Lanka Premier League 2026: Dates, schedule, results and how to watch from India details
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The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League got underway on July 17, with defending champions Jaffna Kings facing Galle Gallants at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo in a repeat of the 2024 final.
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Which teams are participating in LPL 2026?
The following five teams feature in LPL 2026:
- Jaffna Kings
- Galle Gallants
- Colombo Kaps
- Kandy Royals
- Dambulla Sixers
LPL 2026 format explained
Each of the five teams plays the others twice during the league stage, producing a double round-robin across 20 matches. The top four sides in the points table qualify for the playoffs.
The first- and second-placed teams meet in Qualifier 1, while the third- and fourth-placed sides contest the Eliminator. The loser of Qualifier 1 then faces the Eliminator winner in Qualifier 2, with the winner advancing to the final.
Two significant rule changes have been introduced this season. Teams can now use an Impact Substitute, and every playing XI must include at least one Under-23 Sri Lankan cricketer throughout the match, even after a substitution is made.
LPL 2026: Full schedule and results
DateMatchVenueTime (IST)ResultJul 17Galle Gallants vs Jaffna KingsColombo (SSC)7:30 p.m.Gallants won by 36 runsJul 18Dambulla Sixers vs Kandy RoyalsColombo (SSC)3:00 p.m.Sixers won by 18 runsJul 18Colombo Kaps vs Galle GallantsColombo (SSC)7:30 p.m.Gallants won by 5 wicketsJul 19Dambulla Sixers vs Jaffna KingsColombo (SSC)3:00 p.m.Jaffna won by 5 wicketsJul 19Kandy Royals vs Colombo KapsColombo (SSC)7:30 p.m.Kaps won by 6 wicketsJul 21Dambulla Sixers vs Kandy RoyalsDambulla7:30 p.m.Royals won by 43 runsJul 22Colombo Kaps vs Jaffna KingsDambulla3:00 p.m.-Jul 22Dambulla Sixers vs Galle GallantsDambulla7:30 p.m.-Jul 23Colombo Kaps vs Kandy RoyalsDambulla3:00 p.m.-Jul 23Galle Gallants vs Jaffna KingsDambulla7:30 p.m.-Jul 25Galle Gallants vs Kandy RoyalsDambulla3:00 p.m.-Jul 25Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo KapsDambulla7:30 p.m.-Jul 26Jaffna Kings vs Kandy RoyalsDambulla3:00 p.m.-Jul 26Dambulla Sixers vs Galle GallantsDambulla7:30 p.m.-Jul 28Colombo Kaps vs Jaffna KingsPallekele7:30 p.m.-Jul 29Kandy Royals vs Galle GallantsPallekele3:00 p.m.-Jul 29Colombo Kaps vs Dambulla SixersPallekele7:30 p.m.-Jul 30Kandy Royals vs Jaffna KingsPallekele7:30 p.m.-Aug 1Colombo Kaps vs Galle GallantsPallekele7:30 p.m.-Aug 2Dambulla Sixers vs Jaffna KingsPallekele7:30 p.m.-Aug 5Qualifier 1Colombo (RPS)3:00 p.m.-Aug 5EliminatorColombo (RPS)7:30 p.m.-Aug 7Qualifier 2Colombo (RPS)7:30 p.m.-Aug 8FinalColombo (RPS)7:30 p.m.-LPL 2026: TV channel, live stream
Here's how to watch the LPL 2026 live from India:
TV Channel: Star Sports 3
Online Live Stream: FanCode App and Website
The live telecast of the LPL will be available on Star Sports 3, with digital streaming through the FanCode app and website for fans in India. In Sri Lanka, matches are broadcast on SLTMobitel and PEOTV, while viewers in the United Kingdom can watch on Sky Sports Cricket.
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