Overview

• The league runs from August 29 to October 23, starting in Visakhapatnam with Telugu Titans facing Tamil Thalaivas.
• Under the new format, all league games produce a result via tiebreakers, with the top two teams reaching the playoffs directly, third–fourth meeting in a mini-qualifier, and fifth–eighth battling in play-ins.
• Organisers adjusted the itinerary: the Chennai leg now runs September 29–October 10 and the Delhi leg begins October 11, with October 11–12 matches shifted from Chennai to Delhi.
• Telugu Titans named Vijay Malik captain and Shubham Shinde vice-captain and highlighted a roster built through FBM retention and auction additions including Bharat Hooda and Shinde.
• Defending champions Haryana Steelers unveiled their jersey as captain Jaideep Dahiya targeted a title defense, while Puneri Paltan appointed Ajay Thakur as head coach with a focus on unity and discipline.