Bengaluru: The 2nd All India Police T-20 Cricket Tournament – 2026 is being organised by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) under the aegis of All India Police Sports, with the Karnataka–Kerala Sector, CRPF, serving as the host sector.
The prestigious national-level tournament will bring together 10 police and central armed police force teams from across the country, competing in the fast-paced T-20 format at a premier cricketing venue. The event aims to promote sportsmanship, physical fitness, and camaraderie among personnel of police forces and central armed police organisations.
Tournament venue and schedule
The Zone-B (West) matches of the tournament will be held at Three Ovals, KSCA Stadium, Alur, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 562162, from January 28 to February 3, 2026. All matches will be conducted in accordance with established cricketing norms to ensure fairness, transparency, and high standards of play.
The CRPF Karnataka–Kerala Sector has made elaborate arrangements through meticulous planning and coordination to ensure the smooth, safe, and successful conduct of the tournament, while also providing a competitive and congenial sporting environment for all participating teams.
Participating teams
A total of 10 teams are participating in the tournament. The teams include:
- CRPF
- CISF
- Goa Police
- Madhya Pradesh Police
- Daman & Diu Police
- Jharkhand Police
- Gujarat Police
- Rajasthan Police
- Bihar Police
- Maharashtra Police
These teams represent a diverse mix of state police forces and central armed police forces, highlighting the pan-India character of the competition.
Promoting sports culture among police forces
The All India Police T-20 Cricket Tournament is a flagship sporting event that reflects the commitment of police and security forces to physical fitness, teamwork, and mental resilience. Beyond competition, the tournament strengthens inter-force bonding and promotes a culture of sports within disciplined services.
Officials from the CRPF stated that the tournament also serves as a platform to identify sporting talent within the forces, encouraging personnel to balance professional excellence with sporting achievement.
Commitment to excellence and discipline
The Karnataka–Kerala Sector, CRPF, reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of organisation, discipline, and hospitality throughout the tournament. Safety, coordination with local authorities, and adherence to sporting ethics have been given top priority.
With teams from across the country set to compete, the 2nd All India Police T-20 Cricket Tournament – 2026 is expected to deliver high-quality cricket and reinforce the spirit of unity, discipline, and excellence that defines India’s police forces.