Here is all you need to know about Andhra Premier League 2023, when and where to watch the tournament, it’s venue, schedule, TV channels and more
The league phase of the Andhra Premier League’s second season, APL 2023, which is run by the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA), is set to begin on August 16 and end with the final on August 27.
Andhra Premier League 2023 schedule, date, time table, fixtures list, teams, live streaming telecast in India where to watch
The Dr. YS Rajashekar Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam will host the 11-day T20 tournament, which will include the same six teams that participated in the inaugural competition last year.
The defending champions Coastal Riders will start their championship defence against the Bezawada Tigers in a replay of the final from the previous season, along with teams like the Uttarandhra Lions, Rayalaseema Kings, Vizag Warriors, and Godavari Titans.
The top four teams in the league phase will advance to the APL 2023 playoffs. The six teams will play each other once in a single round-robin format. Now, let’s look at the complete APL 2023 schedule, which includes the matches, dates, IST times, television networks, and information about live streaming:
What time does the APL 2023 season begin and end?
Season 2 of the Andhra Premier League kicks off on August 16 with the league stage and continues until August 23 with further league stage or single round robin games. Additionally, the competition will continue with the APL 2023 playoffs from August 25 to August 27 following a rest day on August 24.
How will the APL Playoffs be structured in 2023?
The APL 2023 Playoff will have an Eliminator, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2, and the final, just like the Indian Premier League. While the top two teams will face off in Qualifier 1, the third and fourth-placed teams will square off in the Eliminator.
The winner of the Eliminator will compete against the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2, and the winner advances to the final, where they will compete against the Qualifier 1 victor.
What time does the APL 2023 season begin? (All times are UTC)
The first start is at 10 AM, followed by 12 PM, 3 PM, and 5 PM. The second match of the day will begin at 3 PM whenever the first match begins at 10 AM, and at 5 PM whenever the first match begins at 12 PM.
Where and how can I watch the APL games in 2023?
The second season of the Andhra Premier League will be live streamed via the Fancode app or website, as well as on Star Sports Network’s Star Sports First (English) and Star Sports 1 Telugu SD & HD Channels.
Andhra Premier League 2023 Schedue – APL 2023 Fixtures List
| Date | Day | Fixture | Time (IST) |
| August 16 | Wednesday | Coastal Riders vs Bezawada Tigers | 5 PM |
| August 17 | Thursday | Vizag Warriors vs Godavari Titans | 10 AM |
| August 17 | Thursday | Rayalaseema Kings vs Uttarandhra Lions | 3 PM |
| August 18 | Friday | Coastal Riders vs Vizag Warriors | 12 PM |
| August 18 | Friday | Bezawada Tigers vs Godavari Titans | 5 PM |
| August 19 | Saturday | Bezawada Tigers vs Rayalaseema Kings | 10 AM |
| August 19 | Saturday | Uttarandhra Lions vs Coastal Riders | 3 PM |
| August 20 | Sunday | Uttarandhra Lions vs Vizag Warriors | 10 AM |
| August 20 | Sunday | Godavari Titans vs Rayalaseema Kings | 3 PM |
| August 21 | Monday | Bezawada Tigers vs Uttarandhra Lions | 12 PM |
| August 21 | Monday | Rayalaseema Kings vs Vizag Warriors | 5 PM |
| August 22 | Tuesday | Godavari Titans vs Coastal Riders | 12 PM |
| August 22 | Tuesday | Vizag Warriors vs Bezawada Tigers | 5 PM |
| August 23 | Wednesday | Coastal Riders vs Rayalaseema Kings | 12 PM |
| August 23 | Wednesday | Uttarandhra Lions vs Godavari Titans | 5 PM |
| August 25 | Friday | Eliminator: 3rd vs 4th | 12 PM |
| August 25 | Friday | Qualifier 1: 1st vs 2nd | 5 PM |
| August 26 | Saturday | Qualifier 2: Eliminator Winner vs Qualifier 1 Loser | 5 PM |
| August 27 | Sunday | Final: Qualifier 1 Winner vs Qualifier 2 Winner | 5 PM |