The Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season will start very soon. India’s premier domestic first-class cricket tournament features 38 teams competing across multiple groups for the prestigious title. The tournament showcases the best domestic talent and serves as a crucial pathway to international cricket.
Cricket enthusiasts can catch all the action from this historic tournament. Read on to know where and how to watch all the matches live.
Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Tournament Overview
The Ranji Trophy is India’s most prestigious domestic cricket competition, featuring teams from across the country competing in the traditional red-ball format.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | First-Class (4-day matches) |
| Teams | 32 teams across Elite Groups A, B, C, and D6 teams in the Plate League |
| Competition Type | Domestic championship |
| Duration | October 15, 2025 – February 28, 2026 |
| Tournament Structure | Group Stage + Quarter-Finals + Semi-Finals + Final |
Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Complete Match Schedule
The tournament features 119 matches played across various venues in India. Here’s the complete fixture list:
Elite
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15-18 | Uttar Pradesh vs Andhra, Elite Group A | Green Park, Kanpur | 9:30 AM |
| Hyderabad vs Delhi, Elite Group D | NexGen Cricket Ground, Hyderabad | 9:30 AM | |
| Rajasthan vs Chhattisgarh, Elite Group D | Madan Paliwal Miraj Sports Centre, Rajsamand | 9:30 AM | |
| Jammu and Kashmir vs Mumbai, Elite Group D | Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar | 9:30 AM | |
| Puducherry vs Himachal Pradesh, Elite Group D | Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground | 9:30 AM | |
| Railways vs Haryana, Elite Group C | Pithwala Stadium, Bhimpore, Surat | 9:30 AM | |
| Bengal vs Uttarakhand, Elite Group C | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 9:30 AM | |
| Gujarat vs Assam, Elite Group C | Narendra Modi Stadium A Ground, Ahmedabad | 9:30 AM | |
| Services vs Tripura, Elite Group C | Palam A Stadium, Delhi | 9:30 AM | |
| Saurashtra vs Karnataka, Elite Group B | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot | 9:30 AM | |
| Tamil Nadu vs Jharkhand, Elite Group A | Sri Ramakrishna College Ground, Coimbatore | 9:30 AM | |
| Odisha vs Baroda, Elite Group A | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack | 9:30 AM | |
| Nagaland vs Vidarbha, Elite Group A | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru | 9:30 AM | |
| Kerala vs Maharashtra, Elite Group B | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | 9:30 AM | |
| Goa vs Chandigarh, Elite Group B | Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground, Porvorim | 9:30 AM | |
| Madhya Pradesh vs Punjab, Elite Group B | Emerald High School Ground, Indore | 9:30 AM | |
| Oct 25-28 | Bengal vs Gujarat, Elite Group C | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 9:30 AM |
| Uttarakhand vs Railways, Elite Group C | Kaushiki Cricket Ground, Jim Corbett, Ramnagar | 9:30 AM | |
| Assam vs Services, Elite Group C | Tinsukia District Sports Association Ground | 9:30 AM | |
| Puducherry vs Hyderabad, Elite Group D | Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground | 9:30 AM | |
| Mumbai vs Chhattisgarh, Elite Group D | Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai | 9:30 AM | |
| Jammu and Kashmir vs Rajasthan, Elite Group D | Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar | 9:30 AM | |
| Delhi vs Himachal Pradesh, Elite Group D | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 9:30 AM | |
| Tripura vs Haryana, Elite Group C | Ch Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium, Rohtak | 9:30 AM | |
| Punjab vs Kerala, Elite Group B | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium | 9:30 AM | |
| Uttar Pradesh vs Odisha, Elite Group A | Green Park, Kanpur | 9:30 AM | |
| Nagaland vs Tamil Nadu, Elite Group A | Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima, Dimapur | 9:30 AM | |
| Andhra vs Baroda, Elite Group A | Dr PVG Raju ACA Sports Complex, Vizianagaram | 9:30 AM | |
| Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Elite Group A | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur | 9:30 AM | |
| Chandigarh vs Maharashtra, Elite Group B | Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh | 9:30 AM | |
| Karnataka vs Goa, Elite Group B | KSCA Navule Stadium, Shimoga | 9:30 AM | |
| Saurashtra vs Madhya Pradesh, Elite Group B | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot | 9:30 AM | |
| Nov 01-04 | Gujarat vs Haryana, Elite Group C | Gujarat College Ground, Ahmedabad | 9:30 AM |
