TNPL 2026: Schedule, Teams, Points Table & All About Tamil Nadu Premier League Season 10
Ten seasons. That's not shabby for a state league that was an experiment when it launched in 2016. Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) regularly eclipses international bilateral series in Tamil Nadu. TNPL returns to the cricket-crazy state in August 2026 for the tenth season with iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans defending the title they won with emphatic ease in the final against Ravichandran Ashwin's Dindigul Dragons in July 2025. A 118-run win over their arch-rivals.
A note on dates: you will see conflicting reports. TNCA's own proposed TNPL 2026 schedule is a season split between two venues, with the first phase at NPR College Ground, Natham (Dindigul district) between 4–15 August followed by a three-day break and the second phase at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai between 18–28 August. Some sites have TNPL 2026 starting in late July; take it with a pinch of salt until the TNCA releases the official schedule.
TNPL 2026: The Basics
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Season | 10th edition |
| Reported dates | 4 – 28 August 2026 (2 phases) |
| Phase 1 | NPR College Ground, Natham (4–15 August) |
| Phase 2 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (18–28 August) |
| Teams | 8 |
| Format | T20, single round-robin + playoffs |
| Defending champions | iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (first title, 2025) |
| Match timings | Evening starts around 7:15 pm IST, double-headers on weekends |
TNPL Teams 2026: All 8 Franchises
The eight district-based franchises that competed in the 2025 season are expected to be back. What makes TNPL interesting is not the star overseas names (there aren't any, it's a Tamil Nadu-only league) but the mix of international stars and the next big thing. This is the breeding ground for the IPL, having produced Natarajan, Sai Kishore, Shahrukh Khan, and Varun Chakravarthy.
| Team | Notable Association |
|---|---|
| iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | Defending champions; Sai Kishore's team |
| Dindigul Dragons | 2025 finalists; Ravichandran Ashwin's team |
| Chepauk Super Gillies | League's most successful franchise |
| Lyca Kovai Kings | Perennial playoff team from Coimbatore |
| Nellai Royal Kings | 2023 champions |
| Siechem Madurai Panthers | Former champions from Madurai |
| SKM Salem Spartans | Salem's franchise |
| Trichy Grand Cholas | Trichy's rebranded team |
Confirm the squads once the TNCA releases the player draft, usually in the weeks preceding the season.
TNPL 2026 Schedule
The TNPL match schedule will follow the TNCA's official release. This section will have the complete list of TNPL 2026 matches with dates and venues as soon as they become available. TNPL is a round-robin group stage followed by a four-team playoff with the top two finishing sides from the group stage facing off in the final. Evening matches start at 7:15 pm IST with double-headers on weekends.
The two-phase TNPL 2026 is significant in that the first phase will be in Natham, a small town in Dindigul district, not a big city. TNPL has a history of being a "caravan" league that travels from one district to another. The smaller venues have consistently drawn bigger crowds than the matches in bigger cities.
TNPL Points Table 2026
Live scores from the opening match of TNPL 2026 will be here. Two points for a win, one point for a no-result, and net run rate decides the top four teams from the league stage, with the top two teams from the group stage meeting in the final.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chepauk Super Gillies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 | Dindigul Dragons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 | iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 | Lyca Kovai Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5 | Nellai Royal Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 6 | Siechem Madurai Panthers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 7 | SKM Salem Spartans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 8 | Trichy Grand Cholas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
How to Watch TNPL 2026: Live Streaming & TNPL Live Score
TNPL has traditionally been telecasted on the Star Sports network with live streaming on FanCode. Confirm the 2026 TNPL telecast details on the league's social media handles closer to the season. Scores will be available on the usual cricket sites (Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo) and the TNPL website. Streaming has been the most accessible option for international fans.
Last Season: What Happened in TNPL 2025
A brief recap of the final as iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans defeated Dindigul Dragons by 118 runs to win their maiden TNPL title. Sai Kishore and his teammates delivered when it mattered most, beating the strong Ravichandran Ashwin-led Dindigul Dragons. Tushar Raheja was the league's leading run-scorer with 488 balls at a strike rate of 186, catching the eye of IPL scouts. That's TNPL for you.
TNPL 2026: FAQs
The proposed TNPL 2026 start date is 4 August 2026. The season is expected to run until 28 August, with the first phase in Natham followed by the second phase in Chennai. Confirm the TNPL 2026 start date with the TNCA.
There are eight teams that compete in the TNPL.
iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans won TNPL 2025 after defeating Dindigul Dragons by 118 runs in the final.
No, the TNPL only has players from Tamil Nadu, making it an important tournament for IPL scouts.
TNPL has been telecasted on Star Sports in the past with live streaming on FanCode. Check the league's social media channels for the TNPL 2026 telecast details.
The Chepauk Super Gillies have won the most TNPL titles.