Major League Tournament 2025-26: Complete Schedule & Teams

Written by: Ankit Yadav
December 9, 2025
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Major League Tournament 2025/26 matches start on December 6, 2025, and run until February 2026.

The Major League Tournament is Sri Lanka’s top domestic cricket competition. 

This tournament brings together the country’s best club teams for an exciting season of cricket. 

Major League Tournament 2025/26 Full Schedule 

Here’s the complete schedule with all match dates, venues, and timings:

DateMatchVenueLocal TimeResult
Dec 6, 2025Chilaw Marians vs ColtsColombo10:00 AMColts CC won by 31 runs
Dec 6, 2025Police vs PanaduraKurunegala10:00 AMMatch drawn
Dec 6, 2025Nugegoda vs Colombo CCColombo10:00 AMPolice SC won by 8 wickets
Dec 6, 2025Moors vs BurgherColombo10:00 AMMatch drawn
Dec 6, 2025Kurunegala Youth vs Ace CapitalGalle10:00 AMMatch drawn
Dec 6, 2025Tamil Union vs BadureliyaColombo10:00 AMMatch drawn
Dec 12, 2025Colts vs PoliceHambantota10:00 AM
Dec 12, 2025Colombo CC vs BloomfieldGalle10:00 AM
Dec 12, 2025Chilaw Marians vs NugegodaColombo10:00 AM
Dec 12, 2025Moors vs Tamil UnionKurunegala10:00 AM
Dec 12, 2025Burgher vs Kurunegala YouthMaggona10:00 AM
Dec 12, 2025Ace Capital vs NondescriptsColombo10:00 AM
Dec 19, 2025Bloomfield vs ColtsColombo10:00 AM
Dec 19, 2025Police vs Chilaw MariansColombo10:00 AM
Dec 19, 2025Panadura vs NugegodaDambulla10:00 AM
Dec 19, 2025Nondescripts vs MoorsColombo10:00 AM
Dec 19, 2025Tamil Union vs BurgherHambantota10:00 AM
Dec 19, 2025Kurunegala Youth vs BadureliyaColombo10:00 AM
Dec 27, 2025Bloomfield vs NugegodaColombo10:00 AM
Dec 27, 2025Panadura vs Chilaw MariansColombo10:00 AM
Dec 27, 2025Colts vs Colombo CCColombo10:00 AM
Dec 27, 2025Nondescripts vs Kurunegala YouthDambulla10:00 AM
Dec 27, 2025Burgher vs BadureliyaKurunegala10:00 AM
Dec 27, 2025Ace Capital vs MoorsColombo10:00 AM
Jan 2, 2026Panadura vs BloomfieldMaggona10:00 AM
Jan 2, 2026Nugegoda vs PoliceGalle10:00 AM
Jan 2, 2026Colombo CC vs Chilaw MariansDambulla10:00 AM
Jan 2, 2026Badureliya vs NondescriptsHambantota10:00 AM
Jan 2, 2026Ace Capital vs BurgherColombo10:00 AM
Jan 2, 2026Kurunegala Youth vs Tamil UnionColombo10:00 AM
Jan 9, 2026Bloomfield vs PoliceColombo10:00 AM
Jan 9, 2026Colombo CC vs PanaduraGalle10:00 AM
Jan 9, 2026Nugegoda vs ColtsKurunegala10:00 AM
Jan 9, 2026Nondescripts vs Tamil UnionColombo10:00 AM
Jan 9, 2026Badureliya vs Ace CapitalColombo10:00 AM
Jan 9, 2026Moors vs Kurunegala YouthHambantota10:00 AM
Jan 16, 2026Chilaw Marians vs BloomfieldGalle10:00 AM
Jan 16, 2026Colts vs PanaduraColombo10:00 AM
Jan 16, 2026Police vs Colombo CCColombo10:00 AM
Jan 16, 2026Badureliya vs MoorsColombo10:00 AM
Jan 16, 2026Tamil Union vs Ace CapitalHambantota10:00 AM
Jan 16, 2026Burgher vs NondescriptsMaggona10:00 AM

Knockout Stage Schedule:

DateStageMatchesTime
Jan 23, 2026Plate Round (3 matches)Teams to be confirmed10:00 AM
Jan 23, 2026Super Eight (4 matches)Teams to be confirmed10:00 AM
Jan 30, 2026Plate Round (4 matches)Teams to be confirmed10:00 AM
Jan 30, 2026Super Eight (4 matches)Teams to be confirmed10:00 AM
Feb 5, 2026Plate Round (3 matches)Teams to be confirmed10:00 AM
Feb 5, 2026Super Eight (4 matches)Teams to be confirmed10:00 AM
Feb 13, 2026Super Eight Finals (4 matches)Teams to be confirmed10:00 AM

