Overview

• The relocation follows Bengaluru police denial of clearance for the originally planned venue after last year’s stampede-like crowd incident
• Thirty league matches will be contested from August 11 to 25, with the top four advancing to knockout playoffs beginning August 26 and a final on August 28
• Six regional squads—Mysuru Warriors, Bengaluru Blasters, Mangaluru Dragons, Gulbarga Mystics, Hubli Tigers and Shivamogga Lions—are in contention for the Shriram Capital–sponsored trophy
• Mysuru Warriors enter as defending champions after a 45-run victory over Bengaluru Blasters in last year’s final
• The opening doubleheader features Gulbarga Mystics vs. Mangaluru Dragons at 3:15 pm and Bengaluru Blasters vs. Mysuru Warriors at 7:15 pm