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10 Major Upcoming Cricket Leagues In 2025: With IPL 2025 wrapped up and an RCB victory in their 1st trophy in 18 years, cricket fans may see a slowdown in action, but there's still plenty of excitement. The cricket calendar for the year 2025 is still packed with great domestic and international T20S and T10S leagues happening in a few countries where fans can enjoy the mix of international star power and upcoming talent that brings fans so much excitement throughout the year.

From England’s T20 Blast to the Caribbean’s colourful CPL, and from America’s growing Major League Cricket (MLC) to Sri Lanka’s LPL, every tournament has its own unique style and fan base. India also hosts the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), giving a great platform to regional talent. Leagues like The Hundred in England and Abu Dhabi T10 in the UAE bring exciting formats, fast-paced action, and new rules to attract more audiences.

Later in the year, large tournaments like the Big Bash League (BBL), SA20, and ILT20 will make the winter months even more enjoyable. In addition to providing fans with entertainment, these leagues help cricket expand internationally and provide players with more opportunities to succeed. Following IPL 2025, these upcoming leagues offer nonstop cricket action, regardless of your preference for long sixes or fast-paced innings.

List Of 10 Major Upcoming Cricket Leagues In 2025 After IPL

Here is the list of 10 major upcoming cricket leagues around the world in 2025 after IPL with their start and ending dates, so that you can schedule your time and continue with the enjoyment of watching cricket.

 Upcoming Cricket Leagues in 2025  Full Form  Date
 T20 BLAST  Twenty20 Blast  May 29 – Sep 13
 TNPL 2025  Tamil Nadu Premier League  June 5 – July 6
 MLC 2025  Major League Cricket  June 13 – July 14
 LPL 2025    Lanka Premier League  July 25 – August 20
 HUNDRED 2025  100-ball cricket  August 5 – August 31
 CPL 2025   Caribbean Premier League  August 15 – September 22
 ABU DHABI T10 2025  10-over cricket league  November 18 – November 30
 ILT20 2025  International League T20  December 2, 2025 – January 4, 2026
 SA20 2025-26    South Africa T20 League  December 26, 2025 – January 26, 2026
 BBL 2025-26  Big Bash League  December 2025 – January 2026

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1. T20 Blast (May 29 – Sep 13, 2025)

T20 Blast stands for Twenty20 Blast, a popular domestic T20 cricket league in England and Wales. Organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), this tournament features county teams and is known for exciting matches and a strong fan base. It’s one of the oldest T20 leagues in the world.

2. TNPL 2025 (June 5 – July 6, 2025)

TNPL stands for the Tamil Nadu Premier League, hosted by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) in India. This league features local players and rising stars from Tamil Nadu. It helps in promoting grassroots cricket and brings great entertainment for local fans.

 

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3. MLC 2025 (June 13 – July 14, 2025)

MLC stands for Major League Cricket, which is hosted in the United States. It is a growing franchise-based T20 league that includes top international and American players. The league aims to popularise cricket in the US and provide global exposure to American talent.

4. LPL 2025 (July 25 – August 20, 2025)

LPL is the Lanka Premier League, hosted by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). This T20 league features both local and international players. It plays a big role in boosting Sri Lanka’s domestic cricket scene and offers competitive action with passionate fans.

5. The Hundred 2025 (August 5 – 31, 2025)

The Hundred is a unique 100-ball cricket tournament held in England and Wales, organised by the ECB. It features eight city-based men's and women's teams. The format is fast and exciting, attracting new audiences with its short and action-packed matches.

6. CPL 2025 (August 15 – September 22, 2025)

CPL stands for the Caribbean Premier League, hosted across Caribbean countries like Trinidad, Guyana, and Jamaica. Known for its festive vibe and exciting cricket, CPL includes top West Indies stars and international players. It’s one of the most colourful T20 leagues in the world.

7. Abu Dhabi T10 2025 (November 18 – 30, 2025)

Abu Dhabi T10 is a 10-over cricket league held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This league is short and fast-paced, with matches lasting only 90 minutes. It attracts global stars and is perfect for fans who enjoy quick entertainment.

 

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8. ILT20 2025 (December 2, 2025 – January 4, 2026)

ILT20 stands for International League T20, also hosted in the UAE. Launched recently, this franchise league includes star players from around the world and is backed by strong investment. It is quickly becoming a major player in the T20 circuit.

9. SA20 2025-26 (December 26, 2025 – January 26, 2026)

South Africa T20 League (SA20) is South Africa’s premium franchise T20 league. It features teams owned by IPL franchise owners and includes top local and international stars, offering world-class cricket action.

10. BBL 2025-26 (December 2025 – January 2026)

BBL stands for Big Bash League is one of the most popular T20 leagues globally. Known for its family-friendly environment, great crowd support, and entertaining matches, BBL features city-based teams and some of the best T20 talent worldwide.