The World Championship of Legends (WCL) is a tournament where former cricket legends (retired cricketers) are once again seen playing on the field with passion and enthusiasm. This is a tournament played in T20 format, also known as Legends League Cricket or WCL T20. Its first season was played in 2024, in which India won the title by defeating Pakistan in the final. Now once again these legends are ready to spread their charm in various cities of England in the 2025 season. So if you are interested in this league, we have some updates for you!
What is the World Championship of Legends?
The main objective of the World Championship of Legends is to bring back those great players of cricket on the field, who have given many memorable moments in their career. This is a private t20 cricket tournament gives the audience a chance to see their favorite legends in action once again. Teams from countries like India, Pakistan, England, Australia, West Indies and South Africa participate in it, which includes many star players like Yuvraj Singh, Shikher Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, Chris Gayle, Jacques Kallis and many more.
WCL (Season 1) 2024
In the first season of WCL 2024 which was played from July 3rd to July 13th, 2024, the Indian team performed brilliantly and defeated Pakistan in the final. The match was played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, where the Indian champions won by showing their experience and skill.
WCL (Season 2) 2025
Now in the 2025 (season 2 of WCL) which is scheduled to play from 18 July to August 2025, once again these 6 champions teams will show their batting and bowling skills in various cities of England like Birmingham, Northampton, Leeds and Leicester. The 6 teams who will participate in WCL Season 2 are:
- India (IND-C)
- Pakistan (PAK-C)
- England (ENG-C)
- Australia (AUS-C)
- West Indies (WI-C)
- South Africa (SA-C)
Why is WCL Tournament Special?
The biggest feature of World Championship of Legends is that here cricket lovers get to see their favorite players once again playing with full strength, not with faltering legs. This is not just an exhibition match, but cricket full of competition, where every team plays with all its might to win.
Apart from this, WCL tournament gives the audience a great match day experience, with various hospitality options also available. Fans present in the stadium can not only see their favorite players up close, but can also share memorable moments with them and they also get their autographs.
Preparations for the 2025 season in full swing
The legendary players are going to take the field once again in the 2025 season. This time the matches will be held in many major cities of England. Memorable matches will be seen on grounds like Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham, County Ground in Northampton, Headingley Stadium in Leeds and Grace Road Stadium in Leicester.
For World Championship of Legends schedule, tickets, and other updates you can visit its official website named WCLcricket.com. On WCLcricket, full match schedule for World Championship of Legends 2025 is given. To buy ticket visit https://edgbaston.com/wcl/ and book seat now. The price of ticket per adult costs around £24 for bronze and £32 for silver. While ticket for Child Under 16 costs £12 for bronze and £16 for silver
Broadcast Partners of World Championship of Legends
India: How to Watch World Championship of Legends in India?
- Fancode is the digital streaming partner to stream WCL 2025 live on mobile or smart TV. Indian fans can watch World Championship of Legends live on Fancode app. The monthly subscription of this OTT platform costs around INR 199 and you can enjoy all matches in multiple languages + you can watch highlights, replays, player interviews and pre-match and post-match analysis by cricket experts!
- Apart from that Star Sports is the TV streaming partner. Hence the cable TV or Satellite TV users can watch the live coverage of WCL T20 league on the Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD channel in India.
North America
- Willow by Cricbuzz
MENA Region
- Cricbuzz
Sub-Saharan Africa
- SuperSport
United Kingdom
- TNT Sports
Australia
- Fox Sports
Caribbean
- Sports MAX
Pakistan
- Tamasha (Digital streaming app)
Conclusion
The World Championship of Legends is not just a cricket tournament, but an emotional journey for cricket lovers. Here all those memories are refreshed, when these legendary players used to rule the field with their might. The 2025 season is also full of hope, where once again the magic of the old times of cricket will be seen. So get ready, because some of the golden moments of cricket history are once again in front of you!
Easemytrip is the title sponsor of World Championship of Legends and season 2 of this league will begin on July 18. The final of WCL 2025 will be played on August 2 and you can watch all matches from 18 July to August 2 on Fancode TV and Mobile app and also on Star Sports 1 or Star Sports HD at 6:00 PM or 10:00 PM in India!
