World Championship of Legends 2025: Full Guide, Fixtures & Iconic Returns

The World Championship of Legends 2025 (WCL) returns to the UK this summer, sparking nostalgia with 18 T20 classics featuring cricketing heroes. From 18 July to 2 August 2025, retired legends from six nations will battle across four iconic venues. If you're in Pakistan or Bangladesh, tapmad is your HD streaming hub for all the action.

Confirmed Schedule & Venues

The revamped WCL 2025 takes place across a span of 15 group matches, two semis, and the grand final, hosted in:

• Edgbaston, Birmingham
   
• County Ground, Northampton
   
• Grace Road, Leicester
   
• Headingley, Leeds
   

Fixtures run from 18 July – 2 August, with the final on 2 August in Birmingham.

Key Fixtures and Dates (Group Stage)

• 18 July – England Legends vs Pakistan Legends (Edgbaston)
   
• 19 July – West Indies Legends vs South Africa Legends (Edgbaston) + Australia Legends vs England Legends
   
• 20 July – India Legends vs Pakistan Legends (Edgbaston)
   
• 22 July – Doubleheader in Northampton: India vs South Africa + England vs West Indies
   
• 23 July – Australia vs West Indies (Northampton)
   
• 24–26 July – Mid-week matches in Leicester and Leeds featuring all six teams
   

Playoff Schedule

• 31 July – Semi-Final 1 at Edgbaston (11:30 GMT)
   
• 31 July – Semi-Final 2 at Edgbaston (15:30 GMT)
   
• 2 August – Final at Edgbaston (15:30 GMT)
   

Participating Teams & Iconic Names

WCL 2025 includes six squads of cricket legends:

• India Legends
   
• Pakistan Legends
   
• England Legends
   
• Australia Legends
   
• South Africa Legends
   
• West Indies Legends
   

Expected star returnees:

• Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh (India)
   
• Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik (Pakistan)
   
• Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell (England)
   
• Brett Lee, Shane Watson (Australia)
   
• Jacques Kallis, Dale Steyn (South Africa)
   
• Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo (West Indies)

Tournament Format & Highlights

• Round-robin league: Each team plays five games.
   
• Top 4 advance to semis; winners face off in the final at Edgbaston.
   
• T20 format, designed for entertainment and nostalgia in family-friendly, day-night settings.
   

Tapmad & Global Streaming Info

For viewers in Pakistan and Bangladesh, tapmad holds broadcast rights, offering live HD streaming with:

• Real-time commentary
   
• Interactive stats and highlights
   
• Multi-device support (smart TVs, apps, web)
   

Elsewhere, rights include:

• UK rights expected with regional sports channels (e.g., Sky Sports)
   
• Additional partners likely include digital platforms across Europe, South Africa, and North America
   

Why WCL 2025 Matters

• Legendary matchups: Seeing historic rivals renew rivalries on the field.
   
• Fan engagement: Invoking nostalgia while showcasing the T20 format.
   
• ROI & exposure: Securing broadcast deals, strong ticket sales, and sponsorship interest.
   
• Cricket legacy: Celebrating the impact of retired stars and connecting generations.
   

Final Take

The World Championship of Legends 2025 is a feast for cricket fans—18 high-energy matches packed into two weeks, spread across four famous English grounds. With legends back in action and national pride on the line, WCL blends excitement, nostalgia, and quality cricket.

If you're tuning in from Pakistan or Bangladesh, fire up tapmad to catch every ball live and in HD.