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. (Newswire)

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Fixtures for the fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) have been announced.

According to the LPL organizers, the opening match will be held in Kandy, and thereafter, will proceed to Dambulla, with the final stage being held in Colombo.

Day matches will commence at 03.00 pm, while night matches will begin at 07.30 pm local time. 

The 2024 Lanka Premier League will be played from 01 – 21 July 2024. (Newswire)

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