Delhi Premier League 2026: Schedule, Teams, Squads & Results
Complete guide to the Delhi Premier League 2026, including teams, squads, match schedule, venues, format, results, playoffs, points table and the latest tournament updates.
Delhi Premier League 2026 Quick Facts
Key details from the third edition of the Delhi Premier League.
About Delhi Premier League
The Delhi Premier League (DPL) is a franchise-based domestic T20 cricket competition organised by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA). The tournament provides a platform for Delhi’s emerging cricketers alongside established domestic and IPL players.
The 2026 season was the third edition of the men’s Delhi Premier League. Eight teams competed in a 40-match league stage followed by four playoff matches, taking the total tournament schedule to 44 games.
The 2026 competition started on 31 July 2026 and the final was played on 30 August 2026. All matches were scheduled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
South Delhi Superstarz won the 2026 final against Central Delhi Kings, chasing 183 with a seven-wicket victory.
Delhi Premier League 2026 Key Information
| Tournament | Delhi Premier League |
|---|---|
| Season | 2026 |
| Edition | Third |
| Organiser | Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) |
| Format | T20 |
| Teams | 8 |
| League Matches | 40 |
| Playoff Matches | 4 |
| Total Matches | 44 |
| Start Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Final Date | 30 August 2026 |
| Primary Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 2026 Champion | South Delhi Superstarz |
| 2026 Runner-up | Central Delhi Kings |
Delhi Premier League 2026 Champion
Central Delhi Kings scored 182/8 in the DPL 2026 final. South Delhi Superstarz successfully chased the target, finishing on 186/3 to win the championship by seven wickets.
Delhi Premier League 2026 Teams
Eight franchise teams competed in the third edition of the tournament.
Central Delhi Kings
Central Delhi Kings reached the DPL 2026 final and finished as runners-up.
East Delhi Riders
The inaugural DPL champions from the 2024 season.
New Delhi Tigers
One of the eight franchise teams competing in DPL 2026.
North Delhi Strikers
A north Delhi franchise featuring established domestic talent.
Outer Delhi Warriors
The franchise representing Outer Delhi in the league.
Purani Dilli 6
A popular Delhi franchise featuring players such as Anuj Rawat and Lalit Yadav.
South Delhi Superstarz
DPL 2026 champions after defeating Central Delhi Kings in the final.
West Delhi Lions
The defending champions entering the 2026 season after winning the 2025 edition.
Delhi Premier League Stadium
All DPL 2026 matches were scheduled at one primary venue.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium served as the sole venue for the men’s Delhi Premier League 2026. The stadium is one of India’s historic international cricket grounds and is also the home venue of Delhi cricket.
Because the entire DPL 2026 schedule was played at the same venue, teams did not travel between different cities during the competition.
Delhi Premier League 2026 Format
The eight teams played a single round-robin league stage comprising 40 matches. The top two teams qualified for Qualifier 1, while the third and fourth placed teams played the Eliminator.
The winner of the Eliminator advanced to Qualifier 2 against the loser of Qualifier 1. The winners of Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 then met in the final.
Delhi Premier League 2026 Full Schedule
Complete league-stage timetable and playoff schedule. All times are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 Jul | Central Delhi Kings vs Purani Dilli 6 | 9:00 PM |
| 2 | 1 Aug | South Delhi Superstarz vs East Delhi Riders | 1:30 PM |
| 3 | 1 Aug | West Delhi Lions vs New Delhi Tigers | 7:00 PM |
| 4 | 2 Aug | Outer Delhi Warriors vs Central Delhi Kings | 1:30 PM |
| 5 | 2 Aug | East Delhi Riders vs New Delhi Tigers | 7:00 PM |
| 6 | 3 Aug | West Delhi Lions vs Purani Dilli 6 | 1:00 PM |
| 7 | 3 Aug | Central Delhi Kings vs North Delhi Strikers | 7:00 PM |
| 8 | 4 Aug | New Delhi Tigers vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 1:30 PM |
| 9 | 4 Aug | South Delhi Superstarz vs West Delhi Lions | 7:00 PM |
| 10 | 5 Aug | Purani Dilli 6 vs Central Delhi Kings | 1:30 PM |
| 11 | 5 Aug | East Delhi Riders vs North Delhi Strikers | 7:00 PM |
| 12 | 6 Aug | South Delhi Superstarz vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 1:30 PM |
