Overview
- Eight franchises purchased 144 players for close to Rs 10 crore at the Dec. 9 auction in Mumbai.
- Vijay Pawle drew a league-record Rs 32.5 lakh from defending champions Majhi Mumbai, while Ketan Mhatre rejoined Chennai Singams via RTM for Rs 26.4 lakh.
- Two new franchises — Ahmedabad Lions and Delhi Superheros — expand the competition to eight teams.
- The tournament will run from Jan. 9 to Feb. 6, 2026 at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat.
- Live coverage is set on Star Sports with streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website.