| Services vs Uttarakhand, Elite Group C | Palam A Stadium, Delhi | 9:30 AM | |
| Assam vs Railways, Elite Group C | Tinsukia District Sports Association Ground | 9:30 AM | |
| Delhi vs Puducherry, Elite Group D | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 9:30 AM | |
| Rajasthan vs Mumbai, Elite Group D | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 9:30 AM | |
| Chhattisgarh vs Jammu and Kashmir, Elite Group D | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur | 9:30 AM | |
| Himachal Pradesh vs Hyderabad, Elite Group D | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, Nadaun | 9:30 AM | |
| Tripura vs Bengal, Elite Group C | Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium, Agartala | 9:30 AM | |
| Kerala vs Karnataka, Elite Group B | KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram, Thiruvananthapuram | 9:30 AM | |
| Baroda vs Uttar Pradesh, Elite Group A | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara | 9:30 AM | |
| Tamil Nadu vs Vidarbha, Elite Group A | Sri Ramakrishna College Ground, Coimbatore | 9:30 AM | |
| Odisha vs Andhra, Elite Group A | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack | 9:30 AM | |
| Jharkhand vs Nagaland, Elite Group A | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi | 9:30 AM | |
| Maharashtra vs Saurashtra, Elite Group B | Golf Club Ground, Nasik | 9:30 AM | |
| Goa vs Punjab, Elite Group B | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium | 9:30 AM | |
| Madhya Pradesh vs Chandigarh, Elite Group B | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | 9:30 AM | |
| Nov 08-11 | Gujarat vs Services, Elite Group C | Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium, Nadiad | 9:30 AM |
| Railways vs Bengal, Elite Group C | Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Vesu, Surat | 9:30 AM | |
| Haryana vs Uttarakhand, Elite Group D | Ch Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium, Rohtak | 9:30 AM | |
| Chhattisgarh vs Puducherry, Elite Group D | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur | 9:30 AM | |
| Mumbai vs Himachal Pradesh, Elite Group D | Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai | 9:30 AM | |
| Delhi vs Jammu and Kashmir, Elite Group D | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 9:30 AM | |
| Hyderabad vs Rajasthan, Elite Group D | NexGen Cricket Ground, Hyderabad | 9:30 AM | |
| Tripura vs Assam, Elite Group C | Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium, Agartala | 9:30 AM | |
| Kerala vs Saurashtra, Elite Group B | KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram, Thiruvananthapuram | 9:30 AM | |
| Uttar Pradesh vs Nagaland, Elite Group A | Green Park, Kanpur | 9:30 AM | |
| Andhra vs Tamil Nadu, Elite Group A | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium | 9:30 AM | |
| Vidarbha vs Odisha, Elite Group A | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur | 9:30 AM | |
| Baroda vs Jharkhand, Elite Group A | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara | 9:30 AM | |
| Maharashtra vs Karnataka, Elite Group B | Golf Club Ground, Nasik | 9:30 AM | |
| Goa vs Madhya Pradesh, Elite Group B | Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground, Porvorim | 9:30 AM | |
| Chandigarh vs Punjab, Elite Group B | Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh | 9:30 AM | |
| Nov 16-19 | Uttarakhand vs Gujarat, Elite Group C | Abhimanyu Cricket Academy, Dehradun | 9:30 AM |
| Bengal vs Assam, Elite Group C | Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyani | 9:30 AM | |
| Haryana vs Services, Elite Group C | Ch Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium, Rohtak | 9:30 AM | |
| Mumbai vs Puducherry, Elite Group D | Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai | 9:30 AM | |
| Himachal Pradesh vs Chhattisgarh, Elite Group D | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, Nadaun | 9:30 AM | |
| Jammu and Kashmir vs Hyderabad, Elite Group D | Hostel Ground JKCA, Jammu | 9:30 AM | |
| Rajasthan vs Delhi, Elite Group D | Madan Paliwal Miraj Sports Centre, Rajsamand | 9:30 AM | |
| Railways vs Tripura, Elite Group C | Sardar Vallabhai Patel Stadium, Valsad | 9:30 AM | |
| Karnataka vs Chandigarh, Elite Group B | KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground, Hubli | 9:30 AM | |
| Tamil Nadu vs Uttar Pradesh, Elite Group A | Sri Ramakrishna College Ground, Coimbatore | 9:30 AM | |
| Jharkhand vs Andhra, Elite Group A | Keenan Stadium, Jamshedpur | 9:30 AM | |
| Odisha vs Nagaland, Elite Group A | KIIT Stadium, Bhubaneswar | 9:30 AM | |
| Vidarbha vs Baroda, Elite Group A | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur | 9:30 AM | |
