The third edition of the Champions League T20 will be played this year from September 23 onwards. The tournament will reach its crescendo on October 9 with the final. The CLT20 this year will have a total of 13 teams fight for the ultimate glory, the most it has ever had in its three years. However, out of the 13 sides, there will be seven who will be given a direct entry into the main round of the competition, while the remaining six will feature in the qualifiers. The qualifiers will be held on September 19, 20 and 21.