OAKLAND, CA – March 20, 2026 – Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC) today announced that the 2026 Playoffs, including the Championship Final, will take place at the iconic Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum in July. This will mark the first time the league’s postseason is played on the West Coast following three consecutive sold out Championship Finals in Grand Prairie, TX.
In addition to hosting the Playoffs, the Coliseum will stage an exciting stretch of regular season action from June 24-28, giving fans the opportunity to see all six MLC teams in action across eight matches in five days. Following this regular season run, MLC will return to the Oakland Coliseum for the Playoffs on July 15 with the Championship Final scheduled for July 18.
“The energy our fans have brought to the Championship Final in Grand Prairie the past three years has been incredible, with each one selling out and creating an unforgettable atmosphere for players and supporters alike,” said Johnny Grave, CEO of MLC. “As our fanbase continues to grow across the country, we’re excited to break new ground and bring that same playoff intensity to the Oakland Coliseum. The Bay Area showed tremendous passion for cricket last summer, and we’re looking forward to welcoming fans for an even bigger celebration of the game with both regular season matches and the MLC Championship Final on the West Coast.”
MLC made its debut at the Oakland Coliseum last summer, drawing large crowds and producing several record-breaking performances. The highlight came from San Francisco Unicorns star Finn Allen, who smashed 19 sixes in a breathtaking 151 off just 51 balls. The innings set the highest individual score in MLC history and the fastest 150 in T20 cricket, with 134 of his runs coming from boundaries.
The venue quickly established itself as one of the most exciting batting stages in the league, with five innings surpassing 200 runs and two successful chases under 180 during the tournament.
The announcement follows confirmation that the 2026 season will open at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas, on June 18. Grand Prairie will host 15 matches across nine days of cricket, split over two separate stretches, giving fans multiple opportunities to see many of the world’s best T20 players in action this summer. MLC will also debut in Los Angeles, CA at the Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona from July 1-5. The 2026 season will be MLC’s fourth, having begun play in 2023, and will run from June 18 to July 18.
Fans can register for presale access today via the Major League Cricket website. Fans are also encouraged to follow MLC’s social channels and visit the Major League Cricket website for more information.
