July 20 – August 10, 2026
Phase 1
Phase 1: Registration & State Trials
Open registration for all ages across India. Catch & Watch OTT streams the raw, emotional audition stories of ordinary people getting selected.
August 15 – September 10, 2026
Phase 2
Phase 2: The 25/25 State Knockouts
The Great Filter — 50 teams per state clash in sudden-death matches. Regional coverage led by Zee Kannada, Zee Tamil, and Zee Hindi News.
September 15 – October 5, 2026
Phase 3
Phase 3: National Inter-State Clashes
36 state champions face off on neutral national grounds in high-octane regional cluster battles. The top 4 teams in the country are crowned.
October 10 – October 18, 2026
Phase 4
Phase 4: Dubai Pro-Training Camp
The 4 finalist teams fly to Dubai. Catch & Watch OTT airs an exclusive docuseries tracking their transformation under international cricket legends.
October 20 & 21, 2026
Phase 5
Phase 5: Grand Semifinals
Live from Dubai — high production, prime-time broadcast across all Zee channels and Catch & Watch OTT. Two teams will fall short of glory.
Phase 6: The CPL Grand Finale
The Ultimate Climax. Two teams. One trophy. The post-match ceremony features a global icon presenting the historic CPL Trophy under the Dubai lights.
