Major League Cricket - Unicorns end group stage top of the table
With the Major League Cricket 2026 season approaching its climax, the San Francisco Unicorns hold a slight lead atop the table, closely trailed by Seattle Orcas, MI New York, and Washington Freedom, who have a game in hand. Washington Freedom's recent form makes them strong contenders for a playoff spot, while Los Angeles Knight Riders and Texas Super Kings face tough challenges. Key fixtures from July 10 to 19, including several direct clashes, will settle the playoff race and determine the league’s finalists. Expect intense competition as teams battle for postseason places.
- The Major League Season is down to the last seven matches.
- All six sides can make the playoffs, with two wins between the top and bottom teams.
- The 2026 MLC season ends with the final on 18 July 2026.
Tim Seifert's form has pushed the Seattle Orcas up to second spot (Getty Images).
The battle for the playoffs: Unicorns end top of the table
- The battle for the playoffs
- Current standings (as at 9 July 2026)
- Remaining Major League Cricket fixtures 2026
The San Francisco Unicorns ended their group stage commitments on top of the table with 12 points after a six-wicket win over the Orcas in their final match, with the other playoff places going to the Los Angeles Knight Riders, defending champs MI New York and the Washington Freedom.
The Knight Riders and MI New York also ended on 12 points but both had inferior net run rates compared to the Unicorns. The Freedom ended the group stage level on 10 points each.
The Seattle Orcas finished outside of the playoff places in 5th place on eight points, while the Texas Super Kings lost seven of their 10 matches to finish last on six points.
Current standings (as at 13 July 2026)
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco Unicorns | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0.487 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0.245 |
| 3 | MI New York | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | -0.399 |
| 4 | Washington Freedom | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | -0.165 |
| 5 | Seattle Orcas | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0.034 |
| 6 | Texas Super Kings | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | −0.151 |
Remaining Major League Cricket fixtures 2026
| Date | Teams | Venue | Time (SAST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 July | Qualifier (D/N) | Oakland | 11:30 PM |
| 16 July | Eliminator 1 (N) | Oakland | 3:30 AM |
| 17 July | Eliminator 2 (N) | Oakland | 3:30 AM |
| 19 July | Final (N) | Oakland | 3:30 AM |
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