EVCL becomes EVCL PRO: a bigger stage for India's heartland
The Epic Victory Cricket League returns in October 2027 with a new name, six new franchises and a sharper focus on turning grassroots talent into professional cricketers.
The Epic Victory Cricket League is evolving. From the 2027 season the league will be known as EVCL PRO — a name that reflects its ambition to deliver a genuinely professional pathway for the most talented cricketers from Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttar Pradesh, all over India and all over world.
What changes
EVCL PRO keeps everything that made the league special — open trials, merit-led selection and a grassroots-first philosophy — while raising the bar on operations, broadcast, digital storytelling and brand partnerships.
- Six brand-new universal franchises
- 18 matches across 11 days
- Leather-ball T20 format for players aged 16–39
- A 16-player squad structure blending international stars, ex-IPL and ex-Ranji experience, a U-16 young talent and nine grassroots players
When
The tournament is scheduled for to be announced soon. Registrations, trials, selection and the player draft will follow the published roadmap, with dates confirmed on the official website and @evclt20.