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The Championship

Format, structure, venues, schedule, and rules — everything you need to know about ECC 2026.

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Tournament structure

How the Championship Works

ECC 2026 follows a two-phase structure — a zonal group stage played across three cities, followed by a knockout stage hosted at a single venue in Noida. All 30 teams are guaranteed a minimum of two T20 matches.

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Phase 1 — Zonal Group Stage

30 teams are divided into three zones of 10 teams each. Each zone plays in one city — Delhi, Gurugram, or Noida. Every team plays a minimum of 2 T20 matches. Top teams from each zone advance to the knockout stage.

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Phase 2 — Quarterfinals

The top teams from each zonal group advance to the quarterfinals, played at the main venue in Noida. This is the first time teams from all three zones compete against one another.

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Phase 3 — Semifinals

Quarterfinal winners compete in the semifinals. Two matches determine who advances to the ECC Grand Final.

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Phase 4 — ECC Grand Final

The final two teams compete in the ECC 2026 Grand Final. Trophies, medals, and certificates are awarded at the closing ceremony for all categories.

At a Glance
Championship Elite Cricket Championship (ECC)
Match format T20 — 20 Overs Per Side
Total teams 30
Squad size Up to 18 players
Age group Under-19 (Male)
Zones 3 Zones — 10 Teams Each
Guaranteed matches Minimum 2 per team
Finals city Noida
Tournament year 2026
Guaranteed participation: Every registered team is guaranteed a minimum of 2 matches regardless of their group stage result.
Match cities

Venues Across Delhi NCR

Zonal rounds are held across three cities simultaneously. The knockout stage and Grand Final will be hosted at a single venue in Noida. Full venue details will be confirmed and published here before the championship begins.

Delhi
Zonal Host

Group stage matches for the Delhi zone. Venue to be confirmed.

Gurugram
Zonal Host

Group stage matches for the Gurugram zone. Venue to be confirmed.

Noida
Finals Venue

Knockout rounds and Grand Final. Main host city for ECC 2026.

Knockout Rounds + Grand Final
Exact venue names and addresses will be published on this page and communicated to registered teams well in advance of the championship. Check back here for updates.
Match schedule

Tournament Schedule

Schedule To Be Announced

The full match schedule — including group stage fixtures, timings, and venue assignments — will be published here once all 30 team slots are confirmed.

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Rules & regulations

Championship Rules

Eligibility

  • ▶ All players must be Under-19 (18 years or younger) on the date of the first match of ECC 2026.
  • ▶ Players must be registered in their team's official squad list submitted to ECC before the championship begins.
  • ▶ A player may only represent one team for the entire duration of ECC 2026.
  • ▶ Teams must present player age proof (school/birth certificate) upon request by ECC officials.

Match Rules

  • ▶ All matches are played in T20 format — 20 overs per side.
  • ▶ BCCI laws of cricket for Under-19 age-group cricket apply throughout.
  • ▶ All matches are officiated by qualified, neutral umpires appointed by ECC.
  • ▶ No match will be played without ECC-appointed umpires present.
  • ▶ Teams must report to the ground at least 45 minutes before the scheduled match start time.

Squad Rules

  • ▶ Each team may register up to 18 players in their squad.
  • ▶ A minimum of 11 registered squad members must be available to play each match.
  • ▶ Squad changes after registration confirmation are subject to ECC operations team approval.
  • ▶ Only the designated head coach and one assistant coach are permitted in the dugout during matches.

Conduct

  • ▶ Players and officials are expected to maintain the spirit of cricket at all times.
  • ▶ Any act of misconduct — physical or verbal — may result in match suspension or disqualification.
  • ▶ Disputes must be raised through the official team representative to the ECC match referee — not directly to umpires.
  • ▶ ECC's decision on any disciplinary matter is final.
A complete and detailed rulebook will be shared with all registered teams after slot confirmation. Contact us at info@elitecricketchampionship.site for any rule-related queries before registering.
Match results

Results & Standings

Results Will Appear Here

Live results, scorecards, and standings will be published on this page throughout the championship. Check back once ECC 2026 is underway.

Recognition

Awards & Trophies

Champions Trophy

Awarded to the winning team of the ECC Grand Final. The Champions Trophy and individual gold medals are presented at the closing ceremony.

Runners-Up Trophy

The runners-up team receives the ECC Runners-Up Trophy and individual silver medals at the Grand Final closing ceremony.

Semifinalists Medals

Both semifinalists receive official ECC semifinal medals in recognition of their performance throughout the championship.

Best Batter

Awarded to the highest run-scorer across the entire championship based on official ECC scorecards.

Best Bowler

Awarded to the highest wicket-taker across the championship. Economy rate is used as a tiebreaker.

Player of the Tournament

Selected by the ECC panel for outstanding all-round contribution — batting, bowling, fielding, and conduct — across the championship.

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29 of 30 slots remain. Register your team today.

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