Mountain Spin on Indian T20: Uttarakhand Premier League 2025

The Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) second season of 2025 is in full swing, with men's and women's divisions running concurrently to deliver 30 thrilling matches.

This article will take you deep into this “mountainous cricket extravaganza”, from the fixture list and teams to live streaming options, unlocking every thrilling moment of the UPL!

UPL 2025 Dehradun Edition – Lights On, Game On

Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) is a T20 league organised by the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) and developed by Spark Sports & Entertainment. This league made its debut in 2024, featuring only men's competitions, yet it was swiftly regarded as the “cradle of India's new cricket stars”. The UPL 2025 will expand to feature seven men's teams and four women's teams, with over 30 matches scheduled – a scale rarely seen in provincial-level leagues.

As the harbinger of Uttarakhand cricket's resurgence, here you can not only watch sixes, but also see dreams take flight. The women's division has even enabled girls from the mountains to take to the grand stage!

The vibe at UPL is simple: cricket + pride + hometown passion. 🔥It is also a spiritual cricket journey in the Himalayas. This is the Himalayan energy of UPL.

What is Uttarakhand Cricket Association (UCA)?

• Role： Uttarakhand's only official cricket association
• Mission： Managing local cricket, organizing teams for all-India tournaments, and organise UPL
• Importance： Without the UCA, Uttarakhand players would be unable to represent their home state in national competitions, and the UPL would not have been born.

In 2018, the BCCI recognised the UCA as the sole representative body, thereby unifying Uttarakhand's chaotic cricket landscape.

Uttarakhand Pride & Music Vibe Beyond Cricket

UPL is no ordinary competition as you might imagine; it's an utterly unconventional “spiritual cricket journey”. Here, cricket, spirituality, and music are all combined, creating a unique cricket music festival.

Meanwhile, UPL has launched the UPL Ki Aawaaz presenter selection campaign, specifically for young people aged 18–45 in Uttarakhand. The campaign enables them to host matches, chat with players face-to-face, and establish their presence in front of a national audience.

The UPL Music Carnival

Live UPL = Watching the match + concert. One ticket offers two vibes, allowing you to experience the thrill of turning the stadium into a concert in seconds.

• Neeti Mohan： On September 26, the women's group Carnival was the main show. The romantic tones of Bollywood's female vocalists instantly transformed the stadium vibe, immediately switching to a celebratory one.
• Elnaaz Norouzi： Making an appearance on opening night, lighting the fire with its international stage aura.
• Badshah： The men's final on October 5th featured a highly anticipated rap show. When the moment “Garmi” hit the speakers, the atmosphere at the championship party absolutely exploded.

Local Artists：Ruhaan Bhardwaj、Karishma Shah、Ajju Tomar、Ajay Chauhan bring the voice of Uttarakhand and make the culture of the homeland visible as well.

What’s even more exciting is that admission to the women’s competition is free throughout! You'll only need to register and book on the District by Zomato app, You can get official tickets and enjoy the live vibe at zero cost.

From Fans to Hosts: Uttarakhand’s Voice Hunt

Besides the music stage, UPL also gives Uttarakhand's youth a chance to hold the microphone. UPL Ki Aawaaz is an exclusive talent show for presenters, truly propelling local voices onto the national stage.

• Participants： Aged 18–45 Uttarakhandis may participate whenever have great composure on stage.
• Sing Up： Post the video and album to Instagram @uplt20.cau before September 23rd.
• Responsibilities： The selected 1–3 individuals will participate throughout the entire event from the opening ceremony until the final on October 5th, their responsibilities include warming up the crowd, announcing scores, interviewing players, and energising the supporters' atmosphere..
• Reward：Salary, official merchandise, brand exposure, and opportunities to share the stage with star athletes and entertainers. Not merely a stage experience, but the first step into the professional world of sports entertainment.

So Uttarakhand Pride & Music Vibe Beyond Cricket is not just a slogan; This is how UPL works: cricket x music x local culture, all brought in to let Uttarakhand put on its own show.

UPL 2025 – 4 Women’s & 7 Men’s Teams, Uttarakhand All In

UPL 2025 - Season 2 expands to new heights! The men's division retains seven teams, while the women's division introduces four new rising-star squads. All named after the Uttarakhand region, with representatives from the plains to the highlands, truly achieve "the whole state on the field".

The men's team has IPL-level stars, while the women's team is a testing ground for local rising stars. Who do you think will become the next Smriti Mandhana or Jasprit Bumrah?

UPL 2025 Women’s Teams Spotlight

UPL 2025 Men’s Teams Spotlight

Uttarakhand Premier League 2025 Game Days in Dehradun

The women's competition began on September 23rd, with the final on September 26th.

The men's competition ran from September 27th to October 5th, with a total of 23 matches.

Men's Competition Schedule

• Round-robin: September 27 to October 3
• Elimination round: October 4
• Finals: October 5

All 2025 UPL matches will be held in Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun.

This 25,000-capacity high-altitude stadium, nestled against the backdrop of the Himalayas, is the pride of Uttarakhand cricket and the sole stage for this UPL.

One stadium, one vibe, UPL’s home in the hills.

Prize Pool & Player Awards

The UPL 2025 boasts a total prize pool of 5 million rupees, motivating players to give their all:

• Men's champion: ₹ 2.5 million, runner-up: ₹ 1.2 million.
• Women's champion: ₹ 700,000, runner-up: ₹ 300,000.
• Player of the Season: ₹ 100,000 for men, ₹ 25,000 for women.
• MVP：₹10,000 per match, open to both men and women.

Streaming the Hills – Where to Watch UPL Live

Want to watch UPL? Simply open FanCode to catch every moment, also Sony Sports 5 / Sony Sports 5 HD is broadcast on TV channels simultaneously.

This allows viewers who don't subscribe to a streaming service to watch all 23 men's and women's matches on television.