Venue-Wise Major League Tournament 2025/26 Fixtures

VenueMatchesKey Dates
Colombo20+ matchesDec 5, 6, 12, 19, 27; Jan 2, 9, 16
Galle6 matchesDec 5, 12; Jan 2, 9, 16
Hambantota5 matchesDec 12, 19; Jan 2, 9, 16
Kurunegala4 matchesDec 5, 12, 27; Jan 9
Dambulla3 matchesDec 19, 27; Jan 2
Maggona3 matchesDec 12; Jan 2, 16

Colombo hosts most of the matches as it has the best cricket facilities in Sri Lanka. The city has multiple grounds that can handle first-class cricket matches.

Major League Tournament 2025/26 Teams & Squads

The Major League Tournament 2025/26 features 14 cricket clubs from Sri Lanka. Here are the complete squads for all participating teams:

1. Badureliya Sports Club

Batsmen:

  • Dilshan de Soysa
  • Manasa Madubashana
  • Shehan Madusanka

All-Rounders:

  • Alankara Asanka Silva
  • Roscoe Thattil
  • Sadeep Kavishka
  • Seekkuge Prasanna

Wicketkeepers:

  • Janeth Kaushal
  • Senura Deshapriya

Bowlers:

  • Chanaka Komasaru
  • Keshara Nuwantha
  • Ruchira Koshitha
  • Senal de Silva
  • Yenula Dewthusa
  • Yuthika Dilruk

2. Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club

Batsmen:

  • Janith Liyanage
  • Kithma Vidanapathirana
  • Mineth Premaratne
  • Ron Chandraguptha

All-Rounders:

  • Adithya Ranaweera
  • Bawantha Jayasinghe
  • Hasitha Amarasinghe
  • Lahiru Madushanka
  • Nipun Karunanayake
  • Ravindu Fernando

Wicketkeepers:

  • Sadev Soysa
  • Tharindu Harshana

Bowlers:

  • Asitha Wanninayake
  • Dulaj Samuditha
  • Eshan Malinga
  • Jeffrey Vandersay
  • Kaveesha Piyumal
  • Mihiranga Silva
  • Nisala Abeyratne
  • Tharinda Guruge

3. Burgher Recreation Club

Batsmen:

  • Diniru Abeywickramasingha
  • Kusal Wijethunga
  • Savin Gunasekara
  • Tharushka Ashel
  • Vishwa Supun

All-Rounders:

  • Chamika Heenatigala
  • Isuru Fernando
  • Lakindu Sachin
  • Movin Subasingha
  • Sachira Weliwatte
  • Yasiru Rodrigo

Wicketkeepers:

  • Gajitha Kotuwegoda
  • Risira Weerasuriya

Bowlers:

  • Chameera Dissanayake
  • Keshan Wijerathne
  • Mohamed Shiraz
  • Murvin Abinash
  • Shashika Dulshan

4. Colombo Cricket Club

Batsmen:

  • Devan Vishvaka
  • Lasith Croospulle
  • Pavan Rathnayake
  • Pawan Sandesh

All-Rounders:

  • Ashan Priyanjan
  • Chamindu Wijesinghe
  • Chaturanga de Silva
  • Dhananjaya de Silva
  • Dulnith Sigera
  • Duvindu Ranatunga
  • Inuka Karannagoda
  • Isuru Udana
  • Kamindu Mendis
  • Onray Perera
  • Sonal Dinusha

Wicketkeepers:

  • Anjala Bandara
  • Nishan Madushka
  • Sahan Kosala

Bowlers:

  • Asitha Fernando
  • Lakshan Sandakan
  • Nishan Peiris
  • Nuwan Thushara
  • Sithum Vihanga
  • Vishwa Fernando

5. Chilaw Marians Cricket Club

Batsmen:

  • Harsha Cooray
  • Kasun Vidura
  • Ravindu Rathnayake
  • Sakuna Liyanage
  • Sammu Ashan
  • Thanuka Dabare
  • Tharindu Amarasinghe
  • Yashodha Lanka

All-Rounders:

  • Dilana Damsara
  • Irushka Thimira
  • Nimsara Atharagalla

Wicketkeeper:

  • Hiran Jayasundara

Bowlers:

  • Melan Hasanka
  • Sithum Disanayaka

6. Colts Cricket Club

Batsmen:

  • Hiruna Gallage
  • Kavija Gamage
  • Manula Kularatne
  • Ravindu Rasantha
  • Sangeeth Cooray
  • Sanoj Darshika

All-Rounders:

  • Angelo Mathews
  • Dhananjaya Lakshan
  • Kavishka Anjula
  • Muditha Lakshan

Wicketkeepers:

