The World Championship of Legends (WCL) returns for its third season from October 3 to October 18, 2026, moving to the United Arab Emirates for the very first time.
All 24 matches of the tournament will be played across the Sharjah Cricket Stadium and the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Defending champions South Africa Champions will look to defend their crown against six other star-studded nations, including inaugural winners India Champions.
Cricket fans around the globe have their eyes firmly locked on the blockbuster India Champions vs Pakistan Champions clash, set for Saturday, October 10 in Dubai.
Tournament Format and Venues
Season 3 expands to seven teams with the arrival of Bangladesh Champions, joining India, Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies.
The tournament features a single round-robin league phase of 21 matches, followed by two semi-finals and the grand final.
Sharjah will host the opening week of matches as well as the knockout rounds, while Dubai will stage the high-profile weekend fixtures.
India vs Pakistan: Match Date, Venue and Timings
The high-voltage clash between India Champions and Pakistan Champions takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The match will be played under the lights at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM local UAE time (9:00 PM IST), as listed on the official
Yuvraj Singh and Shahid Afridi will lead their respective sides in a continuation of their historic rivalry, which saw India beat Pakistan in the inaugural 2024 final.
Where to Watch WCL 2026: Live Streaming and TV Channels
Fans in India can follow every ball of the tournament across television and digital platforms:
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Live Streaming in India: Complete live streaming of all 24 matches will be available on the FanCode app and website (
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TV Telecast in India: The tournament will air live on the Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, and Star Sports Hindi).
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UAE & Middle East: Broadcast available on Criclife and streaming via Starzplay.
Official WCL 2026 Match Schedule (All Times IST)
Matches are scheduled in two daily slots: afternoon games at 5:00 PM IST (3:30 PM UAE) and evening fixtures at 9:00 PM IST (7:30 PM UAE):
| Match # | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 1 | Oct 3, Sat | India Champions vs Australia Champions | Sharjah | 5:00 PM |
| 2 | Oct 3, Sat | Pakistan Champions vs Bangladesh Champions | Sharjah | 9:00 PM |
| 3 | Oct 4, Sun | South Africa Champions vs West Indies Champions | Sharjah | 5:00 PM |
| 4 | Oct 4, Sun | India Champions vs England Champions | Sharjah | 9:00 PM |
| 5 | Oct 5, Mon | Australia Champions vs Pakistan Champions | Sharjah | 5:00 PM |
| 6 | Oct 5, Mon | Bangladesh Champions vs England Champions | Sharjah | 9:00 PM |
| 7 | Oct 6, Tue | India Champions vs South Africa Champions | Sharjah | 5:00 PM |
| 8 | Oct 6, Tue | Pakistan Champions vs West Indies Champions | Sharjah | 9:00 PM |
| 9 | Oct 7, Wed | Australia Champions vs Bangladesh Champions | Sharjah | 5:00 PM |
| 10 | Oct 7, Wed | England Champions vs West Indies Champions | Sharjah | 9:00 PM |
| — | Oct 8, Thu | Rest Day | — | — |
| 11 | Oct 9, Fri | Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions | Dubai | 5:00 PM |
| 12 | Oct 9, Fri | Bangladesh Champions vs West Indies Champions | Dubai | 9:00 PM |
| 13 | Oct 10, Sat | England Champions vs South Africa Champions | Dubai | 5:00 PM |
| 14 | Oct 10, Sat | India Champions vs Pakistan Champions | Dubai | 9:00 PM |
| 15 | Oct 11, Sun | Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions | Dubai | 5:00 PM |
| 16 | Oct 11, Sun | India Champions vs Bangladesh Champions | Dubai | 9:00 PM |
| 17 | Oct 12, Mon | Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions | Sharjah | 9:00 PM |
| 18 | Oct 13, Tue | Australia Champions vs England Champions | Sharjah | 5:00 PM |
| 19 | Oct 13, Tue | India Champions vs West Indies Champions | Sharjah | 9:00 PM |
| 20 | Oct 14, Wed | England Champions vs Pakistan Champions | Sharjah | 5:00 PM |
| 21 | Oct 14, Wed | Bangladesh Champions vs South Africa Champions | Sharjah | 9:00 PM |
| — | Oct 15, Thu | Rest Day | — | — |
| 22 | Oct 16, Fri | Semi-Final 1 (1st vs 4th) | Sharjah | 5:00 PM |
| 23 | Oct 16, Fri | Semi-Final 2 (2nd vs 3rd) | Sharjah | 9:00 PM |
| — | Oct 17, Sat | Rest Day | — | — |
| 24 | Oct 18, Sun | WCL 2026 Grand Final | Sharjah | 5:00 PM |
All Seven Squads for WCL 2026
India Champions
Yuvraj Singh (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Robin Uthappa, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Stuart Binny, Dhawal Kulkarni, Varun Aaron, Mohit Sharma, Pawan Negi, Rishi Dhawan, Abhimanyu Mithun.
Pakistan Champions
Shahid Afridi (c), Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Sharjeel Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, Asif Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Umar Amin, Asif Afridi, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Rumman Raees.
South Africa Champions (Defending Champions)
AB de Villiers (c), Faf du Plessis, Jacques Kallis, Albie Morkel, Imran Tahir, Wayne Parnell, JP Duminy, Colin Ingram, Richard Levi, Morne van Wyk, Hardus Viljoen, Aaron Phangiso, Duanne Olivier.
Australia Champions
David Warner (c), Chris Lynn, Ben Dunk, Usman Khawaja, Brett Lee, Nathan Coulter-Nile, D’Arcy Short, Andrew Tye, Daniel Christian, Ben Laughlin, Peter Siddle.
West Indies Champions
Chris Gayle (c), Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Lendl Simmons, Andre Fletcher, Sulieman Benn, Daren Sammy, Fidel Edwards, Ashley Nurse.
England Champions
Eoin Morgan (c), Jason Roy, Kevin Pietersen, Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Ravi Bopara, Phil Mustard, Monty Panesar, Samit Patel, Liam Plunkett.
Bangladesh Champions
Mahmudullah Riyad (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Ashraful, Arafat Sunny, Shuvagata Hom, Rony Talukdar.
