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BCCI has announced a 1,788-match Indian domestic season for 2026-27 across men's and women's cricket, covering Senior, U23, U19, U16 and U15 events. The board said the calendar will start with the Duleep Trophy on 23 August 2026 and aims to strengthen India's domestic structure across formats and age groups through a balanced, competitive season-long schedule.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the schedule for the Indian Domestic Season 2026-27, which will feature 1,788 matches across age groups and formats in men’s and women’s cricket during the course of the season. The season will feature tournaments across Senior, U23, U19 and U16 categories in men’s cricket, along with an extensive calendar across Senior, U23, U19 and U15 women’s competitions.

The domestic season will commence with the prestigious Duleep Trophy from 23rd August 2026, marking the beginning of another extensive and highly competitive calendar that continues to elevate the standards of domestic cricket in India.

The 2026-27 domestic season reflects the BCCI’s continued commitment to building a strong and competitive domestic structure while ensuring a balanced progression across formats and categories.

The red-ball segment of the season will begin with the Duleep Trophy featuring six zonal teams, followed by the Irani Cup from 1st October. The Ranji Trophy and the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy will continue to be played in a two-phase format, ensuring adequate recovery time for players while continuing to prioritise multi-day cricket in the domestic structure. The Ranji Trophy Elite Group will feature 32 teams across four groups, while the Plate Group will comprise six teams.