The 10th edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) gets underway on August 4, with eight teams battling for the state T20 title over 32 matches across two venues.
Defending champions IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans begin their title defence against Dindigul Dragons in the tournament opener, while the final will take place on August 28.
The opening match and the Dindigul league leg, till August 15, will be staged at NPR College Ground in Dindigul.
Following a two-day break, the remaining league games, playoffs and the final will be held at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Fans in India can follow every match live on television as well asled throughout the competition
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026.
Which teams are participating in TNPL 2026?
The following eight teams feature in Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026:
TNPL 2026 format explained
The eight teams plays each other once during the league stage, making it a single round-robin series with 28 games played before the knockouts. The top four teams in the league make it to the playoffs.
The top two teams play against each other in Qualifier 1, with the winner advancing to the final, while the third and fourth-ranked teams compete against each other in the Eliminator. The loser in Qualifier 1 then competes against the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2 for the second finalist spot.
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TNPL 2026: Full schedule and results
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IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Dindigul Dragon |
7:30 p.m. |
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Trichy Grand Cholas vs Siechem Madurai Panthers |
3:30 p.m. |
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Chepauk Super Gillies vs Nellai Royal Kings |
7:30 p.m. |
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Salem Spartans vs Lyca Kovai Kings |
7:30 p.m. |
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Chepauk Super Gillies vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans |
3:30 p.m. |
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Nellai Royal Kings vs Dindigul Dragon |
7:30 p.m. |
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Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Lyca Kovai Kings |
3:30 p.m. |
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Salem Spartans vs Trichy Grand Cholas |
7:30 p.m. |
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Dindigul Dragon vs Chepauk Super Gillies |
3:30 p.m. |
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IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Nellai Royal Kings |
7:30 p.m. |
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Salem Spartans vs Siechem Madurai Panthers |
7:30 p.m. |
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Nellai Royal Kings vs Trichy Grand Cholas |
3:30 p.m. |
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Lyca Kovai Kings vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans |
7:30 p.m. |
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Chepauk Super Gillies vs Salem Spartans |
3:30 p.m. |
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Dindigul Dragon vs Siechem Madurai Panthers |
7:30 p.m. |
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Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings |
3:30 p.m. |
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Trichy Grand Cholas vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans |
7:30 p.m. |
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Salem Spartans vs Dindigul Dragon |
3:30 p.m. |
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Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Chepauk Super Gillies |
7:30 p.m. |
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Lyca Kovai Kings vs Trichy Grand Cholas |
7:30 p.m. |
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Chepauk Super Gillies vs Lyca Kovai Kings |
7:30 p.m. |
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Dindigul Dragon vs Trichy Grand Cholas |
7:30 p.m. |
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Siechem Madurai Panthers vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans |
3:30 p.m. |
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Nellai Royal Kings vs Salem Spartans |
7:30 p.m. |
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Lyca Kovai Kings vs Dindigul Dragon |
3:30 p.m. |
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Trichy Grand Cholas vs Chepauk Super Gillies |
7:30 p.m. |
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IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Salem Spartans |
3:30 p.m. |
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Nellai Royal Kings vs Siechem Madurai Panthers |
7:30 p.m. |
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TNPL 2026: Standings table
TNPL 2026: TV channel, live stream
Here’s how to watch the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 live from India:
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TV channel: Star Sports Network
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Live stream: FanCode app and website
Live telecast of TNPL 2026 matches will be available on the Star Sports Network, along with Tamil commentary on Star Sports Tamil, with live streaming through the FanCode app and website.
