Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025—the third season of the USA’s top-tier T20 franchise league—is set to electrify fans from June 12 or June 13 through July 13, 2025, featuring 34 high‑octane matches at three American venues.
Schedule & Fixtures
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League phase runs from mid-June to early July, beginning with defending champions Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns at Oakland Coliseum, California.
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Matches move to Grand Prairie Stadium (Dallas, Texas) for the main block and playoffs.
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The Central Broward Park Stadium in Florida hosts the remainder of the league matches.
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The season wraps up with playoffs and the final on July 13 in Dallas, Indian time July 14.
Teams & Squads
Six franchises compete in MLC 2025:
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Washington Freedom – captained by Glenn Maxwell
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San Francisco Unicorns – led by Corey Anderson
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MI New York – Nicholas Pooran as skipper
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Texas Super Kings – Faf du Plessis in charge
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Los Angeles Knight Riders
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Seattle Orcas – Heinrich Klaasen leads the squad
Squads are stacked with international stars and rising talent. MI New York boasts Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Trent Boult, and Rashid Khan. LA Knight Riders feature Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje and Jason Holder, while Seattle opens with David Warner, Shimron Hetmyer, Sikandar Raza, and Obed McCoy among others.
How to Watch Live
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In India: Full live stream via JioCinema / Disney+ Hotstar; Star Sports may carry some matches on TV.
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In the USA: Coverage via Willow TV, available standalone or through Sling TV, plus regional networks such as NBC Sports Bay Area (for San Francisco) and Monumental Sports Network (for Washington Freedom).
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Other countries:
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UK & Ireland: Premier Sports
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Australia & New Zealand: Amazon Prime / 7Plus
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Pakistan: A Sports
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Middle East / North Africa: Cricbuzz
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Caribbean, Africa: ESPN, etc.
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VPN services can help fans access geo-restricted broadcasts when traveling abroad.
Why MLC 2025 Matters
This edition sees a bigger footprint and richer talent pool than before. With 34 fixtures instead of last year’s 19, plus travel between California, Texas and Florida, the league reflects America’s growing cricket ambition. The final featuring MI New York clinching their second title in a thrilling last‑over finish capped the drama and quality of the tournament
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