3–18 October 2026 · Season 3WCL 2026 Schedule — Fixtures, Dates & Results
18 matches. Six nations. One venue, Sharjah. Follow every fixture from the opening match on 3 October to the grand final in Sharjah on 18 October 2026.
Next match · Match 16 · Australia v England
The full Season 3 schedule is set: 15 league matches, two semi-finals and the final. WCL Season 3 runs from 3–18 October 2026 in Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The league stage ends on 14 October, both semi-finals are on 16 October, and the final is on 18 October.
India face Australia in the opener at 3:30 PM UAE / 5:00 PM IST, followed by Pakistan against debutants Bangladesh at 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 PM IST. Defending champions South Africa begin against West Indies on 4 October.
Your matchday, at a glance
Filter by team, venue or stage below. Times default to UAE (UTC+4); switch to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the UK or your local timezone. Rest days: 6, 8, 12, 15 and 17 October.
FixturesWCL 2026 fixtures, live scores and results
Every league match, both semi-finals and the grand final, in date order. All teams are Champion sides.
18 matches · 6 cancelled
Times shown in UAE · UTC+4Saturday03 Oct2026
196/7 (20) — 150 (16.2)
India Champions won by 46 runs
Cancelled. Pakistan Champions withdrew from WCL 2026 after the Pakistan Cricket Board declined No Objection Certificates for their players.
Sunday04 Oct2026
242/5 (20) — 145 (18.2)
South Africa Champions won by 97 runs
171/8 (20) — 192/4 (20)
England Champions won by 21 runs
Monday05 Oct2026
Cancelled. Pakistan Champions withdrew from WCL 2026 after the Pakistan Cricket Board declined No Objection Certificates for their players.
164/9 (20) — 166/3 (16.1)
England Champions won by 7 wkts
Tuesday06 Oct2026
Cancelled. Pakistan Champions withdrew from WCL 2026 after the Pakistan Cricket Board declined No Objection Certificates for their players.
Wednesday07 Oct2026
203/6 (20) — 166/6 (20)
Australia Champions won by 37 runs
154 (19.1) — 156/3 (16.1)
West Indies Champions won by 7 wkts
Friday09 Oct2026
209/5 (20) — 210/2 (15.4)
South Africa Champions won by 8 wkts
218/4 (20) — 221/5 (19.1)
West Indies Champions won by 5 wkts
Saturday10 Oct2026
196/8 (20) — 198/6 (18.5)
South Africa Champions won by 4 wkts
Cancelled. Pakistan Champions withdrew from WCL 2026 after the Pakistan Cricket Board declined No Objection Certificates for their players.
Sunday11 Oct2026
119 (16.2) — 83 (18.1)
Australia Champions won by 36 runs
138/8 (20) — 141/9 (20)
Bangladesh Champions won by 3 runs
Monday12 Oct2026
Cancelled. Pakistan Champions withdrew from WCL 2026 after the Pakistan Cricket Board declined No Objection Certificates for their players.
Tuesday13 Oct2026
195/7 (20) — 204/5 (20)
South Africa Champions won by 9 runs
110/8 (20) — 111/4 (14.5)
West Indies Champions won by 6 wkts
Wednesday14 Oct2026
Cancelled. Pakistan Champions withdrew from WCL 2026 after the Pakistan Cricket Board declined No Objection Certificates for their players.
Friday16 Oct2026
Sunday18 Oct2026
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FormatHow the WCL 2026 schedule is structured
15 league matches lead into two semi-finals and the final.
- 01League stage · 3–14 October
Six teams play each other once: five fixtures per team and 15 league matches, all at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
- 02Semi-finals · 16 October
Both semi-finals take place in Sharjah, at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM UAE. The participating teams will be confirmed after the league stage.
- 03Grand final · 18 October
The two semi-final winners meet at Sharjah Cricket Stadium at 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 PM IST.
Afternoon: 3:30 PM UAE / 5:00 PM IST. Evening: 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 PM IST. On 3, 5 and 10 October only one league match is played, because the Pakistan Champions fixtures on those days were cancelled. The final on 18 October is an evening match.
The line-upWho is playing in WCL 2026
The six teams playing Season 3, plus Pakistan Champions, who withdrew on 6 October. Tap any side for the full squad, last season’s numbers and its fixtures.