| 13 | 6 Aug | New Delhi Tigers vs Purani Dilli 6 | 7:00 PM |
| 14 | 7 Aug | East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions | 1:30 PM |
| 15 | 7 Aug | Outer Delhi Warriors vs North Delhi Strikers | 7:00 PM |
| 16 | 8 Aug | Purani Dilli 6 vs South Delhi Superstarz | 1:30 PM |
| 17 | 8 Aug | Central Delhi Kings vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 7:00 PM |
| 18 | 9 Aug | North Delhi Strikers vs New Delhi Tigers | 1:30 PM |
| 19 | 9 Aug | South Delhi Superstarz vs Central Delhi Kings | 7:00 PM |
| 20 | 10 Aug | West Delhi Lions vs East Delhi Riders | 1:30 PM |
| 21 | 10 Aug | Purani Dilli 6 vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 7:00 PM |
| 22 | 11 Aug | Central Delhi Kings vs New Delhi Tigers | 1:30 PM |
| 23 | 11 Aug | West Delhi Lions vs North Delhi Strikers | 7:00 PM |
| 24 | 12 Aug | East Delhi Riders vs South Delhi Superstarz | 7:00 PM |
| 25 | 13 Aug | Outer Delhi Warriors vs West Delhi Lions | 1:30 PM |
| 26 | 13 Aug | North Delhi Strikers vs Purani Dilli 6 | 7:00 PM |
| 27 | 15 Aug | New Delhi Tigers vs South Delhi Superstarz | 7:00 PM |
| 28 | 16 Aug | North Delhi Strikers vs Central Delhi Kings | 1:30 PM |
| 29 | 16 Aug | Outer Delhi Warriors vs Purani Dilli 6 | 7:00 PM |
| 30 | 17 Aug | New Delhi Tigers vs East Delhi Riders | 1:30 PM |
| 31 | 17 Aug | West Delhi Lions vs South Delhi Superstarz | 7:00 PM |
| 32 | 18 Aug | Purani Dilli 6 vs North Delhi Strikers | 1:30 PM |
| 33 | 18 Aug | East Delhi Riders vs Central Delhi Kings | 7:00 PM |
| 34 | 19 Aug | North Delhi Strikers vs South Delhi Superstarz | 1:30 PM |
| 35 | 19 Aug | New Delhi Tigers vs West Delhi Lions | 7:00 PM |
| 36 | 21 Aug | Outer Delhi Warriors vs East Delhi Riders | 7:00 PM |
| 37 | 22 Aug | Central Delhi Kings vs West Delhi Lions | 7:00 PM |
| 38 | 23 Aug | North Delhi Strikers vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 7:00 PM |
| 39 | 24 Aug | South Delhi Superstarz vs New Delhi Tigers | 7:00 PM |
| 40 | 25 Aug | Purani Dilli 6 vs East Delhi Riders | 7:00 PM |
| Q1 | 26 Aug | Qualifier 1 | 1:30 PM |
| Eliminator | 26 Aug | Eliminator | 7:00 PM |
| Q2 | 28 Aug | Qualifier 2 | 7:00 PM |
| Final | 30 Aug | South Delhi Superstarz vs Central Delhi Kings | 8:00 PM |
Delhi Premier League 2026 Final Result
Central Delhi Kings: 182/8 (20 overs)
South Delhi Superstarz: 186/3
Result: South Delhi Superstarz won by 7 wickets.
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Delhi Premier League 2026 Squads
Key players from the eight DPL 2026 franchises.
Key Players in Delhi Premier League 2026
Ayush Badoni
South Delhi Superstarz captain and one of the prominent IPL-linked players in the tournament.
Anuj Rawat
Wicketkeeper-batter who led Purani Dilli 6 during the 2026 season.
Nitish Rana
Experienced domestic and IPL batter who captained the West Delhi Lions.
Harshit Rana
Delhi fast bowler and IPL performer who featured for North Delhi Strikers.
Priyansh Arya
Explosive Delhi batter who represented Outer Delhi Warriors.
Mayank Yadav
Fast bowler who was among the notable names associated with East Delhi Riders.
Delhi Premier League Championship History
| Season | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | East Delhi Riders | South Delhi Superstarz |
| 2025 | West Delhi Lions | Central Delhi Kings |
| 2026 | South Delhi Superstarz | Central Delhi Kings |
Upcoming Delhi Premier League Matches
The 2026 men’s Delhi Premier League concluded on 30 August 2026. The next men’s DPL schedule will be added here after the DDCA officially announces the next edition’s dates and fixtures.
This section should be updated whenever the DDCA releases the next Delhi Premier League season schedule, auction dates, team information or venue details.
Where to Watch Delhi Premier League
Star Sports
DPL 2026 matches were televised on the Star Sports Network.
FanCode
DPL 2026 live streaming was available through FanCode.
JioHotstar
JioHotstar also carried live coverage of the tournament.
Delhi Premier League History
The Delhi Premier League was introduced as a franchise-based T20 competition designed to provide Delhi cricketers with a competitive domestic platform.
East Delhi Riders won the inaugural 2024 edition, while West Delhi Lions won the 2025 season after defeating Central Delhi Kings in the final.
The 2026 season expanded the tournament into another eight-team, 44-match competition. South Delhi Superstarz eventually lifted the trophy after defeating Central Delhi Kings in the final.
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