Telangana T20 League 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures & Venues Info
The Telangana T20 League 2026 (TG20) runs from June 20 to July 11, 2026. Organized by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), this is Telangana’s first-ever franchise-based T20 league.
Eight teams play 32 matches over 21 days, with every game at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad. Watch it live on Star Sports Telugu or stream on JioHotstar.
Note: The match-by-match fixture list has not yet been officially released by HCA. This page will be updated once it drops.
TG20 League 2026 Schedule Overview
Here are all confirmed key dates and details for the inaugural TG20 season:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | HCA TG20 League 2026 |
| Edition | Inaugural (1st Season) |
| Start Date | June 20, 2026 |
| Final Date | July 11, 2026 |
| Duration | 21 Days |
| Total Matches | 32 |
| Number of Teams | 8 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Telugu |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
TG20 League 2026 Full Schedule
The inaugural TG20 League features 28 league-stage matches followed by four playoff games. The tournament begins on 21 June 2026 and concludes with the Final on 10 July 2026, with all matches scheduled at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 21 Jun 2026 | Palamuru Strikers vs Anvita Khammam Aces | 7:15 PM |
| Match 2 | 22 Jun 2026 | Ranga Reddy Risers vs Nalgonda Knights | 2:15 PM |
| Match 3 | 22 Jun 2026 | Warangal Warriors vs Medak Falcons | 7:15 PM |
| Match 4 | 23 Jun 2026 | Palamuru Strikers vs Hyderabad e-Champions | 2:15 PM |
| Match 5 | 23 Jun 2026 | Ranga Reddy Risers vs Medak Falcons | 7:15 PM |
| Match 6 | 24 Jun 2026 | Anvita Khammam Aces vs Warangal Warriors | 2:15 PM |
| Match 7 | 24 Jun 2026 | Nalgonda Knights vs Karimnagar Diamonds | 7:15 PM |
| Match 8 | 25 Jun 2026 | Ranga Reddy Risers vs Hyderabad e-Champions | 2:15 PM |
| Match 9 | 25 Jun 2026 | Palamuru Strikers vs Medak Falcons | 7:15 PM |
| Match 10 | 26 Jun 2026 | Nalgonda Knights vs Warangal Warriors | 2:15 PM |
| Match 11 | 26 Jun 2026 | Anvita Khammam Aces vs Karimnagar Diamonds | 7:15 PM |
| Match 12 | 27 Jun 2026 | Medak Falcons vs Hyderabad e-Champions | 2:15 PM |
| Match 13 | 27 Jun 2026 | Palamuru Strikers vs Ranga Reddy Risers | 7:15 PM |
| Match 14 | 28 Jun 2026 | Warangal Warriors vs Karimnagar Diamonds | 2:15 PM |
| Match 15 | 29 Jun 2026 | Palamuru Strikers vs Nalgonda Knights | 2:15 PM |
| Match 16 | 29 Jun 2026 | Anvita Khammam Aces vs Hyderabad e-Champions | 7:15 PM |
| Match 17 | 30 Jun 2026 | Medak Falcons vs Karimnagar Diamonds | 2:15 PM |
| Match 18 | 1 Jul 2026 | Warangal Warriors vs Hyderabad e-Champions | 2:15 PM |
| Match 19 | 1 Jul 2026 | Anvita Khammam Aces vs Nalgonda Knights | 7:15 PM |
| Match 20 | 2 Jul 2026 | Ranga Reddy Risers vs Karimnagar Diamonds | 2:15 PM |
| Match 21 | 3 Jul 2026 | Nalgonda Knights vs Medak Falcons | 2:15 PM |
| Match 22 | 3 Jul 2026 | Palamuru Strikers vs Warangal Warriors | 7:15 PM |
| Match 23 | 4 Jul 2026 | Anvita Khammam Aces vs Ranga Reddy Risers | 2:15 PM |
| Match 24 | 4 Jul 2026 | Karimnagar Diamonds vs Hyderabad e-Champions | 7:15 PM |
| Match 25 | 6 Jul 2026 | Medak Falcons vs Anvita Khammam Aces | 2:15 PM |
| Match 26 | 6 Jul 2026 | Nalgonda Knights vs Hyderabad e-Champions | 7:15 PM |
| Match 27 | 7 Jul 2026 | Palamuru Strikers vs Karimnagar Diamonds | 2:15 PM |
| Match 28 | 7 Jul 2026 | Ranga Reddy Risers vs Warangal Warriors | 7:15 PM |
TG20 League 2026 Playoff Schedule
The top four teams from the league stage will qualify for the playoffs, with the top two teams getting an extra chance to reach the final through Qualifier 1.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 29 (Eliminator) | 9 Jul 2026 | 3rd Place Team vs 4th Place Team | 2:15 PM |
| Match 30 (Qualifier 1) | 9 Jul 2026 | 1st Place Team vs 2nd Place Team | 7:15 PM |
| Match 31 (Qualifier 2) | 10 Jul 2026 | Loser of Match 30 vs Winner of Match 29 | 2:15 PM |
| Match 32 (Final) | 10 Jul 2026 | Winner of Match 30 vs Winner of Match 31 | 7:15 PM |
All 8 TG20 Teams: Names, Owners, and Bid Amounts
The franchise auction was held on May 23, 2026. Thirteen companies competed for eight slots, with the highest bidders getting first pick of the city.
