Cricket fans in India can watch every Duleep Trophy 2026 match live on the JioHotstar app and website. Star Sports Network will also show selected matches on television. The TV schedule covers one quarter-final, one semi-final and the final. All five matches start at 9:30 AM IST.
The tournament runs from August 23 to September 10. Bengaluru hosts the quarter-finals and semi-finals, while the final takes place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Duleep Trophy 2026 Live Streaming Details
Here is a quick look at the live streaming and television details for viewers in India.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Duleep Trophy 2026-27 |
| Start date | August 23, 2026 |
| Final date | September 10, 2026 |
| Live streaming platform | JioHotstar |
| Streaming access | JioHotstar app and website |
| TV channel | Star Sports Network |
| TV coverage | One quarter-final, one semi-final and the final |
| Match start time | 9:30 AM IST |
| Main venues | BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru and MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Number of teams | Six |
| Number of matches | Five |
| Format | First-class knockout tournament |
| Defending champion | Central Zone |
Where to Watch Duleep Trophy 2026 Live Streaming in India
JioHotstar holds the live streaming coverage for the Duleep Trophy 2026 in India. Fans can watch all five matches through the JioHotstar app or its official website.
The platform covers both quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the final. It also carries match highlights and replays for selected days. The live section usually appears under cricket or BCCI domestic competitions.
The JioHotstar sports page has already listed live matches and highlights from the tournament.
How to watch on JioHotstar
- Open the JioHotstar app or website.
- Sign in to your account.
- Visit the Sports or Cricket section.
- Search for “Duleep Trophy 2026.”
- Select the live match.
- Choose the stream for the match you want to watch.
Two matches can take place at the same time during the quarter-finals and semi-finals. Fans should check the team names before opening a stream.
Duleep Trophy 2026 Live Telecast on TV
Star Sports Network will provide television coverage in India. However, not every match will appear on TV.
The BCCI confirmed that the television schedule will include:
- One quarter-final
- One semi-final
- The Duleep Trophy final
The East Zone versus North East Zone quarter-final received live television coverage on Star Sports Network. The broadcaster will confirm the selected semi-final channel closer to the match.
Fans who cannot find a match on television can still watch it through JioHotstar. The BCCI has confirmed digital coverage for every game.
Duleep Trophy 2026 Full Schedule and Streaming List
The tournament contains two quarter-finals, two semi-finals and one final. Central Zone and South Zone have direct places in the semi-finals based on their results in the previous season.
| Dates | Match | Venue | Time | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23–26 | East Zone vs North East Zone, Quarter-final 1 | BCCI CoE Ground 2, Bengaluru | 9:30 AM IST | JioHotstar |
| August 23–26 | North Zone vs West Zone, Quarter-final 2 | BCCI CoE Ground 1, Bengaluru | 9:30 AM IST | JioHotstar |
| August 30–September 2 | Central Zone vs East Zone/North East Zone winner, Semi-final 1 | BCCI CoE Ground 1, Bengaluru | 9:30 AM IST | JioHotstar |
| August 30–September 2 | South Zone vs North Zone/West Zone winner, Semi-final 2 | BCCI CoE Ground 2, Bengaluru | 9:30 AM IST | JioHotstar |
| September 6–10 | Final | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 9:30 AM IST | JioHotstar |
The official BCCI squad announcement lists the tournament window as August 23 to September 10.
What Time Do Duleep Trophy 2026 Matches Start?
Every Duleep Trophy 2026 match starts at 9:30 AM IST. The toss usually takes place at around 9:00 AM IST.
Because this is a first-class competition, each knockout fixture runs for four days. The final runs for five days, from September 6 to 10.
| Match-day event | Time |
|---|---|
| Toss | Around 9:00 AM IST |
| Start of play | 9:30 AM IST |
| Quarter-final duration | Four days |
| Semi-final duration | Four days |
| Final duration | Five days |
Weather, poor light or other match conditions can change the daily playing hours.
Which Duleep Trophy Matches Are Available on Star Sports?
The BCCI has announced television coverage for three of the five matches. It has not offered complete TV coverage for both simultaneous fixtures in each round.
| Round | Total matches | Matches on TV |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-finals | 2 | 1 |
| Semi-finals | 2 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 3 |
JioHotstar remains the main option for viewers who want to watch every match. The platform streams both matches when two fixtures take place at the same time.
Duleep Trophy 2026 Tournament Format
The Duleep Trophy follows a straight knockout format. Six zonal teams compete across five first-class matches.
Central Zone and South Zone received direct entry into the semi-finals. The other four teams started their campaigns in the quarter-finals.
The route to the final works as follows:
- East Zone face North East Zone in the first quarter-final.
- North Zone meet West Zone in the second quarter-final.
- Central Zone face the winner of the first quarter-final.
- South Zone face the winner of the second quarter-final.
- The two semi-final winners meet in Chennai.
First-innings leads can become important if a knockout match ends without an outright result. This makes every batting session important, even when rain or time reduces the chance of a full result.
How to Follow Duleep Trophy 2026 Live Scores
Fans who cannot watch the full live stream can track scores through the following platforms:
- BCCI official website
- JioHotstar
- ESPNcricinfo
- Cricbuzz
- Google live score cards
The live score pages provide team totals, individual scores, bowling figures, partnerships and match status. JioHotstar also provides daily highlights and match replays.
Conclusion: Watch Duleep Trophy on Star Sports Network and Jio Hotstar
JioHotstar is the main destination for Duleep Trophy 2026 live streaming in India. It will stream all five matches from August 23 to September 10. Star Sports Network will show one quarter-final, one semi-final and the final on television.
Every fixture starts at 9:30 AM IST. The early rounds take place at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, while Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium hosts the five-day final.