The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026 is scheduled to be played from August 4 to August 28, 2026, marking the 10th edition of Tamil Nadu’s premier T20 cricket tournament. Featuring eight teams and 32 matches, the competition will begin in Dindigul before moving to Chennai for the playoff stage and the final. Fans can expect nearly four weeks of thrilling domestic T20 cricket featuring some of the state’s brightest stars.
The IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans return as the defending champions after winning their maiden TNPL title in 2025. On this page, you’ll find the complete TNPL 2026 schedule, including match dates, fixtures, venues, timings, and the full list of league matches, Qualifiers, Eliminator, and the Final to help you follow every game of the tournament.
Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 Schedule
The TNPL 2026 schedule has been officially announced by the TNCA. The complete list of match fixtures, dates, venues, and timings has been updated below and will be revised if there are any changes during the tournament.
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue, Aug 4 | IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Dindigul Dragons | Dindigul | 7:30 PM |
| 2 | Wed, Aug 5 | Trichy Grand Cholas vs Siechem Madurai Panthers | Dindigul | 3:30 PM |
| 3 | Wed, Aug 5 | Chepauk Super Gillies vs Nellai Royal Kings | Dindigul | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | Thu, Aug 6 | Salem Spartans vs Lyca Kovai Kings | Dindigul | 7:30 PM |
| 5 | Fri, Aug 7 | Chepauk Super Gillies vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | Dindigul | 3:30 PM |
| 6 | Fri, Aug 7 | Nellai Royal Kings vs Dindigul Dragons | Dindigul | 7:30 PM |
| 7 | Sat, Aug 8 | Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Lyca Kovai Kings | Dindigul | 3:30 PM |
| 8 | Sat, Aug 8 | Salem Spartans vs Trichy Grand Cholas | Dindigul | 7:30 PM |
| 9 | Sun, Aug 9 | Dindigul Dragons vs Chepauk Super Gillies | Dindigul | 3:30 PM |
| 10 | Sun, Aug 9 | IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Nellai Royal Kings | Dindigul | 7:30 PM |
| 11 | Mon, Aug 10 | Salem Spartans vs Siechem Madurai Panthers | Dindigul | 7:30 PM |
| 12 | Tue, Aug 11 | Nellai Royal Kings vs Trichy Grand Cholas | Dindigul | 3:30 PM |
| 13 | Tue, Aug 11 | Lyca Kovai Kings vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | Dindigul | 7:30 PM |
| 14 | Wed, Aug 12 | Chepauk Super Gillies vs Salem Spartans | Dindigul | 3:30 PM |
| 15 | Wed, Aug 12 | Dindigul Dragons vs Siechem Madurai Panthers | Dindigul | 7:30 PM |
| 16 | Thu, Aug 13 | Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings | Dindigul | 3:30 PM |
| 17 | Thu, Aug 13 | Trichy Grand Cholas vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | Dindigul | 7:30 PM |
| 18 | Fri, Aug 14 | Salem Spartans vs Dindigul Dragons | Dindigul | 3:30 PM |
| 19 | Fri, Aug 14 | Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Chepauk Super Gillies | Dindigul | 7:30 PM |
| 20 | Sat, Aug 15 | Lyca Kovai Kings vs Trichy Grand Cholas | Dindigul | 7:30 PM |
| 21 | Tue, Aug 18 | Chepauk Super Gillies vs Lyca Kovai Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 22 | Wed, Aug 19 | Dindigul Dragons vs Trichy Grand Cholas | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 23 | Thu, Aug 20 | Siechem Madurai Panthers vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | Chennai | 3:30 PM |
| 24 | Thu, Aug 20 | Nellai Royal Kings vs Salem Spartans | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 25 | Fri, Aug 21 | Lyca Kovai Kings vs Dindigul Dragons | Chennai | 3:30 PM |
| 26 | Fri, Aug 21 | Trichy Grand Cholas vs Chepauk Super Gillies | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 27 | Sat, Aug 22 | IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Salem Spartans | Chennai | 3:30 PM |
| 28 | Sat, Aug 22 | Nellai Royal Kings vs Siechem Madurai Panthers | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 29 | Sun, Aug 23 | Qualifier 1: TBC vs TBC | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 30 | Mon, Aug 24 | Eliminator: TBC vs TBC | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 31 | Wed, Aug 26 | Qualifier 2: TBC vs TBC | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 32 | Fri, Aug 28 | Final: TBC vs TBC | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
TNPL 2026 Match Timings
The TNPL 2026 schedule features a mix of single-match days and double-headers, with afternoon and evening games during selected weekends and holidays.
- Evening Matches: Start at 7:30 PM IST (the standard start time for most league matches, playoffs, and the final).
- Afternoon Matches: Start at 3:30 PM IST (scheduled on double-header days during the league stage).
Note: All four playoff matches Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final are scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
TNPL 2026 Playoff Schedule
After the completion of the league stage, the top four teams in the TNPL 2026 points table will qualify for the playoffs. The knockout stage features Qualifier 1, the Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final, with all matches scheduled to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Playoff Schedule (2026 Season):
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | August 23, 2026 (Sunday) | TBC vs TBC | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| Eliminator | August 24, 2026 (Monday) | TBC vs TBC | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| Qualifier 2 | August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) | TBC vs TBC | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| Final | August 28, 2026 (Friday) | TBC vs TBC | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
FAQs:
Yes. The official TNPL 2026 schedule has been announced by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA). The tournament will be played from August 4 to August 28, 2026, featuring 32 matches across Dindigul and Chennai, including the playoffs and the final.
Yes. Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) will host the final phase of TNPL 2026. League matches from August 18 to August 22 will be played at the venue, followed by Qualifier 1 (August 23), the Eliminator (August 24), Qualifier 2 (August 26), and the Final (August 28).
In the TNPL 2026 league stage, each of the 8 teams plays 7 matches, facing every other team once in a single round-robin format. After the league stage, the top four teams qualify for the playoffs, where they compete in Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final to decide the tournament champion.
The IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans are the defending champions of TNPL 2026 after winning their maiden TNPL title in the 2025 season. They will look to continue their strong run and defend their championship in the latest edition of the tournament.
Fans can follow the TNPL 2026 live scores, ball-by-ball updates, match results, points table, and latest news through leading cricket platforms and official TNPL updates throughout the tournament.