| Punjab vs Maharashtra, Elite Group B | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium | 9:30 AM | |
| Saurashtra vs Goa, Elite Group B | TBC | 9:30 AM | |
| Madhya Pradesh vs Kerala, Elite Group B | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | 9:30 AM | |
| Jan 22-25 | Gujarat vs Railways, Elite Group C | Narendra Modi Stadium A Ground, Ahmedabad | 9:30 AM |
| Bengal vs Services, Elite Group C | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 9:30 AM | |
| Assam vs Haryana, Elite Group C | ACA Cricket Academy Ground, Fulung, Guwahati | 9:30 AM | |
| Puducherry vs Jammu and Kashmir, Elite Group D | Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground | 9:30 AM | |
| Hyderabad vs Mumbai, Elite Group D | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 9:30 AM | |
| Chhattisgarh vs Delhi, Elite Group D | TBC | 9:30 AM | |
| Rajasthan vs Himachal Pradesh, Elite Group D | Madan Paliwal Miraj Sports Centre, Rajsamand | 9:30 AM | |
| Tripura vs Uttarakhand, Elite Group C | Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium, Agartala | 9:30 AM | |
| Kerala vs Chandigarh, Elite Group B | KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram, Thiruvananthapuram | 9:30 AM | |
| Uttar Pradesh vs Jharkhand, Elite Group A | Victoria Park Stadium, Meerut | 9:30 AM | |
| Odisha vs Tamil Nadu, Elite Group A | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack | 9:30 AM | |
| Andhra vs Vidarbha, Elite Group A | Dr PVG Raju ACA Sports Complex, Vizianagaram | 9:30 AM | |
| Baroda vs Nagaland, Elite Group A | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara | 9:30 AM | |
| Maharashtra vs Goa, Elite Group B | Deccan Gymkhana Ground, Pune | 9:30 AM | |
| Karnataka vs Madhya Pradesh, Elite Group B | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 9:30 AM | |
| Saurashtra vs Punjab, Elite Group B | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot | 9:30 AM | |
| Jan 29-Feb 01 | Haryana vs Bengal, Elite Group C | Ch Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium, Rohtak | 9:30 AM |
| Uttarakhand vs Assam, Elite Group C | Abhimanyu Cricket Academy, Dehradun | 9:30 AM | |
| Services vs Railways, Elite Group C | Palam A Stadium, Delhi | 9:30 AM | |
| Puducherry vs Rajasthan, Elite Group D | Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground | 9:30 AM | |
| Mumbai vs Delhi, Elite Group D | Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai | 9:30 AM | |
| Hyderabad vs Chhattisgarh, Elite Group D | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 9:30 AM | |
| Himachal Pradesh vs Jammu and Kashmir, Elite Group D | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, Nadaun | 9:30 AM | |
| Tripura vs Gujarat, Elite Group C | Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium, Agartala | 9:30 AM | |
| Chandigarh vs Saurashtra, Elite Group B | Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh | 9:30 AM | |
| Vidarbha vs Uttar Pradesh, Elite Group A | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur | 9:30 AM | |
| Tamil Nadu vs Baroda, Elite Group A | Sri Ramakrishna College Ground, Coimbatore | 9:30 AM | |
| Nagaland vs Andhra, Elite Group A | Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima, Dimapur | 9:30 AM | |
| Jharkhand vs Odisha, Elite Group A | Keenan Stadium, Jamshedpur | 9:30 AM | |
| Madhya Pradesh vs Maharashtra, Elite Group B | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | 9:30 AM | |
| Goa vs Kerala, Elite Group B | Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground, Porvorim | 9:30 AM | |
| Punjab vs Karnataka, Elite Group B | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium | 9:30 AM | |
| Feb 06-10 | 1st Quarter-Final (A1 v C2) | TBC | 9:30 AM |
| 2nd Quarter-Final (B1 v D2) | TBC | 9:30 AM | |
| 3rd Quarter-Final (C1 v A2) | TBC | 9:30 AM | |
| 4th Quarter-Final (D1 v B2) | TBC | 9:30 AM | |
| Feb 15-19 | 1st Semi Final | TBC | 9:30 AM |
| 2nd Semi Final | TBC | 9:30 AM | |
| Feb 24-28 | Final | TBC | 9:30 AM |
Plate
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 – Oct 18 | Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh, Plate | Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, Patna | 9:30 AM |
| Sikkim vs Manipur, Plate | SICA ground, Rangpo | 9:30 AM | |
| Meghalaya vs Mizoram, Plate | Meghalaya Cricket Association Cricket Ground, Shillong | 9:30 AM | |
| Oct 25 – Oct 28 | Manipur vs Bihar, Plate | Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium, Nadiad | 9:30 AM |
| Meghalaya vs Sikkim, Plate | Meghalaya Cricket Association Cricket Ground, Shillong | 9:30 AM | |
| Arunachal Pradesh vs Mizoram, Plate | ADSA Railways Cricket Ground, Ahmedabad | 9:30 AM | |
