By Stanley Billa 
The UPT20 League is one of India’s fastest-growing state-level T20 cricket tournaments. The tournament, held in close coordination with the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), is a presenting ground to budding domestic cricketers to highlight their talents alongside seasoned campaigners. The league, established in 2023 serves as a crucial pathway for players looking to secure contracts in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and higher levels of domestic cricket.
With the popularity of franchise cricket on the rise, thousands of fans have sat up and taken notice for the UPT20 League all around Uttar Pradesh & India. This guide contains everything you need to know regarding the tournament such as schedule, teams, squad, venues, points table, records list of winners and how to watch live.
What is the UP T20 League?
UPT20 League is a professional Twenty20 cricket tournament organized by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). The league was created with the aim of bolstering grassroots cricket in Uttar Pradesh and giving exposure to competitive young cricketers.
There have been a number of players who have impressed and then gained contracts with IPL franchises, meaning the tournament has established itself as one of the most successful state leagues in India’s cricket structure.
UPT20 League Overview
| Details | Information |
| Tournament | UPT20 League |
| Organizer | Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) |
| Cricket Format | Twenty20 (T20) |
| First Season | 2023 |
| Number of Teams | 6 |
| Tournament Format | Double Round Robin & Playoffs |
| Defending Champions | Meerut Mavericks (2025) |
| 2026 Season | Season 4 |
UP T20 League 2026 Schedule
The UPT20 League season four is likely to start around August 2026, with the final taking place in September 2026. The last known schedule for the competition lists it taking place between 14 August and 6 September 2026, although the full fixture could be revised by UPCA nearer to the event.
- League Stage
- Qualifier 1
- Eliminator
- Qualifier 2
- Final
UPT20 League Fixtures
The tournament schedule generally includes:
- Opening Match
- League Stage Matches
- Qualifier 1
- Eliminator
- Qualifier 2
- Grand Final
The official match timings and fixtures are announced by UPCA before the tournament begins.
UP T20 League Teams
6 franchise teams compete in the UP T20 League.
- Meerut Mavericks
- Kanpur Superstars
- Lucknow Falcons
- Noida Kings
- Gorakhpur Lions
- Kashi Rudra
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UPT20 League Squads 2026, Captain and Players list
1) Meerut Mavericks Squad
Akshay Dubey (WK), Swastik Chikara, Madhav Kaushik, Rinku Singh, Rituraj Sharma, Ritik Vats, Divyansh Joshi, Rajat Sanserwal, Kartik Tyagi, Vishal Chaudhary, Zeeshan Ansari, Vijay Kumar, Sahab Yuvraj Singh, Divyansh Rajput, Sachin Singh Bisen, Vaibhav Chaudhary.
2) Kanpur Superstars Squad
Sameer Rizvi (Captain), Shaurya Singh, Shoaib Siddiqui, Faiz Ahmed, Pankaj Kumar (WK), Ankur Malik, Rishabh Rajput, Asif Ali, Vineet Panwar, Adarsh Singh, Abhishek Pandey, Sudhanshu Sonkar, Sumit Agarwal, Aquib Khan, Mohsin Khan.
3) Kashi Rudras Squad
Karan Sharma (Captain), Shiva Singh, Amar Chaudhary, Abhishek Yadav, Ajay Singh, Vibhav Kushwaha, Aranav Baliyan, Almas Shaukat, Sunil Kumar, Mohammad Shavaz, Manish Solanki, Atal Bihari Rai, Prince Yadav, Siddharth Mishra, Yashovardhan Singh, Harsh Payal.
4) Lucknow Falcons Squad
Priyam Garg (Captain), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Aaradhya Yadav (WK), Pranjal Saini (WK), Akshu Bajwa, Aditya Kumar Singh, Harsh Tyagi, Parth Palawat, Navneet, Mohammad Shibli, Prashant Choudhary, Ali Zafar, Sameer Choudhary, Kritagya Singh, Vipraj Nigam.
5) Gorakhpur Lions Squad
Akshdeep Nath, Aryan Juyal (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Hardeep Singh, Siddharth Jain, Almas Shaukat, Anchit Yadav, Nishant Kushwaha, Abdul Rehman, Ankit Chaudhary, Kunal Yadav, Prince Yadav, Teerath Singh, Anshuman Singh, Shivam Sharma, Rohit Dwivedi, Vishal Nishad, Yash Dayal, Purnank Tyagi, Vasu Vats, Bhaskar Bharadwaj, Vijay Yadav (WK).
6) Noida Kings Squad
Nitish Rana (Captain), Priyam Garg, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shivam Mavi, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Lalit Yadav, Aman Khan, Harshit Rana, Akash Deep, Vaibhav Kandpal, Chirag Khurana, Aditya Sharma, Pradeep Sangwan, Suryansh Gupta.
UP T20 League Venue
Most UP T20 League matches are played at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, one of India’s modern international cricket venues.
UP T20 League Points Table
| Position | Team | Played (P) | Won (W) | Lost (L) | No Result (NR) | Points (Pts) | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
| 1 | Kashi Rudras (KRD) | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0.487 |
| 2 | Meerut Mavericks (MRM) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0.885 |
| 3 | Lucknow Falcons (LFC) | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0.053 |
| 4 | Gorakhpur Lions (GGL) | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | -0.779 |
| 5 | Noida Kings (NDK) | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | -0.398 |
| 6 | Kanpur Superstars (KSS) | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | -0.235 |
UP T20 League Winners List 2023 to 2026
| Season | Champion |
| 2023 | Kashi Rudras |
| 2024 | Meerut Mavericks |
| 2025 | Meerut Mavericks |
| 2026 | – |
Top Players in the UP T20 League 2026
Some notable performers include:
- Rinku Singh
- Dhruv Jurel
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Yash Dayal
- Mukesh Kumar
- Vipraj Nigam
Where to Watch UPT20 League Live 2026
Fans can watch the UPT20 League through official broadcasters and streaming platforms announced each season. Recent editions have been available for live streaming on Sony LIV, while score updates, fixtures, and points tables are also published on the official UP T20 League website.
Final Thoughts
The UP T20 League is one of the summer’s elite domestic franchise T20 tournaments in India. The league has strengthened the cricketing ecosystem of Uttar Pradesh, with competitive cricket, talent in young players and experienced professional players coming through as well as a growing fan base. The UPT20 League always brings excitement every season & also the next level of Indian cricketing stars and you will find here all about this league including its latest schedule, teams, points table, records or winners list.
FAQs
What is the UP T20 League?
The UPT20 League is a state-level franchise T20 cricket tournament organized by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA).
How many teams play in the UPT20 League?
The tournament features six franchise teams representing major cities of Uttar Pradesh.
When will the UP T20 League 2026 start?
The 2026 season is expected to begin in August 2026, with the final scheduled for September 2026.
Where are UPT20 League matches played?
Most matches are played at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Which team has won the most UP T20 League titles?
Meerut Mavericks are the most successful team so far, having won consecutive titles in 2024 and 2025.