The 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has officially kicked off today, bringing a month-long festival of T20 cricket to Bangladesh. The tournament begins in Sylhet, with the grand final scheduled for 23 January 2026 in Dhaka.
This season features six teams—Dhaka Capitals, Sylhet Titans, Chattogram Royals, Rangpur Riders, Rajshahi Warriors, and Noakhali Express—competing across three cities: Sylhet, Chattogram, and Dhaka. A total of 34 matches will be played. The opening day sees Sylhet Titans vs Rajshahi Warriors in the afternoon, followed by Noakhali Express vs Chattogram Royals in the evening.
Following the Sylhet leg, the tournament moves to Chattogram before concluding in Dhaka. All play-off matches will be held at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, including the Eliminator and first Qualifier on 19 January, the second Qualifier on 21 January, and the final on 23 January. Reserve days are scheduled to accommodate any unexpected delays.
Sylhet is expected to provide a lively home crowd, while fans nationwide can catch matches in both afternoon and evening time slots. Despite recent off-field challenges related to franchise management, excitement among players and supporters remains high. The BPL continues to serve as a crucial platform for domestic talent to showcase their skills alongside experienced players.
Selected BPL 2025–26 Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 2025 | Sylhet Titans vs Rajshahi Warriors | Sylhet | 3:00 pm |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Noakhali Express vs Chattogram Royals | Sylhet | 7:45 pm |
| 27 Dec 2025 | Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors | Sylhet | 1:00 pm |
| 27 Dec 2025 | Sylhet Titans vs Noakhali Express | Sylhet | 6:00 pm |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka Capitals | Chattogram | 1:00 pm |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Noakhali Express vs Dhaka Capitals | Chattogram | 6:00 pm |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Dhaka Capitals vs Noakhali Express | Dhaka | 1:00 pm |
| 17 Jan 2026 | Noakhali Express vs Rangpur Riders | Dhaka | 6:00 pm |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Eliminator | Dhaka | 1:00 pm |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 1st Qualifier | Dhaka | 6:00 pm |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 2nd Qualifier | Dhaka | 6:00 pm |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Final | Dhaka | 7:00 pm |
With thrilling contests set to unfold across three cities, the 12th BPL season promises exciting cricket, intense rivalries, and plenty of action for fans across Bangladesh.