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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- TNPL 2026 runs from August 4 to August 28, marking the tournament's 10th edition in Tamil Nadu, India.
- Eight teams compete across 32 matches split between Dindigul and Chennai.
- League stage followed by Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and Final.
What is TNPL 2026?
The tenth edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League brings nearly four weeks of domestic T20 cricket showcasing the state's brightest talent. Organised by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, the tournament runs from August 4 to August 28 and features eight franchises across 32 matches.
The league stage begins at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul before the action shifts to the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai for the closing group games and the entire playoff phase. The iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans return as defending champions, having lifted their maiden title in 2025 with a thumping win over Dindigul Dragons in the final.
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TNPL 2026 format
The eight teams play each other once in a single round-robin league stage, with each side featuring in seven matches. Teams earn two points for a win and one point apiece for a no-result, with Net Run Rate used to separate sides level on points.
The top four in the standings advance to the playoffs. The first and second-placed teams meet in Qualifier 1, with the winner going straight to the final. The third and fourth-placed sides clash in the Eliminator, and the Qualifier 1 loser then faces the Eliminator winner in Qualifier 2 to complete the final line-up.
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TNPL 2026 schedule and results
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | IST | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4 | Tamizhans vs Dindigul Dragons | Dindigul | 7:30 PM | Dragons won by 7 wickets |
| 2 | Aug 5 | Trichy Grand Cholas vs Madurai Panthers | Dindigul | 3:30 PM | Panthers won by 2 wickets |
| 3 | Aug 5 | Chepauk Super Gillies vs Nellai Royal Kings | Dindigul | 7:30 PM | Royal Kings won by 50 runs |
| 4 | Aug 6 | Salem Spartans vs Lyca Kovai Kings | Dindigul | 7:30 PM | Kovai Kings won by 34 runs |
| 5 | Aug 7 | Chepauk Super Gillies vs Tamizhans | Dindigul | 3:30 PM | Tamizhans won by 7 wickets |
| 6 | Aug 7 | Nellai Royal Kings vs Dindigul Dragons | Dindigul | 7:30 PM | Royal Kings won by 6 wickets |
| 7 | Aug 8 | Madurai Panthers vs Lyca Kovai Kings | Dindigul | 3:30 PM | Panthers won by 6 wickets |
| 8 | Aug 8 | Salem Spartans vs Trichy Grand Cholas | Dindigul | 7:30 PM | Cholas won by 7 wickets |
| 9 | Aug 9 | Dindigul Dragons vs Chepauk Super Gillies | Dindigul | 3:30 PM | Super Gillies won by 7 wickets |
| 10 | Aug 9 | Tamizhans vs Nellai Royal Kings | Dindigul | 7:30 PM | Tamizhans won by 8 wickets |
| 11 | Aug 10 | Salem Spartans vs Madurai Panthers | Dindigul | 7:30 PM | Panthers won by 36 runs |
| 12 | Aug 11 | Nellai Royal Kings vs Trichy Grand Cholas | Dindigul | 3:30 PM | Cholas won by 45 runs |
| 13 | Aug 11 | Lyca Kovai Kings vs Tamizhans | Dindigul | 7:30 PM | Tamizhans won by 4 wickets |
| 14 | Aug 12 | Chepauk Super Gillies vs Salem Spartans | Dindigul | 3:30 PM | Super Gillies won by 5 wickets |
| 15 | Aug 12 | Dindigul Dragons vs Madurai Panthers | Dindigul | 7:30 PM | Panthers won by 21 runs |
| 16 | Aug 13 | Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings | Dindigul | 3:30 PM | NKR won by 2 wickets |
| 17 | Aug 13 | Trichy Grand Cholas vs Tamizhans | Dindigul | 7:30 PM | Grand Cholas won by 17 runs |
| 18 | Aug 14 | Salem Spartans vs Dindigul Dragons | Dindigul | 3:30 PM | Dragons won by 81 runs |
| 19 | Aug 14 | Madurai Panthers vs Chepauk Super Gillies | Dindigul | 7:30 PM | Super Gillies won by 39 runs |
| 20 | Aug 15 | Lyca Kovai Kings vs Trichy Grand Cholas | Dindigul | 7:30 PM | Kovai Kings won by 116 runs |
| 21 | Aug 18 | Chepauk Super Gillies vs Lyca Kovai Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM | — |
| 22 | Aug 19 | Dindigul Dragons vs Trichy Grand Cholas | Chennai | 7:30 PM | — |
| 23 | Aug 20 | Madurai Panthers vs Tamizhans | Chennai | 3:30 PM | — |
| 24 | Aug 20 | Nellai Royal Kings vs Salem Spartans | Chennai | 7:30 PM | — |
| 25 | Aug 21 | Lyca Kovai Kings vs Dindigul Dragons | Chennai | 3:30 PM | — |
| 26 | Aug 21 | Trichy Grand Cholas vs Chepauk Super Gillies | Chennai | 7:30 PM | — |
| 27 | Aug 22 | Tamizhans vs Salem Spartans | Chennai | 3:30 PM | — |
| 28 | Aug 22 | Nellai Royal Kings vs Madurai Panthers | Chennai | 7:30 PM | — |
| 29 | Aug 23 | Qualifier 1 | Chennai | 7:30 PM | — |
| 30 | Aug 24 | Eliminator | Chennai | 7:30 PM | — |
| 31 | Aug 26 | Qualifier 2 | Chennai | 7:30 PM | — |
| 32 | Aug 28 | Final | Chennai | 7:30 PM | — |
TNPL 2026 points table
The standings will update as the tournament progresses. All eight teams begin level ahead of the opening match on August 4.
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siechem Madurai Panthers | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +0.290 |
| 2 | Chepauk Super Gillies | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.472 |
| 3 | iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.222 |
| 4 | Nellai Royal Kings | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.133 |
| 5 | Trichy Grand Cholas | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -0.304 |
| 6 | Lyca Kovai Kings | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | +1.247 |
| 7 | Dindigul Dragons | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | +0.205 |
| 8 | Salem Spartans | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -2.392 |
TNPL 2026 teams
Eight city-based franchises make up the 2026 field, several of them established names in the competition's decade-long history.
Chepauk Super Gillies, Dindigul Dragons, iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, Lyca Kovai Kings, Nellai Royal Kings, Salem Spartans, Siechem Madurai Panthers and Trichy Grand Cholas.
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How to watch TNPL 2026 live
TNPL 2026 is broadcast live on Star Sports Tamil, with live streaming available through the FanCode app and website. Fans can also follow live scores, results and updates through the official TNPL channels.
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Tamil | FanCode app and website |
| Rest of the world | Check local availability | FanCode (where available) |
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