The Lanka Premier League returns for its sixth season from 17 July to 8 August 2026. Five franchises play matches across four venues in Colombo, Dambulla and Pallekele, with the playoffs and final returning to the R. Premadasa Stadium.
Twenty matches across three venues, starting at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo before moving to Dambulla and finishing the league phase in Pallekele. Double-headers run at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM, with single evening fixtures on select days.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time (Local-IST / GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Jul 2026 | Jaffna Kings vs Galle Gallants | SSC, Colombo | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 2 | 18 Jul 2026 | Kandy Royals vs Dambulla Sixers | SSC, Colombo | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM GMT |
| 3 | 18 Jul 2026 | Galle Gallants vs Colombo Kaps | SSC, Colombo | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 4 | 19 Jul 2026 | Dambulla Sixers vs Jaffna Kings | SSC, Colombo | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM GMT |
| 5 | 19 Jul 2026 | Â Colombo Kaps vs Kandy Royals | SSC, Colombo | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 6 | 21 Jul 2026 | Dambulla Sixers vs Kandy Royals | RDICS, Dambulla | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 7 | 22 Jul 2026 | Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Kaps | RDICS, Dambulla | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM GMT |
| 8 | 22 Jul 2026 | Dambulla Sixers vs Galle Gallants | RDICS, Dambulla | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 9 | 23 Jul 2026 | Kandy Royals vs Colombo Kaps | RDICS, Dambulla | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM GMT |
| 10 | 23 Jul 2026 | Galle Gallants vs Jaffna Kings | RDICS, Dambulla | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 11 | 25 Jul 2026 | Galle Gallants vs Kandy Royals | RDICS, Dambulla | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM GMT |
| 12 | 25 Jul 2026 | Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Kaps | RDICS, Dambulla | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 13 | 26 Jul 2026 | Kandy Royals vs Jaffna Kings | RDICS, Dambulla | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM GMT |
| 14 | 26 Jul 2026 | Galle Gallants vs Dambulla Sixers | RDICS, Dambulla | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 15 | 28 Jul 2026 | Colombo Kaps vs Jaffna Kings | PICS, Pallekele | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 16 | 29 Jul 2026 | Galle Gallants vs  Kandy Royals | PICS, Pallekele | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM GMT |
| 17 | 29 Jul 2026 | Colombo Kaps vs Dambulla Sixers | PICS, Pallekele | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 18 | 30 Jul 2026 | Jaffna Kings vs  Kandy Royals | PICS, Pallekele | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 19 | 1 Aug 2026 | Colombo Kaps vs Galle Marvels | PICS, Pallekele | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 20 | 2 Aug 2026 | Jaffna Kings vs Dambulla Sixers | PICS, Pallekele | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
Lanka Premier League 2026 Playoff Schedule
The top four teams advance to the knockouts at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with the IPL-style playoff structure giving the top two sides a double chance .
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time (Local-IST / GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd) | 5 Aug 2026 | TBC vs TBC | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM GMT |
| Eliminator (3rd vs 4th) | 5 Aug 2026 | TBC vs TBC | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| Qualifier 2 | 7 Aug 2026 | Loser Q1 vs Winner Eliminator | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| Final | 8 Aug 2026 | TBC vs TBC | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
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