Sri Lanka is set for a busy cricketing year in 2026, according to the Future Tours Programme (FTP), with the national team scheduled to play across all formats, alongside major ICC events and domestic leagues. Some tours and match dates, however, remain subject to rescheduling.
Sri Lanka Cricket Calendar – 2026 (as per FTP)
January
vs Pakistan (Home)
3 T20 Internationals
January / February
vs England (Home)
3 T20Is & 3 ODIs
February / March
ICC T20 World Cup
T20 Internationals
March
vs Afghanistan (Away)
3 T20Is & 3 ODIs
March / April / May
Indian Premier League
T20 matches
June / July
vs West Indies (Away)
2 Tests, 3 T20Is & 3 ODIs
July / August
Lanka Premier League
T20 matches
August
vs India (Home)
2 Test matches
September
vs England (Away)
3 T20Is & 3 ODIs
October
vs Pakistan (Away)
3 T20 Internationals
October / November
Tri-Nation Series: Sri Lanka, Pakistan & England (Away)
4 ODIs
November
vs Pakistan (Away)
2 Test matches
December / January (2026–27)
vs India (Away)
3 T20Is & 3 ODIsp
The 2026 schedule highlights a demanding year for Sri Lanka, with bilateral series against top teams, participation in a global ICC event, and key Test tours. Officials note that dates and venues remain provisional under the FTP and could be adjusted closer to the series.
