Gelephu T20 Championship 2026 Confirms 10-Team Format and Full Fixtures Schedule

The Gelephu T20 Championship 2026 will be held from 2 May to 17 May at the Gelephu International Cricket Ground, featuring 10 teams divided into two groups in a structured league and knockout format.

The tournament brings together clubs from Bhutan and India, continuing to position Gelephu as a growing center for competitive regional cricket. The competition is divided into two groups of five teams each. Both groups will follow a single round-robin format, where each team plays four matches. A total of 10 matches will be played per group.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, followed by the final.

Group A Fixtures (2–6 May)

Group A includes Samtse Cricket, Banaras Super Kings, Linx Champion Challenger, Bengal Dooars, and Paro Cricket Club. The group stage opens on 2 May with Samtse Cricket facing Banaras Super Kings, followed by Linx Champion Challenger against Bengal Dooars.

Across five consecutive days, all teams will complete their four matches. Key fixtures include Paro Cricket Club versus Linx Champion Challenger on 3 May, Banaras Super Kings against Paro Cricket Club on 4 May, and Bengal Dooars facing Paro Cricket Club on 6 May.

Group B Fixtures (8–12 May)

Group B features SF Star, LFL Fighter, Dhekijuli Town Cricket Club, SKD All Stars, and We Brothers. Matches begin on 8 May with SF Star taking on LFL Fighter, followed by Dhekijuli Town Cricket Club against SKD All Stars.

The group stage runs through 12 May, with notable fixtures including We Brothers versus Dhekijuli Town Cricket Club on 9 May and LFL Fighter against SKD All Stars on 11 May.

The semi-finals will be played on 14 and 15 May.

  • Semi Final 1: Winner Group A vs Runner-up Group B
  • Semi Final 2: Winner Group B vs Runner-up Group A

The final will be held on 17 May.

With 20 group-stage matches scheduled across two phases and a clear qualification pathway, the Gelephu T20 Championship 2026 is designed for competitive balance and consistent match exposure.

The participation of clubs from both Bhutan and India adds a cross-border competitive edge, while the compact schedule ensures high-intensity cricket throughout the tournament window.