12 teams, one trophy and an entire MICE fraternity ready to swap business suits for cricket jerseys

The MICE industry is built around one fundamental idea: bringing people together. Whether it is through a corporate conference, an incentive trip, an exhibition, a destination event or a business networking platform, the industry thrives on relationships.

This year, those relationships are moving from the conference table to the cricket pitch.

MICE Affairs presents the MICE Cricket League (MCL) 2026, bringing together 12 teams from across the travel, MICE, hospitality and events ecosystem for a sporting celebration that promises competition, networking and plenty of entertainment.

And while there will be a trophy at the end of the tournament, MCL 2026 is about much more than cricket.

When the Trade Takes the Field

Professionals who usually compete for business, collaborate on projects and negotiate partnerships will now find themselves sharing dressing rooms, planning batting orders and strategising over wickets.

That is the charm of MCL.

Cricket provides a different kind of networking platform—one where formal introductions give way to team huddles, business conversations turn into cricket banter and industry colleagues become teammates and rivals.

For the MICE community, it is an opportunity to connect in a more informal environment while celebrating the energy and personality of an industry that is constantly on the move.

Meet the 12 Contenders

The 2026 league features a diverse group of teams representing different facets of the trade:

Adiona | Travelplus | WMCT | MACH | MICE Club | Travy Fellow Avengers | Expo Inn Suites and Convention | Tricolour Holidays | Geanis World and MICE | Eventions | Visawaale

MACH Travel Solutions Ltd. is supporting MCL 2026 in the capacity of Title Sponsor.

"The MICE industry is built on competition, collaboration and relationships. This cricket tournament brings all three together. Sports teach us something that business often does too — play hard, respect your opponent, and celebrate the spirit of the game. We may compete fiercely in the marketplace, but we are one industry, one community and one fraternity. Let’s come together, play together, cheer for each other and create memories beyond business. Because competition may define our business, but camaraderie defines our industry. We look forward to celebrating the spirit of our industry, together, on and off the field. "Quoted Mr. Kaushik Ghosh - Joint Managing Director, Mach Travel Solutions Ltd.

"This year MCL is very special to us. We invite MICE Industry Players from India to join the celebration. Moreover, this year MCL will also feature a Job Fest for MICE Professionals on the sidelines of the tournament, making it more relevant and meaningful. Our best wishes to all 12 teams for MCL 2026" the spokesperson from Organizer Team quoted.