Sharjah , August 9, 2026 : The Bejoice Premier League (BPL) 2026–27, one of the UAE’s premier Corporate & Community Cricket Championships, has officially been launched, setting the stage for an exciting season of high-quality cricket, corporate engagement, and community participation. Hosted at the prestigious Bejoice Cricket Club in Al Batayeh, Sharjah, the tournament will feature 16 elite teams competing across the club’s world-class Queensland Stadium and QueensPark Stadium.
Organized by the Bejoice Group of Companies, the championship has been designed to provide a professional platform where corporate organizations, community teams, entrepreneurs, sponsors, and talented cricketers come together under one banner. The event is produced and directed by Mr. Akash Ingleshwar, whose vision is to elevate corporate and community cricket in the UAE through international production standards, professional event management, and global digital exposure.
The tournament will feature 16 franchises, including Radiant Renegades, Amit International, Terminal Tigers, The Boys, Nawab CC, Salman XI CC, Dune Warriors, Shiv XI, Invictus, Vittoria Elite, Classic CC, Magnetar, Namma Bengaluru, Kanhangad CC, Kannur Squad, and Sher-e-Panjab. These teams represent the growing strength of corporate and community cricket in the UAE and will compete throughout the season for championship honours.
According to the organizers, the Bejoice Premier League is much more than a cricket tournament. It aims to combine elite sporting competition with business networking opportunities through professional live broadcasting, digital media coverage, player interviews, match presentations, corporate branding, sponsor activations, and extensive international media exposure. The league is expected to showcase the rising standard of UAE cricket to audiences around the world.
The Bejoice Group, which operates across sectors including international shipping, logistics, steel trading, hospitality, sports infrastructure, and event management, said its continued investment in cricket reflects its commitment to community development and creating opportunities for athletes and businesses alike.
The organizers believe the 2026–27 edition will establish a new benchmark for cricket in the UAE through international-quality stadium infrastructure, advanced cricket technology, professional tournament management, digital broadcasting, community engagement initiatives, and strong corporate participation. They also reaffirmed their vision of positioning the UAE as a leading destination for Corporate & Community Cricket on the global sporting calendar.
The official launch ceremony featured the unveiling of participating teams and sponsors, a ceremonial trophy presentation, media interactions, and a stadium walkthrough. Team captains also took part in a symbolic first delivery and batting launch, while sponsors and players gathered for the official championship photographs, marking the beginning of what promises to be one of the UAE’s biggest corporate cricket events of the year
