Lanka Premier League 2026 fixtures announced

Lanka Premier League 2026 fixtures announced

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has released the official fixture schedule for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026, confirming the tournament will run from July 17 to August 8, with a reserve day on August 9.

The season will open on July 17 at the SSC grounds with an opening ceremony followed by the curtain‑raiser clash between Jaffna and Galle. 

Matches will be played across SSC, Dambulla, and Kandy before the playoffs move to the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS) in Colombo.

The group stage features 20 matches, with double‑headers scheduled on weekends and select weekdays. 

The playoff stage begins on August 5 with Qualifier 1 (between the top two teams) and the Eliminator (third vs fourth). 

Qualifier 2 is set for August 7, followed by the grand final on August 8 at RPICS.