South Africa Champions
Defending champions- 4W–1L2025
- 8Pts
Pakistan Champions
League leaders, 2025- 4W–0L2025
- 9Pts
India Champions
Champions, 2024- 1W–3L2025
- 3Pts
Australia Champions
David Warner joins for 2026- 3W–1L2025
- 5Pts
England Champions
Moeen Ali returns for 2026- 1W–3L2025
- 3Pts
West Indies Champions
Gayle, Bravo & Pollard- 1W–4L2025
- 2Pts
Bangladesh Champions
New for Season 3- 2026Debut
HistoryPrevious WCL schedules and results
How the first two editions were scheduled, and how they finished.
WCL 2025 — Season 2
18 July – 2 August 2025 · EnglandSix teams, 18 matches, four English grounds. South Africa Champions chased 196 in 16.5 overs to beat Pakistan Champions by nine wickets in the final at Edgbaston on 2 August. AB de Villiers made 120* from 60 balls and took Player of the Tournament with 431 runs at 143.67. The tournament opened with England Champions against Pakistan on 18 July.
WCL 2024 — Season 1
July 2024 · EnglandThe inaugural edition, won by India Champions, who beat Pakistan Champions by five wickets in the final. Yusuf Pathan was named Player of the Tournament. Australia Champions struck the most team sixes with 68, and Dan Christian led all batters with 20.
VenuesThe two WCL 2026 venues
Every WCL 2026 match is played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates, including both semi-finals and the final. Dubai International Cricket Stadium was due to host six league games on 9–11 October, but the Dubai leg was dropped when the fixture list was reissued on 6 October.
Every game of Season 3.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- Opening double-header · 3 October
- League stage · 3 to 14 October
- Both semi-finals · 16 October
- Grand final · 18 October, 7:30 PM UAE
The Dubai leg was dropped.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Had been due to host six league matches
- Scheduled for 9 to 11 October
- Moved to Sharjah when the fixture list was reissued
- Followed the Pakistan Champions withdrawal
WatchingHow to follow WCL 2026
Broadcast partners for Season 3 have not been announced. The 2025 edition was carried by Star Sports and FanCode in India, with SuperSport, TNT Sports and Willow covering other territories. Once Season 3 rights are confirmed we will list them on the broadcast guide.
Live scores for every match run in the fixture grid above, and the points table updates through the league stage.
AnswersWCL 2026 schedule — frequently asked questions
Has the full WCL 2026 schedule been announced?
The full Season 3 schedule is set: 15 league matches, two semi-finals and the final. WCL Season 3 runs from 3–18 October 2026 in Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The league stage ends on 14 October, both semi-finals are on 16 October, and the final is on 18 October.
What are the WCL 2026 dates?
The third season runs from 3 October to 18 October 2026. The final is on 18 October.
Where will WCL 2026 be played?
Every WCL 2026 match is played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates, including both semi-finals and the final. Dubai International Cricket Stadium had been due to stage six league matches from 9 to 11 October, but those fixtures were reorganised when the schedule was reissued on 6 October.
Which teams play in WCL 2026?
Six Champion nations are playing: India, England, Australia, South Africa, West Indies and, new for this season, Bangladesh Champions. Pakistan Champions withdrew on 6 October before playing a match.
Will India play Pakistan in WCL 2026?
No. Pakistan Champions withdrew from Season 3 on 6 October 2026, after the Pakistan Cricket Board declined No Objection Certificates for their players. The 10 October fixture was cancelled along with their five other matches, so India Champions and Pakistan Champions will not meet in this tournament.
How many matches are in the WCL 2026 schedule?
18 matches are being played: 15 league fixtures, two semi-finals and the final, all at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The original list had 24; the six Pakistan Champions fixtures were cancelled when they withdrew on 6 October.
Who won the last World Championship of Legends?
South Africa Champions won the 2025 title, beating Pakistan Champions by nine wickets in the final at Edgbaston on 2 August 2025. India Champions won the inaugural 2024 edition.
Which players are confirmed for WCL 2026?
Headline names include David Warner, Yuvraj Singh, AB de Villiers, Dwayne Bravo, Moeen Ali, Mahmudullah Riyad and Mohammad Ashraful. Playing XIs for each match are listed in its scorecard once the toss is made.
When do WCL 2026 tickets go on sale?
Every Season 3 match is now played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium; the Dubai leg was dropped when the fixture list was reissued. Ticket prices and booking details are not included in the schedule announcement; check the organisers’ official channels for ticket releases.
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