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The World Championship of Legends returns for its third season from October 3 to 18, with every match in the UAE.
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India Champions open against Australia Champions on October 3 and meet Pakistan Champions on October 10.
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Star Sports Network and FanCode broadcast the tournament in India, while Willow TV covers the USA and Canada.
The third edition of the World Championship of Legends kicked off on October 3, 2026
The World Championship of Legends is back for a third season. This edition, however, will not feature England.
Seven teams of former international stars will play across 16 days in the United Arab Emirates, with the tournament starting on Saturday, October 3, and ending with a final on Sunday, October 18.
India Champions, featuring Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina, open their campaign against Australia Champions on October 3.
Pakistan Champions, featuring Shahid Afridi, Kamran Akmal and Mohammad Hafeez, play Bangladesh Champions later the same day. India and Pakistan, the Champions, then meet on October 10.
The 2025 edition in England reportedly reached a global television and digital audience of 409 million. The move to the UAE is also set to strengthen the competition’s presence across the Gulf and South Asia.
Here is the full schedule with local and IST timings, followed by a guide to where fans worldwide can watch.
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WCL 2026 schedule with fixtures, dates and timings
Every match on the published schedule is listed at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, although Dubai International Cricket Stadium is also named as a host venue for the tournament. Matches are generally played in two daily slots, at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM local time, which translates to 5 PM and 9 PM in India.
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India Champions vs Australia Champions |
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Pakistan Champions vs Bangladesh Champions |
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South Africa Champions vs West Indies Champions |
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India Champions vs South Africa Champions |
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The league stage is a round-robin, with each of the seven teams playing the other six once across 21 matches. The semi-finals are scheduled as first place against fourth and second place against third, so the final line-up will only be known once the group fixtures finish on October 14.
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How to watch WCL 2026 season 3 live worldwide
Broadcast partners for Season 3 are still being confirmed in several territories, so the details below are subject to change. In India, fans can watch on Star Sports Network and stream on FanCode, while viewers in the USA and Canada can sign up for Willow TV to follow every match live.
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