the first time, the league is being held across two cities, with Lucknow staging the opening phase before the action shifts to Kanpur for the closing stages and the final on September 6.
Six franchises are competing for the title, with defending champions Kashi Rudras among the sides in contention. Former India batter Suresh Raina continues as the league's brand ambassador.
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How to watch UP T20 League 2026: TV channel, live stream
Here's how to watch the UP T20 League 2026 live from India:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: JioHotstar
There is no confirmed linear TV broadcast for the league in India, but fans can follow every match live through the JioHotstar app and website.
Which teams are participating in UP T20 League 2026?
The following six teams feature in the UP T20 League 2026:
- Kashi Rudras
- Meerut Mavericks
- Kanpur Superstars
- Noida Kings
- Lucknow Falcons
- Gaur Gorakhpur Lions
UP T20 League 2026 format
The six teams play each other in a round-robin league stage across the two venues in Lucknow and Kanpur. A total of 34 matches will be played, including 13 double-header matchdays and eight single-header matchdays.
The top four teams in the league stage advance to the playoffs, which consist of two qualifiers and an eliminator. The winners progress through to the final, which is scheduled for September 6 at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.
UP T20 League 2026: Schedule & results
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time (IST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 14 | Kashi Rudras vs Meerut Mavericks | 8:30 PM | Mavericks won by 1 wkt |
| 2 | Aug 15 | Noida Kings vs Kanpur Superstars | 3:00 PM | Superstars won by 13 runs |
| 3 | Aug 15 | Lucknow Falcons vs Gaur Gorakhpur Lions | 7:30 PM | Lions won by 4 wkts (DLS) |
| 4 | Aug 16 | Kashi Rudras vs Kanpur Superstars | 3:00 PM | Rudras won by 8 wkts |
| 5 | Aug 16 | Gaur Gorakhpur Lions vs Meerut Mavericks | 7:30 PM | Mavericks won by 36 runs |
| 6 | Aug 17 | Noida Kings vs Lucknow Falcons | 7:30 PM | Kings won by 3 wkts |
| 7 | Aug 18 | Gaur Gorakhpur Lions vs Kashi Rudras | 7:30 PM | — |
| 8 | Aug 19 | Lucknow Falcons vs Meerut Mavericks | 7:30 PM | — |
| 9 | Aug 20 | Gaur Gorakhpur Lions vs Noida Kings | 3:00 PM | — |
| 10 | Aug 20 | Kanpur Superstars vs Kashi Rudras | 7:30 PM | — |
| 11 | Aug 21 | Meerut Mavericks vs Noida Kings | 3:00 PM | — |
| 12 | Aug 21 | Lucknow Falcons vs Kanpur Superstars | 7:30 PM | — |
| 13 | Aug 22 | Kashi Rudras vs Gaur Gorakhpur Lions | 3:00 PM | — |
| 14 | Aug 22 | Meerut Mavericks vs Kanpur Superstars | 7:30 PM | — |
| 15 | Aug 23 | Lucknow Falcons vs Noida Kings | 3:00 PM | — |
| 16 | Aug 23 | Meerut Mavericks vs Gaur Gorakhpur Lions | 7:30 PM | — |
| 17 | Aug 24 | Kashi Rudras vs Lucknow Falcons | 3:00 PM | — |
| 18 | Aug 24 | Noida Kings vs Gaur Gorakhpur Lions | 7:30 PM | — |
| 19 | Aug 25 | Kanpur Superstars vs Meerut Mavericks | 3:00 PM | — |
| 20 | Aug 25 | Lucknow Falcons vs Kashi Rudras | 7:30 PM | — |
| 21 | Aug 26 | Gaur Gorakhpur Lions vs Kanpur Superstars | 3:00 PM | — |
| 22 | Aug 26 | Noida Kings vs Kashi Rudras | 7:30 PM | — |
| 23 | Aug 28 | Kashi Rudras vs Noida Kings | 7:30 PM | — |
| 24 | Aug 29 | Meerut Mavericks vs Lucknow Falcons | 3:00 PM | — |
| 25 | Aug 29 | Kanpur Superstars vs Noida Kings | 7:30 PM | — |
| 26 | Aug 30 | Gaur Gorakhpur Lions vs Lucknow Falcons | 3:00 PM | — |
| 27 | Aug 30 | Noida Kings vs Meerut Mavericks | 7:30 PM | — |
| 28 | Aug 31 | Kanpur Superstars vs Lucknow Falcons | 7:30 PM | — |
| 29 | Sep 1 | Meerut Mavericks vs Kashi Rudras | 3:00 PM | — |
| 30 | Sep 1 | Kanpur Superstars vs Gaur Gorakhpur Lions | 7:30 PM | — |
| Qualifier 1 | Sep 3 | TBC vs TBC | 3:00 PM | — |
| Eliminator | Sep 3 | TBC vs TBC | 7:30 PM | — |
| Qualifier 2 | Sep 4 | TBC vs TBC | 7:30 PM | — |
| Final | Sep 6 | TBC vs TBC | 7:30 PM | — |
UP T20 League 2026: Points table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meerut Mavericks | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.925 |
| 2 | Kashi Rudras | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.417 |
| 3 | Lucknow Falcons | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.067 |
| 4 | Noida Kings | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.134 |
| 5 | Gaur Gorakhpur Lions | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.839 |
| 6 | Kanpur Superstars | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.557 |