The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025–26 is set to return with its 12th season, starting from 26 December 2025 and running until the final on 23 January 2026. This season brings notable changes, with the tournament now featuring six teams instead of seven, making the competition tighter and more competitive.
Former champions Fortune Barishal and Khulna Tigers are not part of this edition, while a new franchise, Noakhali Express, has been introduced. A total of 34 T20 matches will be played, including 30 league games and 4 playoff matches, following a double round-robin format.
BPL 2025–26 Tournament Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Season | BPL Season 12 |
| Dates | 26 Dec 2025 – 23 Jan 2026 |
| Total Matches | 34 |
| League Matches | 30 |
| Playoffs | 4 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Format | Double Round-Robin + Playoffs |
BPL 2025–26 Venues
Matches will be hosted across three major cricket stadiums in Bangladesh:
- Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
- Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
- Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
The tournament will begin with most early matches in Sylhet, before moving to Chattogram and Dhaka for later league games and playoffs.
Also see: Super Smash 2025–26 Schedule
BPL 2025–26 Schedule
| Date & Day | Match | Stage | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 26 | Sylhet Strikers vs Rajshahi Warriors | 1st Match | 3:00 PM |
| Fri, Dec 26 | Noakhali Express vs Chattogram Royals | 2nd Match | 7:45 PM |
| Sat, Dec 27 | Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors | 3rd Match | 1:00 PM |
| Sat, Dec 27 | Sylhet Strikers vs Noakhali Express | 4th Match | 6:00 PM |
| Mon, Dec 29 | Rangpur Riders vs Chattogram Royals | 5th Match | 1:00 PM |
| Mon, Dec 29 | Rajshahi Warriors vs Noakhali Express | 6th Match | 6:00 PM |
| Tue, Dec 30 | Sylhet Strikers vs Chattogram Royals | 7th Match | 1:00 PM |
| Tue, Dec 30 | Dhaka Capitals vs Rangpur Riders | 8th Match | 6:00 PM |
| Wed, Jan 1 | Sylhet Strikers vs Dhaka Capitals | 9th Match | 1:00 PM |
| Wed, Jan 1 | Rangpur Riders vs Rajshahi Warriors | 10th Match | 6:00 PM |
| Thu, Jan 2 | Dhaka Capitals vs Chattogram Royals | 11th Match | 2:00 PM |
| Thu, Jan 2 | Sylhet Strikers vs Rangpur Riders | 12th Match | 7:00 PM |
| Sun, Jan 5 | Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka Capitals | 13th Match | 1:00 PM |
| Sun, Jan 5 | Chattogram Royals vs Rajshahi Warriors | 14th Match | 6:00 PM |
| Mon, Jan 6 | Noakhali Express vs Sylhet Strikers | 15th Match | 1:00 PM |
| Mon, Jan 6 | Chattogram Royals vs Rangpur Riders | 16th Match | 6:00 PM |
| Wed, Jan 8 | Sylhet Strikers vs Rangpur Riders | 17th Match | 1:00 PM |
| Wed, Jan 8 | Rajshahi Warriors vs Dhaka Capitals | 18th Match | 6:00 PM |
| Thu, Jan 9 | Chattogram Royals vs Noakhali Express | 19th Match | 2:00 PM |
| Thu, Jan 9 | Rajshahi Warriors vs Sylhet Strikers | 20th Match | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Jan 11 | Rangpur Riders vs Noakhali Express | 21st Match | 1:00 PM |
| Sat, Jan 11 | Chattogram Royals vs Dhaka Capitals | 22nd Match | 6:00 PM |
| Sun, Jan 12 | Rajshahi Warriors vs Rangpur Riders | 23rd Match | 1:00 PM |
| Sun, Jan 12 | Noakhali Express vs Dhaka Capitals | 24th Match | 6:00 PM |
| Wed, Jan 15 | Dhaka Capitals vs Noakhali Express | 25th Match | 1:00 PM |
| Wed, Jan 15 | Chattogram Royals vs Sylhet Strikers | 26th Match | 6:00 PM |
