CCL 2026 LIVE Streaming: Where To Watch Karnataka Bulldozers Vs Punjab De Sher Match Online?

The 12th edition of the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) officially kicked off today, January 16, 2026, marking the return of India's biggest intersection between cinema and sport.

The Karnataka Bulldozers is taking on Punjab De Sher in the first match of the latest edition. It is being played at the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

Tournament Structure and Teams
This season is notably shorter and more competitive than previous years. Originally slated for a January 9 start, the league was pushed back a week to accommodate a tighter three-week window. Each of the eight teams will play only three group matches instead of the usual four, raising the stakes for every single game.

Where To Check LIVE Score Online?

Netizens can watch get the LIVE score updates on the official website of the CCL.

The fans can get minute-to-minute updates in the aforementioned website.

Where To Watch CCL 2026 LIVE Online?

The inaugural match between Karnataka Bulldozers and Punjab De Sher can be watched LIVE on Hotstar app and website.

Broadcast Deets

For fans unable to make it to the stadiums in Vizag, Madurai, or Hyderabad, the tournament is being broadcast extensively across various platforms.

National & Regional Television:

Hindi: Door Darshan (first 11 matches) and DD Sports (final 9 matches).

Tamil: Star Vijay Super

Telugu: Maa Movies

Malayalam: Asianet Movies

Kannada: Suvarna Plus

Punjabi: PTC Punjabi

Format

The eight powerhouse teams representing India's regional film industries include:

Bollywood: Mumbai Heroes

Tollywood: Telugu Warriors (4-time champions)

Kollywood: Chennai Kings (formerly Chennai Rhinos)

Sandalwood: Karnataka Bulldozers

Mollywood: Kerala Strikers (returning after a hiatus)

Bhojpuri Industry: Bhojpuri Dabbangs

Bengali Industry: Bengal Tigers

Punjabi Industry: Punjab De Sher (Defending Champions)

After the league stages in Visakhapatnam, the action moves to Coimbatore (SNR College Cricket Stadium) for the second leg, before culminating in the knockout rounds at the Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. The semi-finals are scheduled for January 31, with the grand finale set for February 1, 2026. At stake is not just regional pride, but a winner's purse of ₹50 lakh.

CCL continues to stand out with its unique T20-Test hybrid format. Each match consists of two innings per side, with each innings lasting 10 overs. This structure allows for tactical depth and multiple "comeback" opportunities within a single match, keeping the 200 million projected viewers on the edge of their seats.