Washington Freedom face Texas Super Kings in MLC 2026 Match 13 at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California on Saturday 27 June 2026, starting at 18:30 PDT (UTC-7). Oakland Coliseum is configured to hold 12,000 spectators for cricket, within the broader 55,000-seat facility. Major League Cricket 2026 is the tournament’s third season, accelerated by cricket’s inclusion in the 2028 LA Olympics.

Match Overview: Washington Freedom vs Texas Super Kings

Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings are two of MLC’s title-less franchises with the most to prove in 2026. Both teams carry IPL parent franchise DNA (CSK for Texas) or independent identities (Freedom), giving the fixture a contrast in approach: CSK-modelled caution and experience versus Freedom’s developing tactical identity.

Washington Freedom are MLC’s capital franchise, representing the Washington D.C. metro area. The region’s South Asian population, concentrated in Northern Virginia and Maryland suburbs, provides a committed fanbase. The Freedom name carries deliberate resonance with D.C.’s political identity.

Texas Super Kings are affiliated with Chennai Super Kings, the IPL franchise with 5 titles and the most consistent playoff record in the league’s history. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, they blend Chennai’s reputation for calm, experienced leadership with the emerging US cricket market.

Key matchup: Steve Smith and Anrich Nortje for WF against Faf du Plessis and Dwayne Bravo for TSK. Both squads have been assembled using IPL parent franchise networks, giving MLC access to international player pools that far exceed what a standalone US league could attract.

What Time Is the Match in Your Timezone?

The 18:30 PDT start on 27 June 2026 converts as follows across major cricket-watching regions:

• India (IST, UTC+5:30): 7:00 IST
• UK (BST, UTC+1): 2:30 BST
• Australia/Sydney (AEST, UTC+10): 11:30 AEST
• USA/New York (EDT, UTC-4): 21:30 EDT
• USA/Oakland/PDT (UTC-7): 18:30 PDT

Check Oakland time and US time zones for live conversion.

Venue: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California

Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California is configured for MLC with a cricket oval within the larger ballpark facility. With 12,000 spectators for cricket fixtures, it is one of the larger MLC venues. The Bay Area’s South Asian diaspora, estimated at over 400,000 in the greater San Francisco metro area, provides a consistent fanbase for matches here. Marine layer from San Francisco Bay creates seam-friendly conditions in the evening, particularly affecting the second innings from around the 12th over. Oakland’s mild summer temperatures, typically 18-22 degrees Celsius at game time, are significantly cooler than MLC’s Texas venues.

Why MLC 2026 Matters

Major League Cricket attracts global audiences through its IPL parent franchise structures. The Bay Area leg of the 2026 season is broadcast live to India, the UK, and Australia through league broadcast partners, giving each match a viewership footprint that vastly exceeds stadium attendance.