The calendar has been cleared. The window is set. For the first time since 2014, the Champions League T20 (CLT20) returns to the global stage.
The Governing Council, comprising the BCCI, Cricket Australia, and the ECB, has identified September 2026 as the perfect window for the revival. This period sits strategically between the conclusion of the English summer (The Hundred/Vitality Blast) and the start of the Australian season, ensuring maximum player availability.
While the exact match dates will be finalized in early 2026 once the domestic league winners are crowned, this page provides the Official Tournament Structure and the Projected Fixture List based on the approved format.
Phase 1:
| Date | Match | Fixture | Status |
| Fri, 11 Sept | Q1 | ILT20 Winner vs BPL Winner | Provisional |
| Sat, 12 Sept | Q2 | CPL Winner vs Loser Q1 | Provisional |
| Sun, 13 Sept | Q3 | Winner Q1 vs Winner Q2 | Provisional |
Phase 2:
| Date | Time (IST) | Group | Fixture (Projected) |
| Tue, 15 Sept | 19:30 | A | IPL Winner vs PSL Winner |
| Wed, 16 Sept | 15:30 | B | BBL Winner vs IPL Runner Up |
| Wed, 16 Sept | 19:30 | A | SA20 Winner vs BBL Runner Up |
| Thu, 17 Sept | 19:30 | B | The Hundred Winner vs Qualifier 2 |
| Fri, 18 Sept | 15:30 | A | IPL Winner vs SA20 Winner |
| Fri, 18 Sept | 19:30 | B | IPL Runner Up vs IPL 3rd Place |
| Sat, 19 Sept | 15:30 | A | PSL Winner vs Qualifier 1 |
| Sat, 19 Sept | 19:30 | B | BBL Winner vs The Hundred Winner |
| Sun, 20 Sept | 15:30 | A | SA20 Winner vs PSL Winner |
| Sun, 20 Sept | 19:30 | B | IPL Runner Up vs The Hundred Winner |
| Mon, 21 Sept | 19:30 | A | IPL Winner vs BBL Runner Up |
| Tue, 22 Sept | 19:30 | B | BBL Winner vs Qualifier 2 |
| Wed, 23 Sept | 19:30 | A | Final Group A Match |
| Thu, 24 Sept | 19:30 | B | Final Group B Match |
Phase 3:
| Date | Match | Fixture | Venue |
| Sat, 26 Sept | Semifinal 1 | Winner Group A vs Runner Up Group B | TBC |
| Sat, 26 Sept | Semifinal 2 | Winner Group B vs Runner Up Group A | TBC |
| Sun, 27 Sept | THE FINAL | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 | TBC |
FAQs:
When will the final dates of CLT20 2026 be confirmed?
The confirmed schedule with specific dates will be released by the ICC and BCCI in June 2026. This allows time for all domestic leagues (like the IPL and PSL) to conclude their 2026 seasons first.
Will the schedule of CLT20 2026 clash with the international series?
The BCCI and Cricket Australia have agreed to create a “soft window” in the Future Tours Programme (FTP) for September 2026. Most major test nations will not schedule bilateral series during these two weeks to ensure their star players are available for their franchises.
What happens if the IPL Winner and PSL Winner are in the same group of CLT20 2026?
That is the “Dream Scenario” for broadcasters! The schedule is often seeded to ensure balanced groups, but if they fall into the same pool, their match will undoubtedly be the marquee clash of the Group Stage, likely scheduled for a Friday or Saturday night.