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Indian Street Premier League Adds Two New Teams for 2026 Season
28 Sep, 2025
Summary
- ISPL to return in 2026 with 8 teams, including new franchises in Ahmedabad and New Delhi
- Porsche 911 offered as MVP award, team purses increased by 50%
- Player trials to begin in October across 101 cities, over 4.3 million registrations
The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) is gearing up for its highly anticipated third season, set to take place from January 9 to February 6, 2026. The tennis-ball T10 tournament will now feature eight teams, with two new franchises from Ahmedabad and New Delhi joining the roster.
The league's expansion was announced at a recent press conference, attended by ISPL's Core Committee members, including cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, and new team owner and Bollywood star Ajay Devgn. The ISPL has continued to grow since its 2024 debut, now offering a Porsche 911 to the Most Valuable Player and increasing team purses by 50% to ₹1.5 crore.
Player trials for the upcoming season are scheduled to begin on October 5th, across 101 cities, with over 4.3 million registrations already recorded. The league's success story has produced several national stars, and the tournament structure now requires each team to have 18 players, including two under-19 players, creating more opportunities for young talent.
