The much-awaited World Championship of Legends 2025 will begin on July 18, with the inaugural match being England Champions vs Pakistan Champions at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. With a loaded roster of cricketing legends and with expectations of fierce competition, Season 2 of the World Championship of Legends is all set to thrill enthusiasts around the world.
Overview – World Championship of Legends 2025
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 will be held from July 18 to August 2, and it will host six star-studded teams from cricket giants:
India Champions
England Champions
Pakistan Champions
Australia Champions
West Indies Champions
South Africa Champions
The tournament will be held across four premier venues in the UK-Edgbaston, Northampton, Leicestershire, and Headingley.
Format of WCL 2025
Total Teams: 6
League Matches: 15 (Each team will play once against each other)
Semifinals: The Top four teams qualify
Final: August 2 at Edgbaston
Total Matches: 18
Double-Headers: 6 (Including semifinals)
Star Power – Legends Return to Action
The World Championship of Legends 2025 will witness international fan favorites return to the pitch, including:
Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina (India)
Brett Lee (Australia)
Eoin Morgan (England)
Chris Gayle (West Indies)
AB de Villiers (South Africa)
World Championship of Legends 2025 Schedule – Full List of Matches (IST)
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| July 18 | England Champions vs Pakistan Champions | Edgbaston | 9:00 PM |
| July 19 | West Indies Champions v South Africa Champions | Edgbaston | 5:00 PM |
| July 19 | England Champions v Australia Champions | Edgbaston | 9:00 PM |
| July 20 | India Champions v Pakistan Champions | Edgbaston | 9:00 PM |
| July 22 | India Champions v South Africa Champions | Northampton | 5:00 PM |
| July 22 | England Champions v West Indies Champions | Northampton | 9:00 PM |
| July 23 | Australia Champions v West Indies Champions | Northampton | 9:00 PM |
| July 24 | England Champions v South Africa Champions | Leicestershire | 9:00 PM |
| July 25 | Pakistan Champions v South Africa Champions | Leicestershire | 9:00 PM |
| July 26 | India Champions v Australia Champions | Headingley | 5:00 PM |
| July 26 | Pakistan Champions v West Indies Champions | Headingley | 9:00 PM |
| July 27 | South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions | Headingley | 5:00 PM |
| July 27 | India Champions vs England Champions | Headingley | 9:00 PM |
| July 29 | Australia Champions vs Pakistan Champions | Leicestershire | 5:00 PM |
| July 29 | India Champions vs West Indies Champions | Leicestershire | 9:00 PM |
| July 31 | Semifinal 1 (1st vs 4th) | Edgbaston | 5:00 PM |
| July 31 | Semifinal 2 (2nd vs 3rd) | Edgbaston | 9:00 PM |
| August 2 | Final | Edgbaston | 9:00 PM |
Venues for WCL 2025:
- Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham
- Northampton County Ground
- Leicestershire (Grace Road)
- Headingley, Leeds
Why World Championship of Legends 2025 Is a Must-Watch
With cricket legends taking to the field once again and performing in elite-class UK grounds, WCL 2025 guarantees a retro yet competitive spectacle. The format allows for high-pressure games as each match decides semifinal qualification, leaving spectators on their toes every time.
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