| Nov 01 – Nov 04 | Mizoram vs Sikkim, Plate | Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand | 9:30 AM |
| Manipur vs Arunachal Pradesh, Plate | Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground, Ahmedabad | 9:30 AM | |
| Bihar vs Meghalaya, Plate | Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, Patna | 9:30 AM | |
| Nov 08 – Nov 11 | Sikkim vs Bihar, Plate | SICA ground, Rangpo | 9:30 AM |
| Arunachal Pradesh vs Meghalaya, Plate | Pithwala Stadium, Bhimpore, Surat | 9:30 AM | |
| Mizoram vs Manipur, Plate | Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand | 9:30 AM | |
| Nov 16 – Nov 19 | Bihar vs Mizoram, Plate | Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, Patna | 9:30 AM |
| Manipur vs Meghalaya, Plate | Pithwala Stadium, Bhimpore, Surat | 9:30 AM | |
| Sikkim vs Arunachal Pradesh, Plate | SICA ground, Rangpo | 9:30 AM | |
| Jan 22 – Jan 26 | Final | TBC, TBC | 9:30 AM |
How to Watch Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Live
Cricket fans have excellent options to watch all the action from the Ranji Trophy 2025-26. You can choose from TV broadcasting or online streaming platforms.
1. Star Sports Network (TV Channels)
Star Sports Network will broadcast matches from the Ranji Trophy 2025-26. This is the primary television option for fans in India.
Available Channels:
- Star Sports 1
- Star Sports 1 HD
- Star Sports 2
- Star Sports 2 HD
- Star Sports 1 Hindi
- Star Sports 1 Hindi HD
- Star Sports 1 Tamil (select matches)
- Star Sports 1 Telugu (select matches)
What you need:
- Cable or DTH connection with Star Sports channels
- TV or any device that can display Star Sports channels
Star Sports Features:
- Live coverage of selected matches
- Expert commentary in multiple languages
- High-definition picture quality
- Pre-match and post-match analysis
- Match highlights and replays
- Available across India
2. JioHotstar (Online Streaming)
Cricket fans can also watch the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 on the JioHotstar app and website. This streaming service provides comprehensive coverage of all matches.
JioHotstar Benefits:
- Watch on phone, tablet, computer, or smart TV
- Live streaming of all matches
- Watch anywhere with internet connection
- User-friendly app interface
- Compatible with all devices
- Multiple video quality options
- Catch-up feature for missed matches
- Match replays and highlights
What you need:
- JioHotstar subscription
- Stable internet connection
- Compatible device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, smart TV)
Conclusion: Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Available on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar
The Ranji Trophy 2025-26 promises exceptional cricket entertainment for fans across India. With Star Sports Network covering matches on television and JioHotstar providing online streaming, there are convenient ways to watch every ball of every match.
Whether you want to witness domestic stalwarts in action, see emerging talents showcase their skills, or enjoy high-quality red-ball cricket from India’s premier first-class tournament, this season offers something for every cricket enthusiast.
Don’t miss any moment of this exciting tournament – choose your preferred viewing method and get ready for some outstanding domestic cricket action!
FAQs
1. Is the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 free to watch?
You need Star Sports channels in your TV package or a JioHotstar subscription to watch the matches. Check with your cable provider for Star Sports availability.
2. Can I watch Ranji Trophy 2025-26 on my mobile phone?
You can watch through the JioHotstar app on your mobile phone. The app works excellently on smartphones and tablets.
3. What time do Ranji Trophy 2025-26 matches start?
Most matches start at 9:30 AM IST (4:00 AM GMT). This is the standard start time for all group stage and knockout matches.
4. Where are the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 matches being played?
Matches are being played at various venues across India, including iconic stadiums like Eden Gardens (Kolkata), M.Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru), Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi), and many other prominent cricket grounds.
5. How many teams are participating in Ranji Trophy 2025-26?
32 teams are participating across four Elite Groups (A, B, C, and D), including traditional powerhouses like Mumbai, Karnataka, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and many others. 6 teams are a part of the plate stage of the tournament.
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