The LPL 2026 schedule has been unveiled, setting the stage for another thrilling edition of the Lanka Premier League. Six teams will compete across the league stage and playoffs as they battle for the coveted championship title.
With a host of international stars and Sri Lanka’s top cricketers in action, fans can expect plenty of high-quality cricket throughout the tournament. The fixtures will determine each team’s path to the playoffs, making every match crucial in the race for qualification.
Fans can also explore the LPL 2026 Squads to learn more about the players representing each franchise. Below is the complete LPL 2026 schedule, featuring all match dates, venues, and timings.
Ahead of the tournament start, Sri Lanka Cricket will unveil the LPL 2026 ticket booking link with price details for the fans to book their tickets.
LPL 2026 schedule
As per the LPL 2026 schedule, the opener match will be played between Jaffna Kings and Galle Titans will be played on July 17 at the SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo.
Listed below are the full LPL 2026 schedule / LPL 2026 fixtures for the season.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (SLST) |
| July 17, 2026 | Jaffna Kings vs Gallen Titans, 1st Match | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 7:30 PM |
| July 18, 2026 | Kandy vs Dambulla Thunder, 2nd Match | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| July 18, 2026 | Galle Titans vs Colombo Titans, 3rd Match | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 7:30 PM |
| July 19, 2026 | Dambulla Thunders vs Jaffna Kings, 4th Match | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| July 19, 2026 | Colombo Strikers vs Kandy, 5th Match | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 7:30 PM |
| July 21, 2026 | Dambulla Thunders vs Kandy, 6th Match | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:30 PM |
| July 22, 2026 | Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers, 7th match | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 3:00 PM |
| July 22, 2026 | Dambulla Thunders vs Galle Titans, 8th Match | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:30 PM |
| July 23, 2026 | Kandy vs Colombo Strikers, 9th Match | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 3:00 PM |
| July 23, 2026 | Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings, 10th match | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:30 PM |
| July 25, 2026 | Galle Titans vs Kandy, 11th match | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 3:00 PM |
| July 25, 2026 | Dambulla Thunders vs Colombo Strikers, 12th Match | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:30 PM |
| July 26, 2026 | Kandy vs Jaffna Kings, 13th Match | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 3:00 PM |
| July 26, 2026 | Galle Titans vs Dambulla Thunders, 14th Match | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:30 PM |
| July 28, 2026 | Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings, 15th Match | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 7:30 PM |
| July 29, 2026 | Galle Titans vs Kandy, 16th Match | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 3:00 PM |
| July 29, 2026 | Colombo Strikers vs Dambulla Thunders, 17th Match | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 7:30 PM |
| July 30, 2026 | Jaffna Kings vs Kandy, 18th Match | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 7:30 PM |
| Aug 01, 2026 | Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans, 19th Match | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 7:30 PM |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Jaffna Kings vs Dambulla Thunders, 20th Match | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 7:30 PM |
| Aug 05, 2026 | TBA vs TBA, Playoffs | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Aug 05, 2026 | TBA vs TBA, Playoffs | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM |
| Aug 07, 2026 | TBA vs TBA, Playoffs | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM |
| Aug 08, 2026 | TBA vs TBA, Finals | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM |
LPL 2026 Squad
The LPL 2026 squads are packed with experienced campaigners and exciting young talents. Here are the complete team-wise player rosters for the upcoming edition of the tournament.
Jaffna Kings
Taskin Ahmed, Dunith Wellalage, Shakib Al Hasan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Avishka Fernando, David Wiese, Dilshan Madushanka, Kamil Mishara, Traveen Mathews, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohommed Shiraz, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwanidu Fernando, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lizaad Williams, Dipendra Airee, Kugathas Mathulan, Praveen Manisha, Nishan Madushka
Colombo Kaps
Ben McDermott, Kamindu Mendis, Jimmy Neesham, Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Milan Ratnayake, Janith Liyanage, Shahnawaz Dahani, Jeffrey Vandersay, Thanuka Dabare, Movin Subasingha, Mohammed Haris, Hasan Mahmud, Kushal Bhurtel, Malsha Tharupathi, Sharujan Shanmuganathan, Wanuja Sahan, Anthony Pragasam
Kandy Royals
Vijay Shankar, Angelo Mathews, Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nuwan Thushara, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Perera, Asitha Fernando, Garuka Sanketh, Daniel Sams, Vishen Halambage, Muditha Lakshan, Lahiru Udara, Dale Phillips, Zahir Khan, Brandon McMullen, Sahan Mihira, Pawan Sandesh, Dushan Hemantha, Isitha Wijesundera
Galle Gallants
Litton Das, Eshan Malinga, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, Mohammad Nawaz, Pramod Madushan, Lasith Croospulle, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Akif Javed, Sahan Arachchige, Chamika Karunaratne, Tharindu Rathnayake, Sam Harper, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Haider Ali, Dinura Kalupahana, Uri Koththigoda, Kasun Rajitha, Sachindu Colombage
Dambulla Sixers
Reeza Hendricks, Dinesh Chandimal, Sahibzada Farhan, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Niroshan Dickwella, Pavan Rathnayake, Akila Dananjaya, Mohammed Wasim, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Ramesh Mendis, Sachitha Jayatilake, Gulbadin Naib, Dian Forrester, Shadley Schalkwyk, Vishva Kumara, Gayana Weerasinghe
LPL 2026 Venues
The Lanka Premier League 2026 will be hosted across 4 venues in Sri Lanka. All the playoffs and finals will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
- Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
- Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