| Thu, Jan 16 | Noakhali Express vs Rajshahi Warriors | 27th Match | 2:00 PM |
| Thu, Jan 16 | Dhaka Capitals vs Sylhet Strikers | 28th Match | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Jan 17 | Rajshahi Warriors vs Chattogram Royals | 29th Match | 1:00 PM |
| Fri, Jan 17 | Noakhali Express vs Rangpur Riders | 30th Match | 6:00 PM |
| Sun, Jan 19 | TBC vs TBC | Eliminator | 1:00 PM |
| Sun, Jan 19 | TBC vs TBC | Qualifier 1 | 6:00 PM |
| Tue, Jan 21 | TBC vs TBC | Qualifier 2 | 6:00 PM |
| Thu, Jan 23 | TBC vs TBC | Final | 7:00 PM |
Also see: SA20 2025–26 Schedule & All Team Squads
BPL 2025–26 Teams, Squads & Captains
Noakhali Express
Hasan Mahmud, Soumya Sarkar, Kusal Mendis, Johnson Charles, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Jaker Ali Anik (C), Habibur Rahman Sohan, Mohammad Musfik Hasan, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Rejaur Rahman, Nazmul Islam Apu, Abu Hashem, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Haider Ali, Mohammad Shykat Ali, Sabbir Hossain, Rahamatullah Ali, Ihsanullah Khan
Dhaka Capitals
Taskin Ahmed, Saif Hassan, Alex Hales, Usman Khan, Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mohammad Mithun (C), Taijul Islam, Sabbir Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Tofael Ahmed, Irfan Sukkur, Abdullah Al Mamun, Maruf Mridha, Jayed Ullah, Moinul Islam, Dasun Shanaka, Zubaid Akbari
Chattogram Royals
Mahedi Hasan (C), Tanvir Islam, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Naim, Shoriful Islam, Abu Hider Rony, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mahfijul Islam Robin, Sumon Khan, Ziaur Rahman, Arafat Sunny, Mukidul Islam, Shuvagata Hom, Salman Hossain, Zahiduzzaman Sagor, Niroshan Dickwella, Angelo Perera
Rajshahi Warriors
Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Akbar Ali, Ripon Mondol, Jisan Alam, Hasan Murad, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, SM Meherob Hasan, Robiul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakhir H Shuvro, Wasi Siddique, Mohammad Rubel, Dushan Ishara Hemantha, Jahandad Khan
Sylhet Titans
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Nasum Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Amir, Parvez Hossain Emon, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Rony Talukdar, Zakir Hasan, Ruyel Miah, Ariful Islam, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Mominul Haque, Shohidul Islam, Rahatul Ferdous Javed, Tawfique Khan Tushar, Angelo Mathews, Aaron Jones
Rangpur Riders
Mustafizur Rahman, Nurul Hasan Sohan (C), Khawaja Nafay, Sufiyan Muqeem, Litton Kumar Das, Towhid Hridoy, Nahid Rana, Rakibul Hasan, Aliss Al Islam, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Nayeem Hasan, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Mahmudullah, Abdul Halim, Iftakhar Hossain Ifti, Mehedi Hasan Sohag, Emilio Gay, Muhammad Akhlaq
Where to Watch BPL 2025–26 Live
| Region | TV / Digital Platform |
|---|---|
| India | FanCode (App & Website) |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Gazi TV |
| Bangladesh (Streaming) | Rabbitholebd, T Sports YouTube |
| Pakistan | Ten Sports, Tapmad |
| Worldwide | T Sports YouTube & regional OTT partners |
With fewer teams, a new franchise, and a compact schedule, BPL 2025–26 promises more competitive matches and fewer dead rubbers. The mix of top Bangladeshi players and overseas stars ensures high-quality T20 action throughout the tournament.