| Team Name | City | Franchise Owner | Bid (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad e-Champions | Hyderabad | Ushodaya Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. | 7,50,01,000 |
| Pranava Ranga Reddy Risers | Ranga Reddy | Boorugu Infra / Pranava | 7,20,00,000 |
| Warangal Warriors | Warangal | Bain Global Resources Pvt. Ltd. | 6,55,00,000 |
| Medak Falcons | Medak | Bhrunda Infra Pvt. Ltd. | 6,33,33,369 |
| Anurag Nalgonda Knights | Nalgonda | Kishore Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd. | 5,06,00,000 |
| Karimnagar Diamonds | Karimnagar | EIPL Group & Tibarumal | 4,57,00,000 |
| Palamuru Strikers | Mahabubnagar | Veerabhadra Steels | 4,50,00,000 |
| Anvita Khammam Aces | Khammam | Anvita Group | 4,44,44,444 |
The total franchise value across all eight teams crossed ₹46 crore. Ushodaya Enterprises, the parent company of ETV Bharat, secured the Hyderabad franchise at ₹7.50 crore, the highest bid. At the other end, Anvita Group picked up Khammam at ₹4.44 crore, the lowest among all eight.
TG20 2026 Player Auction: Top Picks and Key Highlights
The player auction was held on June 7, 2026 at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. Renowned auctioneer Charu Sharma conducted proceedings.
Out of 1,300 registered players, 160 cricketers were bought across all 8 franchises, 20 per team. Each franchise worked within a salary cap of ₹60 lakh. India’s T20 vice-captain Tilak Varma was the most expensive pick at ₹33 lakh, while Mohammed Siraj was bought for ₹14 lakh.
Here are Top Picks from the TG20 2026 Auction:
| Player | Team | Auction Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | Medak Falcons | ₹33 Lakhs |
| CV Milind | Anvita Khammam Aces | ₹17 Lakhs |
| Mohammed Siraj | Warangal Warriors | ₹14 Lakhs |
| Ravikiran Majeti | Palamuru Strikers | ₹13 Lakhs |
| T. Ravi Teja | Medak Falcons | ₹12 Lakhs |
| Aman Rao Perala | Warangal Warriors | ₹12 Lakhs |
| Tanay Thyagarajan | Pranava Ranga Reddy Risers | ₹11 Lakhs |
| Abhirath Reddy | Hyderabad e-Champions | ₹11 Lakhs |
| Ajaydev Goud | Hyderabad e-Champions | ₹11 Lakhs |
| Pragnya Reddy | Palamuru Strikers | ₹11 Lakhs |
Despite doubts about his availability due to India’s limited-over series against England and Ireland, there was fierce competition among franchises for Tilak Varma. His team, Medak Falcons, are immediately the ones to watch.
Fast bowler CV Milind fetched the second-highest price at ₹17 lakh, going to Anvita Khammam Aces.
TG20 Match Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal
All 32 TG20 matches, including the Final, are at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad.
The stadium holds around 55,000 fans and regularly hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad home games in the IPL. Using one dedicated venue keeps the schedule clean and fan travel predictable throughout the tournament.
TG20 2026 Live Streaming and TV Broadcast
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Channel | Star Sports Telugu |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
The league is in the process of finalizing a broadcast deal with JioStar, with matches to be shown live on Star Sports Telugu and streamed on JioHotstar.
Fans outside India should check JioHotstar’s geo-availability for streaming access before the June 21 start.
What Is the TG20 League and Why It Was Launched
TG20 is Telangana’s first structured franchise T20 league, built by the Hyderabad Cricket Association to fill a long-standing gap in the state’s domestic cricketing setup.
The state has produced world-class cricketers like Mohammed Siraj and Tilak Varma, but had no organized T20 competition at the franchise level to develop upcoming talent. States like Tamil Nadu (TNPL), Karnataka (KPL), and Maharashtra recently launched similar competitions, while Telangana lacked a comparable platform until now.
The league received official BCCI approval, confirmed by a press release issued on May 6, 2026.
Prasanna Kannan, former CEO of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), has been appointed to lead the league’s operations. That is a strong signal of intent. The TNPL under his tenure became one of India’s most professionally run state leagues.
The concept was first unveiled on April 29, 2026, with former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu and Telugu actor Daggubati Venkatesh present at the logo launch.
TG20 2026: League Structure at a Glance
- Format: Round-robin group stage + playoffs
- Players per team: 20
- Salary cap per team: ₹60 lakh
- Total players auctioned: 160 (from 1,300 registrations)
- Event management: TCM Sports Management Pvt. Ltd.
- Hospitality partner: Marriott Hotels
- Operations head: Prasanna Kannan (former TNPL CEO)
With 14 franchises originally expressing interest in just 8 available slots, HCA President Amarnath has even suggested expanding to 10 teams in future editions.
Conclusion: Telangana T20 League Starts From 20th June 2026
The TG20 League 2026 runs from June 20 to July 11 across 32 matches at Uppal, Hyderabad.
With BCCI backing, experienced leadership, and international stars like Tilak Varma and Mohammed Siraj already in the mix, this is more than just a domestic league launch. It’s a genuine structural investment in Telangana cricket.
The full fixture list is pending. Catch every match on Star Sports Telugu or live on JioHotstar.