Cricket fans, get ready for an action-packed tournament! The HMC United Trophy 2026 is set to bring exciting matches, strong team rivalries, and unforgettable moments. With top teams competing across two pools, the tournament promises high-intensity cricket from the first match to the grand final.
This year’s event is divided into Pool A and Pool B, followed by Sunday Knockout Matches including Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Final.
Below is the complete schedule and match format for the tournament.
Tournament Format – HMC United Trophy 2026
The tournament begins with pool-stage matches where teams fight to secure early wins. After the initial matches, teams move into winners and losers bracket games, keeping the competition alive for everyone. Finally, the best-performing teams qualify for the knockout stage on Sunday.
Tournament Days:
Friday (23-01-2026) – Pool A Matches
Saturday (24-01-2026) – Pool B Matches
Sunday – Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Final
Pool A Fixtures – Friday (23-01-2026)
Pool A will kick off the tournament with four main matches, followed by bracket matches for winners and losers.
Main Matches (Pool A)
8:00 AM – RMN Fighters Soda Factory Dubai 🆚 ABM Warriors Bangalore
10:00 AM – Friends Bangalore 🆚 Guruganesh Nejar
11:30 AM – BSC Byatarayanapura 🆚 United Suralpady Mighty
1:00 PM – Izzan Chaithanya Real Fighters HM Ektha 🆚 United Jaguar Surathkal
Bracket Matches (Pool A)
2:30 PM – 1st Match Winner 🆚 2nd Match Winner
4:00 PM – 3rd Match Winner 🆚 4th Match Winner
5:30 PM – 1st Match Loser 🆚 2nd Match Loser
8:00 PM – 3rd Match Loser 🆚 4th Match Loser
9:30 PM – 6th Match Loser 🆚 7th Match Winner
11:00 PM – 5th Match Loser 🆚 8th Match Winner
Pool A is expected to be intense, as teams must perform well not only in the first match but also in the bracket games to stay in the race.
Pool B Fixtures – Saturday (24-01-2026)
Pool B continues the tournament with another full day of exciting matches and competitive battles.
Main Matches (Pool B)
8:00 AM – Lucky Star Kodi 🆚 HKGN Ajmer Rajasthan
10:00 AM – Golden Trading Qatar 🆚 Jai CC Coimbatore
11:30 AM – Jai Karnataka Bangalore 🆚 Shri Atharva Cricketers Shringeri Kshetra
1:00 PM – Kushi-Amar Panchajanya 🆚 Jhonson Team Bava
Bracket Matches (Pool B)
2:30 PM – 1st Match Winner 🆚 2nd Match Winner
4:00 PM – 3rd Match Winner 🆚 4th Match Winner
5:30 PM – 1st Match Loser 🆚 2nd Match Loser
8:00 PM – 3rd Match Loser 🆚 4th Match Loser
9:30 PM – 6th Match Loser 🆚 7th Match Winner
11:00 PM – 5th Match Loser 🆚 8th Match Winner
Pool B features a strong mix of teams, making it one of the most exciting pools to watch.
Sunday Knockout Matches – Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Final
Sunday is the most important day of the tournament. Every match becomes a do-or-die battle as teams fight for a spot in the final.
Quarterfinals
09:00 AM – 1st Quarterfinal
10:30 AM – 2nd Quarterfinal
12:00 PM – 3rd Quarterfinal
01:30 PM – 4th Quarterfinal
Semifinals
03:00 PM – 1st Semifinal
1st Quarterfinal Winner 🆚 3rd Quarterfinal Winner
05:00 PM – 2nd Semifinal
2nd Quarterfinal Winner 🆚 4th Quarterfinal Winner
Grand Final
08:00 PM – FINAL MATCH
The biggest clash of the tournament where the champions will be crowned!
