Goa Tourism Confirmed as ‘Presenting Sponsor’ for Inaugural World Legends Pro T20 League

Goa, January 12, 2026: The World Legends Pro T20 League (WLPTL) has announced Goa Tourism as the Presenting Sponsor for its much-awaited debut season, taking place from January 26 at the 1919 Cricket Stadium in Verna, Goa.

WLPTL will deliver an international event of unprecedented scale, with 90 cricketers drafted across six teams, with international legends such as Shane Watson, Dale Steyn, Jacques Kallis, Chris Gayle, Faf du Plessis, and Indian legends including Shikhar Dhawan, Dinesh Karthik, Harbhajan Singh, and others confirmed for the opening season. This will offer fans in Goa a unique, first-hand opportunity to witness the top T20 cricketers in history in action.

For over four decades, Goa Tourism has played an important role in developing tourism in the state and establishing Goa as one of India’s leading travel destinations. The WLPTL now arrives as an international sporting spectacle, adding elite cricket to Goa’s celebrated mix of beaches, history, food, and festivals. Featuring some of the most iconic names in the game, the league will be a must-do experience for both residents and visiting travellers, firmly placing Goa on the global cricket calendar during the season.

Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, IT, E&C and Printing and Stationery, said, “Goa is a natural partner for global sporting events, and hosting the World Legends Pro T20 League aligns seamlessly with our vision for tourism and events. By bringing together cricketing legends and fans from around the world, the league acts as a catalyst for tourism, engages local communities and youth, and creates meaningful opportunities for local businesses and the hospitality ecosystem, while positioning Goa as a hub for world-class sports entertainment.”

Speaking on the partnership, Mahesh Bhupathi, CEO, SGSE, said, “We are delighted to welcome Goa Tourism as the Presenting Sponsor for the inaugural season of the World Legends Pro T20 League. Goa offers the perfect blend of vibrant culture and world-class hospitality, making it an ideal destination for a premium international property like WLPTL. This partnership strengthens our vision of delivering a festival-style, high-quality experience for locals and travelling supporters, while positioning Goa as the premier destination for international sporting events.”

With the World Legends Pro T20 League set to run as a single-destination, festival-style tournament, the partnership with Goa Tourism further enhances the league’s ambition to deliver a cricket experience that will appeal to fans worldwide. As the countdown to January 26 begins, fans can look forward to legendary names returning to the field and a celebration of cricket set against the backdrop of one of India’s most celebrated destinations.