The sixth version of the Lanka Premier League obtained underway on July 17, with defending champions Jaffna Kings dealing with Galle Gallants on the Sinhalese Sports activities Membership Floor in Colombo in a repeat of the 2024 last.
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5 franchises are competing throughout 24 matches at 4 venues, operating by to the ultimate on the R Premadasa Stadium on August 8. Jaffna Kings started as favourites, having received 4 of the earlier 5 editions.
Which groups are taking part in LPL 2026?
The next 5 groups characteristic in LPL 2026:
LPL 2026 format defined
Every of the 5 groups performs the others twice in the course of the league stage, producing a double round-robin throughout 20 matches. The highest 4 sides within the factors desk qualify for the playoffs.
The primary- and second-placed groups meet in Qualifier 1, whereas 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 ultimate.
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Two vital rule modifications have been launched this season. Groups can now use an Influence Substitute, and each enjoying XI should embrace no less than one Underneath-23 Sri Lankan cricketer all through the match, even after a substitution is made.
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LPL 2026: Full schedule and outcomes
Date
Match
Venue
Time (IST)
Consequence
Jul 17
Galle Gallants vs Jaffna Kings
Colombo (SSC)
7:30 p.m.
Gallants received by 36 runs
Jul 18
Dambulla Sixers vs Kandy Royals
Colombo (SSC)
3:00 p.m.
Sixers received by 18 runs
Jul 18
Colombo Kaps vs Galle Gallants
Colombo (SSC)
7:30 p.m.
Gallants received by 5 wickets
Jul 19
Dambulla Sixers vs Jaffna Kings
Colombo (SSC)
3:00 p.m.
Jaffna received by 5 wickets
Jul 19
Kandy Royals vs Colombo Kaps
Colombo (SSC)
7:30 p.m.
Kaps received by 6 wickets
Jul 21
Dambulla Sixers vs Kandy Royals
Dambulla
7:30 p.m.
Royals received by 43 runs
Jul 22
Colombo Kaps vs Jaffna Kings
Dambulla
3:00 p.m.
Kings received by 5 runs
Jul 22
Dambulla Sixers vs Galle Gallants
Dambulla
7:30 p.m.
Sixers received by 6 wickets
Jul 23
Colombo Kaps vs Kandy Royals
Dambulla
3:00 p.m.
Kaps received by 23 runs
Jul 23
Galle Gallants vs Jaffna Kings
Dambulla
7:30 p.m.
Gallants received by 60 runs
Jul 25
Galle Gallants vs Kandy Royals
Dambulla
3:00 p.m.
–
Jul 25
Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Kaps
Dambulla
7:30 p.m.
–
Jul 26
Jaffna Kings vs Kandy Royals
Dambulla
3:00 p.m.
–
Jul 26
Dambulla Sixers vs Galle Gallants
Dambulla
7:30 p.m.
–
Jul 28
Colombo Kaps vs Jaffna Kings
Pallekele
7:30 p.m.
–
Jul 29
Kandy Royals vs Galle Gallants
Pallekele
3:00 p.m.
–
Jul 29
Colombo Kaps vs Dambulla Sixers
Pallekele
7:30 p.m.
–
Jul 30
Kandy Royals vs Jaffna Kings
Pallekele
7:30 p.m.
–
Aug 1
Colombo Kaps vs Galle Gallants
Pallekele
7:30 p.m.
–
Aug 2
Dambulla Sixers vs Jaffna Kings
Pallekele
7:30 p.m.
–
Aug 5
Qualifier 1
Colombo (RPS)
3:00 p.m.
–
Aug 5
Eliminator
Colombo (RPS)
7:30 p.m.
–
Aug 7
Qualifier 2
Colombo (RPS)
7:30 p.m.
–
Aug 8
Ultimate
Colombo (RPS)
7:30 p.m.
–
LPL 2026: Standings desk
Pos.
Workforce
Pld.
W
L
NR
Pts.
NRR
1
Galle Gallants
4
3
1
0
6
+0.854
2
Colombo Kaps
4
2
2
0
4
+0.201
3
Dambulla Sixers
4
2
2
0
4
-0.016
4
Jaffna Kings
4
2
2
0
4
-1.002
5
Kandy Royals
4
1
3
0
2
-0.051
LPL 2026: TV channel, dwell stream
Here is easy methods to watch the LPL 2026 dwell from India:
TV Channel: Star Sports activities 3
On-line Dwell Stream: FanCode App and Web site
The dwell telecast of the LPL can be out there on Star Sports activities 3, with digital streaming by the FanCode app and web site for followers in India. In Sri Lanka, matches are broadcast on SLTMobitel and PEOTV, whereas viewers in the UK can watch on Sky Sports activities Cricket.