  • Aadham Hilmy
  • Dinesh Chandimal
  • Hirun Kapurubandara
  • Randunu Ganganath

Bowlers:

  • Akila Dananjaya
  • Dilshan Madushanka
  • Dunith Wellalage
  • Harshana Wickramasinghe
  • Praveen Maneesha
  • Shyamsunder Krishnashriram

7. Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club

Batsmen:

  • Asantha Basnayake
  • Chathumal Nimesh
  • Tharinda Wijesinghe
  • Vathila Udara

All-Rounders:

  • Gayana Weerasinghe
  • Lakvin Abeysinghe
  • Ranul Gunarathna

Wicketkeepers:

  • Amesh Thennakoon
  • Dilhara Polgampola
  • Leo Fransisco
  • Rashmika Madushanka

Bowlers:

  • Aravinda Premaratne
  • Ayesh Madushanka
  • Deshan Senevirathne
  • Dinuka Tennakoon
  • Duvindu Tillakaratne
  • Kavindu Ekanayake
  • Senuka Dangamuwa
  • Umeshka Morais

8. Moors Sports Club

Batsmen:

  • Janishka Perera
  • Pasindu Sooriyabandara
  • Ravishan De Silva
  • Shehan Fernando
  • Vishara Fernando

All-Rounders:

  • Omesh Mendis
  • Ramesh Mendis
  • Tharusha Navodya

Wicketkeepers:

  • Lasith Abeyratne
  • Sadeera Samarawickrama
  • Sithara Gimhan
  • Sohan de Livera

Bowlers:

  • Dinith Kumarasinghe
  • Garuka Sanketh
  • Hasith Rathnakake
  • Hivin Kenula
  • Malsha Tharupathi
  • Milan Rathnayake
  • Praveen Jayawickrama
  • Shiran Fernando

9. Nondescripts Cricket Club

Batsmen:

  • Ahan Wickramasinghe
  • Dineth Goonewardena
  • Jeewaka Sashin
  • Kamil Mishara
  • Kavin Bandara

All-Rounders:

  • Chamika Karunaratne
  • Ramiru Perera
  • Ranuka Malaviarachchi
  • Sahan Arachchige

Wicketkeepers:

  • Gaviru Senhas
  • Niroshan Dickwella
  • Vinuka Rubasinghe

Bowlers:

  • Ashian Daniel
  • Dilshan Arambegedara
  • Dushmantha Chameera
  • Heshan Madhushanka
  • Lasith Embuldeniya
  • Matheesha Pathirana
  • Raveen Sayer

10. Panadura Sports Club

Batsmen:

  • Duranka Silva
  • Oshada Fernando
  • Vimath Dinsara

All-Rounders:

  • Dushan Hemantha
  • Nimesh Vimukthi
  • Senitha Halambage
  • Vishen Halambage
  • Yashan Avishka

Wicketkeepers:

  • Charya Paranavithana
  • Kanchana de Livera
  • Sasindu Malshan
  • Rattambige Kavindu Amameth

Bowlers:

  • Asanka Manoj
  • Dilshan Maduwantha
  • Kamalanathan Dineshshankar
  • Malintha Silva
  • Mohamed Dilshad
  • Nisala Tharaka
  • Sahan Mihira
  • Vishwa Lahiru

11. Police Sports Club

Batsmen:

  • Ashen Bandara
  • Chathuranga Jayathilake
  • Dhanuja Induwara
  • Priyamal Perera
  • Rashmika Hirushan

All-Rounders:

  • Charuka Pramod
  • Damith Kappagoda
  • Nadeera Balasooriya

Wicketkeepers:

  • Jason Fernando
  • Kusal Perera
  • Vishad Randika

Bowlers:

  • Charuka Jayathilake
  • Dilum Sudeera
  • Manuja Chanthuka
  • Nalin Priyadarshana
  • Naveen Fernando

12. Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club

Batsmen:

  • Bhanuka Rajapaksa
  • Isivara Dissanayaka
  • Mohammed Shamaaz
  • Sharujan Shanmuganathan
  • Sithara Hapuhinna
  • Thevindu Senarathne

All-Rounders:

  • Lahiru Samarakoon
  • Sachitha Jayatilake
  • Sineth Jayawardena
  • Vihas Thewmika

Wicketkeeper:

  • Minod Bhanuka

Bowlers:

  • Kalana Liyanage
  • Kalana Perera
  • Kavindu Nirmana
  • Tharindu Ratnayake
  • Theesan Vithushan
  • Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

13. Ace Capital Cricket Club

Batsmen:

  • Anuka Wijewardhana
  • Himasha Liyanage
  • Nimesha Gunasinghe
  • Pawan Pathiraja
  • Thanuja Rajapakse

