Sri Lanka have a packed white-ball calendar lined up in their 2026-27 season. From home series to away tours, the Lankan Lions will be constantly on the move, preparing for major events including the T20 World Cup 2026.
Across this season, Sri Lanka will host Pakistan and England, travel overseas for multiple tours, and also play in the ICC event scheduled for early 2026. Their focus remains on improving their limited-overs performance and building a strong squad for global tournaments.
Although Sri Lanka won’t play any Test cricket this season, they have a long line-up of ODIs and T20Is to fine-tune their combinations.
Below is the full Sri Lanka cricket schedule for the 2026-27 season with updated match dates and venues.
Sri Lanka Cricket Schedule 2026-27 (Updated)
| Series | Matches | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is | Pakistan | November 2025–January 2026 |
| Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | 3 T20Is | Dambulla | January 7, 10 & 12, 2026 |
| Sri Lanka vs England | 3 ODIs | Colombo | January 22, 24 & 27, 2026 |
| Sri Lanka vs England | 3 T20Is | Pallekele | January 30 – February 3, 2026 |
| T20 World Cup 2026 | T20Is | India / Sri Lanka | February–March 2026 |
| Sri Lanka in T20 WC Group B | vs Ireland, Oman, Australia, Zimbabwe | Colombo & Pallekele | February 8–19, 2026 |
| England vs Sri Lanka | 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs | England | September 15–27, 2026 |
Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka – January 2026 (3 T20Is)
The first action of 2026 begins with Pakistan visiting Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. All matches will start at 7:00 PM local time.
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, Wed | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st T20I | Dambulla | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 10, Sat | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I | Dambulla | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 12, Mon | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I | Dambulla | 7:00 PM |
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Sri Lanka vs England – January 2026 (3 ODIs)
After the Pakistan T20Is, Sri Lanka immediately shift focus to England’s ODI tour. All three matches will be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, Thu | Sri Lanka vs England, 1st ODI | Colombo | 2:30 PM |
| Jan 24, Sat | Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd ODI | Colombo | 2:30 PM |
| Jan 27, Tue | Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd ODI | Colombo | 2:30 PM |
Sri Lanka vs England – February 2026 (3 T20Is)
The tour continues with three high-voltage T20Is at Pallekele, providing the final preparation before the T20 World Cup.
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, Fri | Sri Lanka vs England, 1st T20I | Pallekele | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 1, Sun | Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd T20I | Pallekele | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 3, Tue | Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd T20I | Pallekele | 7:00 PM |
Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2026 – Group Stage Fixtures
Sri Lanka will also feature in key Group B matches of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where they face Ireland, Oman, Australia, and Zimbabwe across Colombo and Pallekele.
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, Sun | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 12, Thu | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Pallekele | 11:00 AM |
| Feb 16, Mon | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 19, Thu | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Colombo | 3:00 PM |
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England vs Sri Lanka – September 2026 (3 T20Is, 3 ODIs)
Sri Lanka will conclude their 2026 season with a full white-ball tour of England. The action begins with T20Is in Southampton, Cardiff, and Manchester, followed by ODIs in Chester-le-Street, Leeds, and The Oval.
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, Tue | England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I | Southampton | 6:30 PM |
| Sep 17, Thu | England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I | Cardiff | 6:30 PM |
| Sep 19, Sat | England vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I | Manchester | 2:30 PM |
| Sep 22, Tue | England vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI | Chester-le-Street | 12:30 PM |
| Sep 24, Thu | England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI | Leeds | 12:30 PM |
| Sep 27, Sun | England vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI | London (Oval) | 10:30 AM |
