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The landmark tenth season of the Tamil Nadu Premier League is set to get underway with much fanfare and fervour. One of India’s oldest domestic franchise leagues, the TNPL has revolutionised cricket in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu, becoming a platform for local talent from the pockets of the coastal state to shine, while also growing the sport within the state. Players like Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, and Sai Kishore have become household names through their exploits in the league.
The 2026 season is set to kick off on August 4 with the defending champions Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans taking on the Dindigul Dragons in the opening match, in a repeat of last season’s final. The Tamizhans won by 118 runs on that occasion, posting a mammoth 220 for 5 in their innings before bundling the Dragons out for 102.
The tournament will have 32 matches, separated into 28 league matches and four Playoff matches. Games will be played at two venues, with the first 20 matches taking place at the at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul and the last 18 games set to be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The final will be played on August 28.
When will the TNPL 2026 start?
The 2026 season of the TNPL will start on Tuesday, August 4, and will run till August 28.
How many matches will take place in the TNPL 2026?
32 matches will be played throughout TNPL 2026, with 28 league stage games and four playoff games.
At what time will TNPL 2026 matches begin?
All matches of the TNPL 2026 will have a 7:30 PM IST start, with afternoon games on the double headers starting at 3:30 PM IST
What venues will the TNPL 2026 be played on?
The tournament will take place at two venues, respectively – the NPR College Ground in Dindigul and the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The first 20 games will be played in Dindigul, while 18 games, including the playoffs, will be played in Chennai.
Which teams will be playing in the TNPL 2026?
The 2026 edition of the TNPL will see eight teams participating – Chepauk Super Gillies, Dindigul Dragons, iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, Vida Kovai Kings, Nellai Royal Kings, Siechem Madurai Panthers, SKM Salem Spartans, Trichy Grand Cholas
At what time will match no 1 of TNPL 2026 start?
The opening game will begin at 7:30 PM IST at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul. The defending champions, iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, will take on the Dindigul Dragons in a repeat of the final of the 2025 season.
Which TV Channels will live-telecast the TNPL 2026 matches?
Indian fans will be able to watch the TNPL 2026 live on TV on the Star Sports Network TV channels.
How to watch live streaming of TNPL 2026 matches in India?
The live streaming platform for the TNPL 2026 is the FanCode app and website.
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