MLC 2023: Major League Cricket Schedule Released, Fixtures, and Venues
author - Shubhamoy MajumderReady for MLC 2023? The Major League Cricket Schedule has been released! Discover teams, fixtures, and venues. Don't miss out, learn more now!
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MLC 2023: Everything You Need to Know
As Major League Cricket (MLC) releases its 2023 season schedule, the cricket world is in a frenzy. The first-ever T20 franchise league in the United States will include six clubs and usher in a brand-new era of cricket excitement. The games will begin on July 13 in Dallas and Morrisville, according to the organisers.
The Teams
Texas Super Kings, Seattle Orcas, MI New York, San Francisco Unicorns, Los Angeles Knight Riders, and Washington Freedom are among the teams participating in this season. Four of the clubs are owned by the same owners as IPL franchises Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Kolkata Knight Riders, establishing a significant connection with the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The current and most successful IPL team, the Chennai Super Kings, won the proposal for the Texas Super Kings. Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (Indiawin Sports) secured the New York franchise. The Los Angeles franchise was acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders (Knight Riders Group), who have won the IPL twice. The remaining two teams, the San Francisco Unicorns and the Washington Freedom, also have Indian-origin proprietors.
MLC 2023 Schedule
Let's look at the MLC 2023 schedule, which includes the times and locations of each game:
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
- July 13: Texas Super Kings vs LA Knight Riders
- July 14: MI New York vs SF Unicorns
- July 14: Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom
- July 15: SF Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas
- July 16: Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom
- July 16: LA Knight Riders vs MI New York
- July 17: Texas Super Kings vs MI New York
- July 18: LA Knight Riders vs SF Unicorns
Church Street Park, Morrisville
- July 20: Washington Freedom vs LA Knight Riders
- July 21: Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings
- July 22: Washington Freedom vs SF Unicorns
- July 23: LA Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas
- July 23: MI New York vs Washington Freedom
- July 24: SF Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings
- July 25: MI New York vs Seattle Orcas
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas (Playoff Matches)
- July 27: Seed 3 vs Seed 4 (Eliminator Match); Seed 1 vs Seed 2 (Qualifier Match)
- July 28: Qualifier Loser vs Eliminator Winner (Challenger Match)
- July 30: Qualifier Winner vs Challenger Winner (Final)
MLC Schedule in Table Form
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| July 13 | Texas Super Kings vs LA Knight Riders | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
| July 14 | MI New York vs SF Unicorns | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
| July 14 | Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
| July 15 | SF Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
| July 16 | Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
| July 16 | LA Knight Riders vs MI New York | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
| July 17 | Texas Super Kings vs MI New York | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
| July 18 | LA Knight Riders vs SF Unicorns | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
| July 20 | Washington Freedom vs LA Knight Riders | Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| July 21 | Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings | Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| July 22 | Washington Freedom vs SF Unicorns | Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| July 23 | LA Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas | Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| July 23 | MI New York vs Washington Freedom | Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| July 24 | SF Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings | Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| July 25 | MI New York vs Seattle Orcas | Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| July 27 | Seed 3 vs Seed 4 (Eliminator Match); Seed 1 vs Seed 2 (Qualifier Match) | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
| July 28 | Qualifier Loser vs Eliminator Winner (Challenger Match) | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
| July 30 | Qualifier Winner vs Challenger Winner (Final) | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
MLC 2023 Team and Ownership
| Team | Owner |
|---|---|
| Texas Super Kings | Chennai Super Kings |
| MI New York | Mumbai Indians (Indiawin Sports) |
| San Francisco Unicorns | India-origin Owner |
| Los Angeles Knight Riders | Kolkata Knight Riders (Knight Riders Group) |
| Washington Freedom | India-origin Owner |
| Seattle Orcas | Not mentioned in the article |
Final Thoughts
The MLC 2023 is a landmark event for cricket in the United States, introducing the atmosphere of the Indian Premier League to the country with franchise-based teams and a schedule that promises thrilling matches. With the substantial backing of seasoned IPL franchise owners, the inaugural season of Major League Cricket is sure to be an exciting voyage.