Know About BPL 2026 Schedule: Teams, Fixtures, Venues, Points Table

BPL 2026: Format & Key Details
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 12th edition is scheduled to run from December 19 2025, to January 16 2026 and will be conducted by the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
The tournament will be played in a two-round-robin format with playoffs. All teams will face each other twice during the league stage, and from the teams, the top four will go to the knockout rounds.

The teams will be:

Confirmed franchise teams for 2026 are:

Dhaka Capitals

Chattogram Royals

Rajshahi Warriors (this team has been changed from the previous one)

Rangpur Riders

Sylhet Titans

All teams are expected to create powerful squads before the drafting and auctioning phase, which is to take place in November 2025.

BPL 2026 venues and match cities will be at least three major Bangladeshi locations:

Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka (~25,000 people capacity)

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram (~22,000 people capacity)

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet (~18,500 people capacity)

Selecting these venues guarantees a proper distribution of the matches geographically and that the Bangladesh fans have access to the matches.

One key date in the schedule that is not yet released is as follows: 

BPL 2026 will start on December 19 2025, and will end on January 16 2026

December 2025 to early January 2026 for the league stage

Mid-January 2026 for playoffs and final

Anticipated double-headers on weekends and matches planned to maximise both TV and local audience.

Points Table & Standings (Anticipated)

At the end of the league stage, the teams will be ranked in the following manner:
Matches played

Wins & losses

Points (2 for win, 1 for tie/no result)

Net Run Rate (NRR) for tie-breaking

From the table, the top four teams will proceed to the playoffs: Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and Final.

Why This Format Matters

Deciding the BPL to be played in December–January is based on the national election calendar and scheduling of other T20 leagues around the globe.

A ten-match double round-robin with five teams guarantees every franchise ample matches and visibility.

Conducting the matches in various cities increases the engagement of the fans, and consequently, the domestic cricket infrastructure grows.

Conclusion

BPL 2026 is going to be a thrilling season: five powerhouses, top venues, and a timetable that is compatible with the global T20 schedule. Everyone, including fans, players, and broadcasters, should remember the date of 19 December 2025 when the colourful and competitive tournament is expected to start.