MLC 2025: The New Pulse of Cricket in the USA

This summer, cricket is set to take center stage in the United States as the MLC 2025 season rolls out with an even bigger lineup and broader reach than ever before. The league’s third season will kick off on June 12, and for cricket fans scattered across North America, there’s a whole new energy in the air. What’s changed? Nearly everything: from more matches to a heavier dose of global cricket stars and some of the world's most iconic franchises getting involved.

Fans can catch all 34 matches over a five-week run, making this the most jam-packed MLC season yet. The double round-robin format means each of the six teams will have two shots at every rival. This isn’t just more cricket—it's a hard-fought sprint that’ll keep teams on their toes and the points table in constant motion. The action isn’t locked to one coast, either. Matches will be split across three very different venues: the massive Oakland Coliseum in California, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium near Dallas, and the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Florida. Each spot brings a unique flavor and makes it easier for local fans to join the party in person.

Who's Playing? What to Watch For

Familiar team names will dominate the headlines, especially because four of the six teams are closely tied to Indian Premier League giants. MI New York has the might of the Mumbai Indians, the Texas Super Kings walk in the boots of Chennai Super Kings, Los Angeles Knight Riders carry Kolkata Knight Riders pride, and the Seattle Orcas are powered by Delhi Capitals' leadership. Alongside them, the San Francisco Unicorns and Washington Freedom round out a competitive field, hoping to prove they can go toe-to-toe with the big-money squads.

The opening night alone looks set to create fireworks, as the San Francisco Unicorns lock horns with Washington Freedom, while Texas Super Kings square off against MI New York. Key clashes continue through June, with matches every few days drawing attention to developing rivalries and highlight fixtures like LA Knight Riders versus Seattle Orcas.

Late June will see a shift to Texas, with Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium becoming the hotspot as Texas Super Kings and MI New York battle for crucial points. Meanwhile, July brings the final group games—including heavyweight encounters between title favorites like MI New York and Seattle Orcas. Every match sweats with playoff implications, not least because only the best rise to the knockout stages.

Speaking of playoffs, it’s all happening in Dallas at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium. There’s no place for slip-ups. The top two teams snag a path to the Qualifier, while third and fourth must survive a sudden-death Eliminator. That’s the only way to punch a ticket to the final and have a shot at lifting the trophy in front of an American crowd just getting used to seeing cricket as a summer must-watch.

For diehard supporters and newcomers alike, the draw doesn’t end on the boundary ropes. Streaming details haven’t landed in full, but insiders say official updates and schedules will drop on MLC’s website and likely pop up on major Indian streaming platforms not long after. One thing’s for sure: with IPL-infused lineups and a packed schedule on American shores, the MLC is betting big that the U.S. will catch cricket fever. With international stars, huge venues, and plenty of drama, it feels like a new chapter for the sport is just getting started.