Kerala Cricket League 2025: Date, Venue, Timings, Teams, Live Streaming, and Broadcast for Season 2!

Kerala Cricket League

The highly anticipated Kerala Cricket League (KCL) 2025 began on August 21 (Thursday), where the defending champions Aries Kollam Sailors faced off against the previous edition’s runner-up, Calicut Globstars.

The second season of the tournament comprises 33 matches, including 30 fixtures in the group stages and 3 games in the knockout stages. In other words, the tournament follows the same format compared to the previous edition in 2024.

Also, the KCL 2025 will be hosted at a single venue in Kerala.  Six teams are set to battle for the highly coveted title, and the grand finale scheduled on September 07 (Sunday) will crown the champions of Kerala’s prestigious T20 league.

Each team is balanced with a mix of local and veteran stars, which allows Kerala’s young rising talent to exhibit their skills on a grand stage.

6 Teams to Compete for the Championship Title

These six franchises across Kerala will battle to lift the KCL 2025 trophy:

  • Aries Kollam Sailors
  • Alleppey Ripples
  • Calicut Globstars
  • Kochi Blue Tigers
  • Thrissur Titans
  • Trivandrum Royals

Kerala Cricket League (KCL) 2025 Hosting Venue

All 33 matches of the KCL 2025 will be hosted at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.

Famous Cricketers to Watch Out for in KCL 2025

Sanju Samson, who has been the reliable opening batter for Team India in the T20Is, is set to play the KCL season 2, representing Kochi Blue Tigers. The 30-year-old’s presence and experience add star power to Kerala’s T20 league.

The much more interesting fact is that Sanju will be playing under his brother’s captaincy, Saly Samson, which makes the Kochi-based franchise one of the highly discussed topics of this season.

Additionally, other notable cricketers from Kerala add experience and excitement to the tournament, including names such as:

  • Jalaj Saxena
  • KM Asif
  • Basil Thampi
  • Vishnu Vinod
  • Sachin Baby

Therefore, the teams boasting a mix of local and big talents make the KCL 2025 much more exciting than ever before and promise to offer memorable and adrenaline-pumped moments for all dedicated cricket fans across Kerala.

KCL 2025 Format

Likewise to the previous season, all matches of the KCL 2025 will follow a double-round robin format.

Each team will play 10 matches in the league stages before qualifying for the knockouts. In other words, each team will face off against another opponent team twice in the league stages.

KCL 2025 Schedule: Match Date and Timings

The following is a detailed schedule of KCL 2025, which includes all double-header contests before the knockouts:

League Stages Fixtures in August 2025:

Match NumberDate and DayTeam 1Team 2Timings (IST)
1.August 21 (Thursday)Aries Kollam SailorsCalicut Globstars02:30 pm
2.Adani Trivandrum RoyalsKochi Blue Tigers07:45 pm
3.August 22 (Friday)Alleppey RipplesThrissur Titans02:30 pm
4.Aries Kollam SailorsAdani Trivandrum Royals06:45 pm
5.August 23 (Saturday)Kochi Blue TigersAlleppey Ripples02:30 pm
6.Thrissur TitansCalicut Globstars06:45 pm
7.August 24 (Sunday)Calicut GlobstarsAdani Trivandrum Royals02:30 pm
8.Kochi Blue TigersAries Kollam Sailors06:45 pm
9.August 25 (Monday)Aries Kollam SailorsThrissur Titans02:30 pm
10.Alleppey RipplesAdani Trivandrum Royals06:45 pm
11.August 26 (Tuesday)Thrissur TitansKochi Blue Tigers02:30 pm
12.Alleppey RipplesCalicut Globstars06:45 pm
13.August 27 (Wednesday)Calicut GlobstarsKochi Blue Tigers02:30 pm
14.Adani Trivandrum RoyalsThrissur Titans06:45 pm
15.August 28 (Thursday)Kochi Blue TigersAdani Trivandrum Royals02:30 pm
16.Aries Kollam SailorsAlleppey Ripples06:45 pm
17.August 29 (Friday)Thrissur TitansAries Kollam Sailors02:30 pm
18.Calicut GlobstarsAlleppey Ripples06:45 pm
19.August 30 (Saturday)Adani Trivandrum RoyalsCalicut Globstars02:30 pm
20.Kochi Blue TigersThrissur Titans06:45 pm
21.August 31 (Sunday)Adani Trivandrum RoyalsAries Kollam Sailors02:30 pm
22.Alleppey RipplesKochi Blue Tigers06:45 pm

League Stages Fixtures in September 2025:

Match NumberDate and DayTeam 1Team 2Timings (IST)
23.September 01 (Monday)Thrissur TitansAlleppey Ripples02:30 pm
24.Calicut GlobstarsAries Kollam Sailors06:45 pm
25.September 02 (Tuesday)Kochi Blue TigersCalicut Globstars02:30 pm
26.Thrissur TitansAdani Trivandrum Royals06:45 pm
27.September 03 (Wednesday)Adani Trivandrum RoyalsAlleppey Ripples02:30 pm
28.Aries Kollam SailorsKochi Blue Tigers06:45 pm
29.September 04 (Thursday)Alleppey RipplesAries Kollam Sailors02:30 pm
30.Calicut GlobstarsThrissur Titans06:45 pm

Knockouts Fixtures KCL 2025:

Match NumberDate and DayMatchTimings (IST)
31.September 05 (Friday)1st Semi-Final02:30 pm
32.2nd Semi-Final06:45 pm
33.September 07 (Sunday)Final06:45 pm

Where to Watch Kerala Cricket League (KCL) 2025 Matches? Live Streaming and Broadcast Details REVEALED!

Viewers who are unable to watch all matches of KCL 2025 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram can enjoy the live action of the tournament’s second season from their convenient locations. All they require is to have access to the following correct live-streaming platforms and telecasting channels:

  • Live Streaming: FanCode App and Official Website
  • Broadcast: Star Sports 3 and Asianet Plus