Mumbai T20 League returns, Set to be played just after IPL 2025

The much-awaited third season of the Mumbai T20 League has been announced. On Tuesday, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officially announced the Wankhede Stadium to be the host venue for the league. It will host all the matches of the season. The tournament will feature 8 franchises, representing different parts of the city.

Season 3 from May 26

The third edition of the tournament is set to begin on May 26. It will start just a day after the final of IPL 2025. The tournament will span 2 weeks and end on June 8. Notably, the league is among India’s top domestic T20 franchise tournaments.

It has thrown into the limelight multiple talents, with some of them even playing for India. Shivan Dube, Tushar Deshpande and Shams Mulani are some of the examples.

MCA’s initiative for children

The Mumbai Cricket Association has taken up a special initiative. It will invite underprivileged children and students from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools to attend the matches. The children will be able to witness the thrilling competition.

MCA President Ajinkya Naik said, “The T20 Mumbai League has been a game-changer not just for cricket in the city, but also for Indian cricket. The last two editions saw several players impressing with remarkable performances and making their mark on the national stage. Watching star players live is incredibly inspiring for the next generation, and we want to use this opportunity to bring underprivileged children and BMC school students to the stadium — encouraging them to get inspired and dream big.”

Wankhede Stadium to be the host

The iconic Wankhede Stadium will host all the matches of the season. “Wankhede Stadium is the pride of Mumbai and one of the most iconic cricket venues in the world. It has witnessed countless unforgettable moments in both, domestic and international cricket. The stadium’s electrifying atmosphere makes it the ideal stage for Season 3. The response from fans in the previous editions was overwhelming, and we look forward to seeing even more fans in the stands this year as we promise to deliver thrilling action,” commented MCA Secretary Abhay Hadap.

Notably, Rohit Sharma will be the official face of the tournament, attracting even more people towards it.

Eight teams in the tournament

The tournament will continue to feature eight franchises: North Mumbai Panthers (Horizon Sports India Private Limited), ARCS Andheri (Arcs Sports & Entertainment Private Limited), Triumph Knights Mumbai North East (Transcon Triumph Knights Private Limited), Namo Bandra Blasters (Pk Sports Ventures Private Limited), Eagle Thane Strikers (Eagle Infra India Ltd.) and Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs (World Star Premier League LLP) along with two new teams SoBo Mumbai Falcons (Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd.) and Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals (Royal Edge Sports & Entertainment).

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