Lanka Premier League Returns After Two Years

Lanka Premier League returns after two years

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) is officially set to make a comeback in 2026 after a two-year break, with organizers revealing the tournament schedule and confirming its return to Sri Lanka’s cricket calendar. The highly anticipated T20 competition will begin on July 17 and continue until August 8, featuring top domestic and international players. According to reports, the tournament was previously delayed due to scheduling adjustments and prepar…

Lanka Premier League returns after two years, opener set for July 17

Sri Lanka's T20 franchise competition returns for the first time since its 2024 edition, with the player draft scheduled for June 1

SLC announces Lanka Premier League 2026 schedule

On Monday, May 18, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the schedule of its domestic T20 cricket league – the Lanka Premier League. LPL 2026, which was initially set to commence from July 10, will begin on July 17 with the final scheduled for August 8. The tournament, which marks its return after last being played in 2024, will be played over 22 days across four venues, with the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) set to make its debut in the tournament. A…

Schedule announced for Lanka Premier League 2026

Fixtures have been released for the sixth edition of Lanka Premier League which will get underway on the 17th July, 2026. In the opening game of the tournament, Jaffna will take on Galle at SSC Grounds, Colombo. All 5 franchise teams will play each other twice during the league phase, totaling 20 league matches from 17th July to 2nd August. Dates Set for Lanka Premier League 2026 Jaffna face Galle in the opening game of LPL 2026 Galle Gallants …