The race for the 2026 Major League Cricket (MLC) title has reached its final stage, with the San Francisco Unicorns, Los Angeles Knight Riders, Washington Freedom, and MI New York securing the four playoff spots. The postseason action will be held at the iconic Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, from July 15 to July 18, marking a historic moment as the league’s championship phase heads to the West Coast.

The top-seeded San Francisco Unicorns will face the Los Angeles Knight Riders in the Qualifier on July 15. The winner of that matchup earns a direct berth in the Championship Final, while the losing team will get a second chance through the Challenger round. On July 16, defending contenders Washington Freedom and MI New York will meet in the Eliminator, where the winner keeps its title hopes alive and the loser exits the tournament.

The playoff drama continues on July 17 with the Challenger match, featuring the loser of the Qualifier against the winner of the Eliminator. The victorious side will advance to the Championship Final scheduled for July 18, where the 2026 Cognizant Major League Cricket champion will be crowned. With four of the league’s strongest franchises still in contention, fans can expect high-intensity cricket and a thrilling finish to the season. Tickets for all playoff matches are available through Major League Cricket’s official platform as Oakland prepares to host one of the biggest events in American cricket this year.