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Chicago Premier Cricket League
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CPCLT20 Elite Championship — Season 4 is Here.
Chicagoland's Most Competitive Franchise Cricket League Returns
The Crown. The Glory. The Battle. Drafted. Fought. Earned. 3 Seasons. 9 Distinct Teams. 187 Players. One Champion. Season 4 of Chicago's premier tennis ball cricket franchise tournament begins June 2026.
What is CPCLT20 ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP?
Now in its 4th season, the CPCLT20 Elite Championship is the flagship franchise tournament of the Chicago Premier Cricket League (CPCL) — and the most coveted title in Chicagoland cricket.
Launched in 2023, the Elite Championship was built on a simple idea: give Chicagoland's best tennis ball cricketers a stage worthy of their talent. What began as a 4-team competition has grown into the most anticipated cricket event in the Illinois cricket calendar — with franchise owners, live auctions, and ultra competitive matches at Dee Park Cricket Ground in Des Plaines, IL, and matches live-streamed to hundreds of households across the Chicagoland area.
This isn't a pickup game. This is a draft and auction-based franchise league, where team owners scout and select from the finest cricketers across Schaumburg, Naperville, Aurora, Hanover Park, and the wider Chicagoland region to build their squads, craft their strategies, and battle it out for the ultimate bragging rights in Illinois cricket.
Four seasons. Fierce rivalries. One crown. Are you good enough to play Elite cricket in Chicago?
The Season 4 auction pool completed on April 19, 2026. Stat-wise - 138 registrations, 24 ICON/owner picks, and 82 players selected across 6 franchises. The teams are currently in the process of finalizing roster and getting ready for the upcoming Season. More details on the auction in our social media handles. However, the PLAYER WISE AUCTION OUTCOME button here, provides you the details of all the players registered in the Auction, and the auction outcome against each player name.
🏟️ Season 4 Begins: June 2, 2025 — Dee Park Cricket Ground, Des Plaines, IL
Meet the Season 4 Franchisees
Six owners. One dream. Which Chicagoland Franchise Lifts the Trophy in 2026?
Hall of Champions
Three seasons of the CPCLT20 Elite Championship. Three unforgettable finals. Three teams who proved they were the best franchise cricket team in all of Chicagoland. Their names are permanent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are CPCLT20 Elite matches played?
All CPCLT20 Elite Championship matches are played at Dee Park Cricket Ground, Des Plaines, Illinois — one of the premier cricket venues in the Chicagoland area. Matches are played on weekdays from June-August, and every game is live-streamed so fans across Chicagoland can follow the action.
Is the CPCLT20 Elite the same as the CPCL Champions League?
No — they are two separate competitions run by the Chicago Premier Cricket League (CPCL). The CPCLT20 Elite Championship is a franchise-based auction league featuring owner-operated teams, while the CPCL Champions League operates on a different format. The Elite Championship is CPCL's flagship premium tournament and is now in its 4th season.
How can I play CPCLT20 Elite Championship?
Player selections for CPCLT20 Elite Championship Season 4 is now over. You are welcome to follow CPCL Social media handles and look for the Season 5 player registration opens up next year