Washington Freedom take on San Francisco Unicorns in Match 19 of MLC 2026 at Knight Riders Cricket Field at Fairplex in Pomona on 2026-07-04. Major League Cricket’s fourth season continues to push the boundaries of cricket in America, and this fixture is a prime example of the caliber this league now attracts.

Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns represent the growing depth of talent in American cricket. San Francisco Unicorns, the 2023 champions, bring title-winning experience to this encounter. Washington Freedom will be out to prove they can compete with the best.

Washington Freedom represent the nation’s capital in MLC, drawing from the D.C. metro area’s significant South Asian population. The Freedom name echoes the city’s historical significance and ideals.

San Francisco Unicorns won the inaugural MLC title in 2023, cementing their place in American cricket history. Based in the Bay Area, they draw from Silicon Valley’s massive South Asian diaspora community. Playing at Oakland Coliseum gives them one of MLC’s largest venues.

The individual matchups are fascinating. Steve Smith and Anrich Nortje spearhead Washington Freedom’s balanced squad with strong spin options and clever batting depth, while Corey Anderson and Finn Allen anchor San Francisco Unicorns’s approach. Sikandar Raza provides Washington Freedom with a match-winning option. Shadab Khan offers San Francisco Unicorns the kind of depth that wins tournaments.

For fans in London, the 2:30 PM PDT start converts to 10:30 PM BST. Cricket lovers in Mumbai can catch the action at 3:00 AM IST, while Australian fans enjoy a morning watch at 7:30 AM AEST. East Coast viewers in New York tune in at 5:30 PM EDT. For the latest local time conversion, check Pomona time and US time zones.

Knight Riders Cricket Field at Fairplex in Pomona is MLC’s newest venue and the first franchise-owned cricket ground in the league. With a capacity of 8,000, it is purpose-built for cricket and will also serve as a venue for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics cricket competition. The San Gabriel Valley heat creates conditions that favor batting, with true bounce and fast outfields.

MLC 2026 is the strongest season yet for American cricket, and this Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns contest captures why. With franchise pedigree, international stars, and growing American interest in the sport, every match builds toward cricket’s permanent place in the US sporting landscape. The 2028 LA Olympics will feature cricket for the first time, and MLC is the proving ground. This match matters for more than just the points table.