The Global Cricket League (GCL) 2026 marks an exciting new chapter in franchise cricket, bringing together international stars and emerging talent for a thrilling T20 tournament. Running from January 23 to February 1, 2026, at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida, this inaugural edition features six city-based franchises competing for cricket supremacy. With legendary players like Shoaib Malik, Martin Guptill, and Ravi Bopara showcasing their skills, the league promises high-octane entertainment. In this blog, you will get all the information about the Global Cricket League 2026.
Global Cricket League 2026 Schedule
The tournament features a round-robin league stage with 15 matches, followed by two semi-finals and a final. Each team plays five matches before the top four advance to the knockout stage.
| Match | Teams | Venue | Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Houston Riders vs New York Liberty | Lauderhill | Friday, January 23 | 10:30 PM |
| Match 2 | Las Vegas Aces vs Miami Waves | Lauderhill | Saturday, January 24 | 7:30 PM |
| Match 3 | New York Liberty vs Washington DC Eagles | Lauderhill | Saturday, January 24 | 11:30 PM |
| Match 4 | Chicago Windchasers vs Houston Riders | Lauderhill | Sunday, January 25 | 7:30 PM |
| Match 5 | Miami Waves vs Washington DC Eagles | Lauderhill | Sunday, January 25 | 11:30 PM |
| Match 6 | Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty | Lauderhill | Monday, January 26 | 7:30 PM |
| Match 7 | Chicago Windchasers vs Miami Waves | Lauderhill | Monday, January 26 | 11:30 PM |
| Match 8 | Las Vegas Aces vs Washington DC Eagles | Lauderhill | Tuesday, January 27 | 7:30 PM |
| Match 9 | Chicago Windchasers vs New York Liberty | Lauderhill | Tuesday, January 27 | 11:30 PM |
| Match 10 | Houston Riders vs Washington DC Eagles | Lauderhill | Wednesday, January 28 | 7:30 PM |
| Match 11 | Las Vegas Aces vs Chicago Windchasers | Lauderhill | Wednesday, January 28 | 11:30 PM |
| Match 12 | Miami Waves vs New York Liberty | Lauderhill | Thursday, January 29 | 7:30 PM |
| Match 13 | Houston Riders vs Las Vegas Aces | Lauderhill | Thursday, January 29 | 11:30 PM |
| Match 14 | Chicago Windchasers vs Washington DC Eagles | Lauderhill | Friday, January 30 | 7:30 PM |
| Match 15 | Houston Riders vs Miami Waves | Lauderhill | Friday, January 30 | 11:30 PM |
| 1st Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA | Lauderhill | Saturday, January 31 | 7:30 PM |
| 2nd Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA | Lauderhill | Saturday, January 31 | 11:30 PM |
| Final | TBA vs TBA | Lauderhill | Sunday, February 1 | 10:30 PM |
GCL 2026 Teams and Squads
Six franchises representing major American cities will battle for the inaugural GCL trophy. Each squad features a blend of experienced international cricketers and talented local players.
| Team Name | Captain | Star Players | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Windchasers | TBC | Ravi Bopara, Saeed Ajmal, Mohammad Irfan | TBC |
| Las Vegas Aces | TBC | Thisara Perera, S Sreesanth, Denesh Ramdin | TBC |
| Washington DC Eagles | TBC | Shoaib Malik, Rohan Mustafa, Raymond Reifer | TBC |
| Miami Waves | TBC | Martin Guptill, Jesse Ryder, Shaun Marsh | TBC |
| Houston Riders | TBC | Kamran Akmal, Kesrick Williams, Yasir Shah | TBC |
| New York Liberty | TBC | Mohammad Asif, Hamad Azam, Fahad Nawaz | TBC |
Chicago Windchasers
Ravi Bopara, Saeed Ajmal, Mohammad Irfan, Angelo Perera, Jack Taylor, Adam Rossington, Oshane Thomas, Jermaine Blackwood, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Keon Joseph, Rammal Lewis, Chirag Gandhi, Suliman Arabzai, Shubhodh Bhatti, Khalid Shah, Romaine Romario Morris
Las Vegas Aces
Thisara Perera, S Sreesanth, Shehan Jayasuriya, Denesh Ramdin, William Perkins, Abhishek Paradkar, Malinda Pushpakumara, Zia Shahzad, Ryan Scott, Anureet Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Saideep Ganesh, Abdullah Adil, Faiz Fazal, Amir Hamza Hotak, Adam Khan, Mark Deyal, Manan Sharma
Washington DC Eagles
Shoaib Malik, Rohan Mustafa, Raymond Reifer, Nisar Ahmed, Mukhtar Ahmed, Saif Badar, Ghulam Mudassar, Sunny Patel, Ahad Malik, Ahmad Butt, Soaeb Tai, Rasesh Behera, Umair Goraya, Keshyap Prajapati, Abdullah Hamdani, Maroof Merchant, Jalal Khan, Syed Rafay, Anoop Ravi, Ritwik Behera
Miami Waves
Martin Guptill, Jesse Ryder, Shaun Marsh, Sohail Tanveer, Sharjeel Khan, Munir Kakar, Mehran Khan, Muhammad Imran, Unmukt Chand, Trevon Griffith, Hezbullah Dorani, Yosud Zazi, Muhammad Shuja Naqvi, CH M Bahawal Sher, Mohammed Faraazuddin, Eesa Bin Omar
Houston Riders
Kamran Akmal, Manpreet Gony, Kesrick Williams, Yasir Shah, Kristopher Ramsaran, Khalid Usman, William Bosisto, Waqas Maqsood, Hasan Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Ahmed Kamal, Mudassir Dar, Tanish Suri, Zawar Farid, Ramiz Raja Jr, Awais Zia, Bilal Sayeedi, Muhammad Riaz, Hanan Manzoor
New York Liberty
Hamad Azam, Fahad Nawaz, Joshua Persaud, Mohammad Asif, Nisar Wahdat, Affan Bashir, Ali Sheikh, Farhan Ali, Qadeer Ahmed, Mujahid Amin, Sadaf Hussain, Yasir Mohammad, Husnain Bukhari, Usman Ayaz, Ayush Pokharel, Maaz Khurram, Najam Naseer, Muhammad Huzaifa
GCL 2026 Live Streaming
The Global Cricket League 2026 will be broadcast across multiple platforms to ensure fans worldwide can enjoy the action. In India, FanCode serves as the official live streaming partner, while Sony Sports Network handles television broadcasting. For radio enthusiasts, 103.5 HUM FM provides live commentary.
Globally, Styx Sports is the official broadcast partner, making the tournament accessible to international audiences. The league has been sanctioned by USA Cricket, with Shoaib Malik serving as brand ambassador and Waqar Younis as the league icon. Commentary will be handled by experienced voices, including Nikhil Chopra, Simon Doull, and Atul Wassan.
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GCL 2026 Tickets
The Global Cricket League 2026 offers free entry to all matches at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida. This initiative aims to popularize cricket in the United States and make world-class cricket accessible to everyone.
The stadium, which holds approximately 20,000 spectators, features excellent facilities for both players and fans. Known for its batting-friendly pitch, the venue regularly produces high-scoring encounters. Entry operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so fans are advised to arrive early to secure the best seats. No tickets need to be purchased or booked in advance; simply show up on match day and enjoy world-class T20 cricket absolutely free.
