Lanka Premier League 2026 Set for Biggest Season Yet as Star Sports to Broadcast Sixth Edition

July 11, 2026: The Lanka Premier League (LPL), Sri Lanka's premier franchise T20 competition, is set to return for its sixth season from July 17 to August 8, 2026, with live coverage on Star Sports. Organised by Sri Lanka Cricket and with commercial rights held by Innovative Production Group FZ, LLC (IPG), the tournament continues to strengthen its reputation as one of South Asia's leading franchise cricket leagues.

Building on growing fan engagement and increasing international participation, LPL 2026 is expected to deliver its biggest season yet. This year's competition features 62 Sri Lankan players alongside 32 overseas cricketers, offering local talent the opportunity to compete with and learn from some of the world's leading players.

Growing Global Appeal for LPL

The Lanka Premier League has become an important platform for the development of Sri Lankan cricket by providing players with exposure to high-performance environments and elite-level competition. At the same time, the tournament continues to attract growing international interest.

According to the organisers, more than 650 overseas players from 21 countries registered for the 2026 season, underlining the league's expanding global footprint.

"The Lanka Premier League continues to strengthen its position within the global cricket ecosystem. The record interest shown by players this season, with more than 650 overseas registrations from 21 countries, reflects the growing appeal of the league among both players and fans worldwide," said Anil Mohan Sankhdhar, Founder and CEO of IPG Group and official rights holder of the Lanka Premier League.

"As we enter our sixth season, our ambition extends beyond staging a successful tournament. We are committed to creating a platform that contributes to the growth of Sri Lankan cricket, provides opportunities for emerging talent to compete alongside some of the world's best players, and delivers a world-class experience for fans across markets."

Tournament Director Confident of Another Memorable Season

LPL Tournament Director Samantha Dodanwela believes the sixth edition will showcase the league's continued growth through a blend of established international stars and emerging Sri Lankan talent.

"Season 6 represents another exciting milestone in the journey of the Lanka Premier League. The quality and diversity of players participating this year reflects the growing strength of the tournament, with a strong mix of international stars and emerging Sri Lankan talent ready to compete on one platform."

"With world-class broadcast coverage, passionate fans and some of the biggest names in cricket set to take the field, we are looking forward to delivering another memorable season of high-quality T20 cricket."

Star-Studded Player Line-up

LPL 2026 will feature one of its strongest player rosters to date, with several internationally recognised cricketers joining Sri Lanka's leading stars.

• Moeen Ali
• Jimmy Neesham
• Shakib Al Hasan
• Taskin Ahmed
• Wanindu Hasaranga
• Angelo Mathews
• Kusal Mendis
• Dasun Shanaka
• Vijay Shankar, who is set to make his Lanka Premier League debut

The inclusion of experienced international players alongside Sri Lanka's domestic talent is expected to further raise the tournament's competitiveness while providing emerging cricketers with valuable exposure.

LPL Continues to Expand Its Global Reach

With record overseas registrations, growing television audiences and broader international visibility through Star Sports, the Lanka Premier League continues to establish itself as one of the region's premier franchise T20 competitions.

As the sixth edition gets underway on July 17, organisers believe the tournament will further strengthen Sri Lanka's cricket ecosystem while connecting players, fans and commercial partners through another exciting season of top-quality T20 cricket.

(Inputs from Press Release)