BPL 2026 Schedule: Ending the long wait for cricket enthusiasts, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially released the complete schedule for the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
BPL 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Venues & Match Time Table
According to the announcement, the marquee T20 tournament will kick off on December 26, 2025, delayed by seven days from the initial plan. The curtain raiser will take place in Sylhet, breaking the tradition of a Dhaka start. The grand finale is scheduled for January 23, 2026.
Venue Surprise: Dhaka Takes a Backseat
In a major strategic shift, venues outside the capital—Sylhet and Chattogram—will host more matches than the “Home of Cricket” in Mirpur.
- Sylhet International Cricket Stadium: 12 Matches (Opening Phase)
- Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram: 12 Matches (Second Phase)
- Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka: 10 Matches (Final Phase & Play-offs)
Phase 1: Sylhet (Dec 26 – Jan 2)
The tournament begins in the scenic grounds of Sylhet.
| Date | Time | Match |
| Dec 26 (Fri) | 2:00 PM | Sylhet Titans vs Rajshahi Warriors |
| 7:00 PM | Noakhali Express vs Chattogram Royals | |
| Dec 27 (Sat) | 1:00 PM | Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors |
| 6:00 PM | Sylhet Titans vs Noakhali Express | |
| Dec 29 (Mon) | 1:00 PM | Rangpur Riders vs Chattogram Royals |
| 6:00 PM | Rajshahi Warriors vs Noakhali Express | |
| Dec 30 (Tue) | 1:00 PM | Sylhet Titans vs Chattogram Royals |
| 6:00 PM | Dhaka Capitals vs Rangpur Riders | |
| Jan 01 (Thu) | 1:00 PM | Sylhet Titans vs Dhaka Capitals |
| 6:00 PM | Rangpur Riders vs Rajshahi Warriors | |
| Jan 02 (Fri) | 2:00 PM | Dhaka Capitals vs Chattogram Royals |
| 7:00 PM | Sylhet Titans vs Rangpur Riders |
Phase 2: Chattogram (Jan 5 – Jan 12)
After a two-day break, the action shifts to the port city.
| Date | Time | Match |
| Jan 05 (Mon) | 1:00 PM | Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka Capitals |
| 6:00 PM | Chattogram Royals vs Rajshahi Warriors | |
| Jan 06 (Tue) | 1:00 PM | Noakhali Express vs Sylhet Titans |
| 6:00 PM | Chattogram Royals vs Rangpur Riders | |
| Jan 08 (Thu) | 1:00 PM | Sylhet Titans vs Rangpur Riders |
| 6:00 PM | Rajshahi Warriors vs Dhaka Capitals | |
| Jan 09 (Fri) | 2:00 PM | Chattogram Royals vs Noakhali Express |
| 7:00 PM | Rajshahi Warriors vs Sylhet Titans | |
| Jan 11 (Sun) | 1:00 PM | Rangpur Riders vs Noakhali Express |
| 6:00 PM | Chattogram Royals vs Dhaka Capitals | |
| Jan 12 (Mon) | 1:00 PM | Rajshahi Warriors vs Rangpur Riders |
| 6:00 PM | Noakhali Express vs Dhaka Capitals |
Phase 3: Dhaka & Play-offs (Jan 15 – Jan 23)
The climax of the tournament returns to Mirpur.
| Date | Time | Match |
| Jan 15 (Thu) | 1:00 PM | Dhaka Capitals vs Noakhali Express |
| 6:00 PM | Chattogram Royals vs Sylhet Titans | |
| Jan 16 (Fri) | 2:00 PM | Noakhali Express vs Rajshahi Warriors |
| 7:00 PM | Dhaka Capitals vs Sylhet Titans | |
| Jan 17 (Sat) | 1:00 PM | Rajshahi Warriors vs Chattogram Royals |
| 6:00 PM | Noakhali Express vs Rangpur Riders |
Play-offs Schedule:
- Eliminator: Jan 19 (Mon), 1:00 PM (3rd vs 4th)
- Qualifier 1: Jan 19 (Mon), 6:00 PM (1st vs 2nd)
- Qualifier 2: Jan 21 (Wed), 6:00 PM (Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator)
- Final: Jan 23 (Fri), 7:00 PM (Reserve Day Available)
Author: S A Shakil, Staff Reporter (Latest News)
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