Ahead of the third edition of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL), the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has unveiled the KCL Fan League, a pioneering turf‑based tournament designed exclusively for cricket enthusiasts throughout the state.
The initiative seeks to bring turf cricket into the mainstream, offering passionate fans the chance to compete on professional‑quality grounds. It is also expected to further elevate the profile of the Kerala Cricket League, which has enjoyed steadily growing support season after season.
The competition kicks off with matches in Thiruvananthapuram on July 4 and 5, played on modern turf using soft tennis balls.
Six districts to host KCL Fan League
The tournament will be staged in the six districts that currently host franchises in the Kerala Cricket League.
Thiruvananthapuram: July 4‑5
Kozhikode: July 11‑12
Thrissur: July 18‑19
Kochi: July 25‑26
Alappuzha: August 1‑2
Kollam: August 8‑9
Each district can accommodate up to 32 teams, with matches conducted in a knockout format. Every participating side must field eleven players.
Champions Round and prize money
The champions from each district will advance to the Champions Round, where they will vie for the overall KCL Fan League title. The top two teams in the Champions Round standings will earn a place in the grand finale.
The Kerala Cricket Association has announced attractive cash rewards.
District Level
Champions: ₹25,000 and a trophy
Runners‑up: ₹15,000
State Final
Champions: ₹30,000 and the prestigious KCL Fan League Champions Trophy
All participants will also receive an official Kerala Cricket Association participation certificate.
KCL Fan League registration process
Registration for the KCL Fan League is completely free.
To enter, teams must create a one‑minute video introducing their squad and upload it to their social media channels. Submissions will be evaluated on presentation, creativity, editing quality, and audience engagement.
Entrants must tag both @KeralaCricketAssociation and @kcl_t20 when posting the video. After uploading, the post link should be sent via WhatsApp to finalize registration.
WhatsApp registration numbers
Thiruvananthapuram & Kollam: 8943 935935
Kochi & Alappuzha: 8606 935935
Thrissur: 9539 019595
Kozhikode: 7356 935935
With free registration, appealing prize money, and the opportunity to play on world‑class turf facilities, the KCL Fan League is poised to become a premier platform for cricket lovers while bolstering Kerala’s rapidly expanding turf cricket culture ahead of the much‑anticipated third season of the Kerala Cricket League.
