Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that the sixth season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from July 10 to August 5, 2026. This year marks a significant change as the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo will debut as a venue, joining the R Premadasa Stadium, Pallekele, and Dambulla. The SSC has recently been upgraded to host international matches and successfully managed its first floodlit games during the T20 World Cup. The tournament's scheduling aims to return to its traditional mid-year slot, having been postponed from late 2025 to ensure venue readiness for the World Cup. Although there were discussions about adding a sixth team, the tournament is expected to maintain its five-team format. Additionally, player interest is anticipated to be high, with foreign player registration opening on May 4, although the LPL will coincide with other franchise tournaments, potentially complicating talent acquisition.