All-Rounders:

  • Raveen de Silva
  • Thisara Ekanayake
  • Wanuja Sahan

Wicketkeepers:

  • Lahiru Dawatage
  • Ranesh Silva
  • Vinushka Silva

Bowlers:

  • Chamod Battage
  • Danal Hemananda
  • Lahiru Abeysinghe
  • Theeraka Ranatunga
  • Traveen Mathew

14. Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club

Batsmen:

  • Angelo Perera
  • Kevin Perera
  • Pulindu Perera
  • Rahul Gunasekara

All-Rounders:

  • Dasis Manchanayake
  • Pasindu Pathum
  • Sandun Mendis
  • Tillakaratne Sampath

Wicketkeepers:

  • Akram Muthalib
  • Pathum Kumara

Bowlers:

  • Abdul Hakam
  • Akila Dilshan
  • Dilshan Abeysinghe
  • Dineth Samaraweera
  • Kavika Dilshan
  • Miyuru Heshan
  • Suwath Mendis
  • Usman Ishak

Star Players to Watch:

  • Angelo Mathews (Colts Cricket Club) – Former Sri Lanka captain and experienced all-rounder.
  • Dinesh Chandimal (Colts Cricket Club) – Former Sri Lanka captain and wicketkeeper-batsman
  • Kusal Perera (Police Sports Club) – Explosive wicketkeeper-batsman
  • Dhananjaya de Silva (Colombo Cricket Club) – Current Sri Lanka all-rounder
  • Kamindu Mendis (Colombo Cricket Club) – Rising star all-rounder
  • Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Tamil Union) – Talented left-handed batsman
  • Matheesha Pathirana (Nondescripts Cricket Club) – Young fast bowler
  • Dushmantha Chameera (Nondescripts Cricket Club) – International fast bowler
  • Jeffrey Vandersay (Bloomfield) – Experienced leg-spinner
  • Asitha Fernando (Colombo Cricket Club) – Fast bowler
  • Vishwa Fernando (Colombo Cricket Club) – Left-arm fast bowler

Major League Tournament 2025/26 Format Explained

The Major League Tournament follows a well-organized format that gives every team a fair chance to compete:

Major League Tournament 2025/26 Format Explained
Source: Gemini

Number of Teams: 14 teams participate in this tournament.

League Stage Format: Each team plays 6 matches in this initial phase. The matches are spread across December 2025 and early January 2026.

Points System: Teams earn points based on their performance in each match. The exact points breakdown follows the standard first-class cricket rules used in Sri Lanka.

Knockout Stages: After the league stage ends, the tournament splits into two divisions:

  • Super Eight: The top 8 teams move to this elite group. They compete for the championship title.
  • Plate Championship: The bottom 6 teams enter this division. This gives them a chance to finish the season strong.

Final Rounds: The Super Eight stage continues until four teams remain. These teams then compete in the final matches scheduled for February 13, 2026.

Related Reads:

Conclusion: The Major League Tournament 2025/26 Runs From December 5, 2025, to February 13, 2026

With 14 teams competing across multiple venues, fans can enjoy quality cricket throughout the season. 

Colombo hosts the most matches, making it easy for local fans to attend games. The tournament’s two-stage format ensures competitive cricket at every level.

Keep track of the schedule and don’t miss the exciting knockout stages in January and February.

FAQs

How many teams play in the Major League Tournament?

14 teams participate in this tournament. These are Sri Lanka’s top cricket clubs competing for the championship title.

Where are most matches played?

Colombo hosts the majority of matches as it has multiple cricket grounds suitable for first-class cricket. Other venues include Galle, Hambantota, Kurunegala, Dambulla, and Maggona.

What time do matches start?

Most matches begin at 10:00 AM local Sri Lankan time. This is the same as India time (10:00 AM IST) and 11:30 PM EST the previous day in the USA.

What is the Super Eight stage?

The Super Eight is the knockout stage where the top 8 teams from the league phase compete. It starts on January 23, 2026, and determines the tournament champion.

What happens to teams that don’t qualify for Super Eight?

The bottom 6 teams enter the Plate Championship. This is a separate competition that runs alongside the Super Eight, giving all teams meaningful matches.

About the Author
Ankit Yadav

Meet Ankit Yadav, a dedicated cricket analyst at The Cricket Panda. Growing up playing street leagues and college tournaments, Ankit's love for cricket has been a lifelong journey. With a knack for numbers and a talent for data analysis, he brings a unique perspective to cricket reporting. At The Cricket Panda, Ankit combines his passion for cricket with his expertise in data analysis to provide fans with in-depth insights and comprehensive coverage of the sport.

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