Major League Cricket 2025: Preview, Schedule, And Where To Watch

Major League Cricket 2025 marks the third season of the franchise Twenty20 cricket league. It was established by American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) in the United States in 2019. The 2025 season is also known as the 2025 Cognizant Major League Cricket for sponsorship reasons and is set to expand the tournament’s scale and excitement. 

It features six teams that will compete in a month-long schedule from mid-June to mid-July. The Washington Freedom enter the season as the defending champions, aiming to retain their title in the fierce competition.

Major League Cricket 2025

Major League Cricket 2025 will feature 34 matches, which is nearly double the number from previous seasons. The tournament is designed to avoid scheduling conflicts with other major T20 leagues, such as The Hundred, running from June 13 to July 12, 2025. 

Matches will be hosted across three venues in the United States: Grand Prairie Stadium (Texas), Broward County Stadium (Florida), and Oakland Coliseum (California), with capacities ranging from 7,200 to 20,000 spectators.

The league continues to attract international cricket stars alongside domestic talent, enhancing the quality and competitiveness of the matches. Players like Steve Smith, Rashid Khan, David Warner, and Sunil Narine headline the squads, bringing global attention to the league.

Major League Cricket 2025 Key Details

Duration: June 13 – July 12, 2025

Number of Teams: 6

Total Matches: 34

Venues: Grand Prairie Stadium (TX), Broward County Stadium (FL), Oakland Coliseum (CA)

Defending Champions: Washington Freedom

Season Format: Round-robin group stage followed by playoffs (Qualifier, Eliminator, Final)

Major League Cricket 2025 Schedule

Date	Match Details	Venue
June 13	Opening matches	Grand Prairie Stadium
June 14-30	Group stage matches	Grand Prairie, Lauderhill, Oakland
July 1-10	Remaining group matches and playoffs begin	All venues
July 12	Final match	Grand Prairie Stadium

Major League Cricket 2025 Teams and Captains

The six franchises competing in MLC 2025 are:

Team	Captain	Head Coach
Los Angeles Knight Riders	Sunil Narine	TBA
MI New York	Kieron Pollard	TBA
San Francisco Unicorns	Corey Anderson	Shane Watson
Seattle Orcas	David Warner	Matthew Mott
Texas Super Kings	Faf du Plessis	Stephen Fleming
Washington Freedom	Steve Smith	Ricky Ponting

Where To Watch Major League Cricket 2025

MLC 2025 will be broadcast and streamed live across multiple platforms to ensure accessibility for cricket fans worldwide.

Platform	Coverage Type	Availability
Willow TV	Live TV Broadcast	United States
ESPN+	Live Streaming	United States
Major League Cricket Official Website	Live Streaming	Global
Local Sports Networks	Regional Broadcasts	USA regions (depending on venue)

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