Overview

• The sixth LPL will be staged from December 1 to 23 across Colombo, Kandy and Dambulla with 24 matches scheduled.
• Five franchises will play a double round-robin with 20 league games before a four-match playoff slate of Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the final.
• Organisers say Indian cricketers are expected to participate for the first time, with specific names yet to be announced.
• The dates overlap with the UAE’s ILT20 (December 2–January 4) and Australia’s BBL (December 14–January 25), creating direct competition for players and broadcast attention.
• BCCI policy barring active Indian male players from overseas T20 leagues could limit who is eligible to appear, leaving the extent of Indian involvement to be clarified.