Delhi: The Aviation Premier League (APL) is set to return for its highly anticipated second season from 17 March to 24 March 2026, hosted in the National Capital Region (NCR). Building on the success of its inaugural edition, which was proudly held in association with the Mumbai Cricket Association, APL Season 2 will bring together the worlds of cricket and aviation in a high-octane sporting spectacle, featuring 10 competitive new teams representing leading names in the aviation ecosystem. These teams will compete across eight high-intensity match days that combine world-class cricket with networking and entertainment opportunities.
Season 2 promises a bigger scale, wider audience reach, enhanced broadcast quality, and deeper brand integrations, while continuing to deliver the high-intensity cricketing action that fans celebrated during the first season. The league’s distinctive T10 format ensures fast-paced, competitive matches while creating significant opportunities for brand visibility and corporate engagement.
Speaking on the return of the league, Kunal Kothari, Promoter, Aviation Premier League, said, “The rapid growth of the aviation industry and the universal appeal of cricket together create a powerful platform for promotion and branding. APL is not just a tournament; it is a convergence of business, sport, and visibility. For all brands associated with APL, this league offers unmatched engagement, credibility, and long-term value.”
Season 1 set a strong benchmark with nationwide reach through live television and OTT broadcasts, including a successful FanCode stream. Its three-day tournament featured 15 matches and concluded with a thrilling T10 final, as eight prominent aviation-industry franchises — Air India Aviators, Custom Challengers, AESC Warriors, DFS Daredevils, Target Thunderbolts, MIAL Mavericks, Ahmedabad Titans, and Kolkata Strikers — competed for the title.
APL Season 2 will follow the T10 format and feature 23 high-intensity matches over eight days, from 17 March to 24 March 2026. On the opening day, matches will be played from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM. From Day 2 to Day 8 (18–24 March), three matches will be scheduled daily from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, and 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM, offering fans a full week of thrilling cricket action in the NCR.
Building on this legacy, APL Season 2 will focus on corporate, aviation, and brand visibility while attracting a premium and diverse audience, including aviation professionals, corporate decision-makers, brand leaders, cricket enthusiasts, and digital viewers. By combining competitive T10 action with strong industry participation and strategic branding opportunities, Season 2 will further strengthen the league’s position as a distinctive sporting platform celebrating both cricket and the spirit of India’s rapidly evolving aviation ecosystem.
