The 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL 6), a professional Twenty20 cricket tournament in Sri Lanka, ran from 17 July to 8 August 2026, featuring five teams in 24 matches across four venues. In a major upset, the defending champions Jaffna Kings were defeated in the final by the Galle Gallants, who claimed their maiden title, with Lahiru Udara (Kandy Royals) scoring the most runs (434) and Eshan Malinga (Galle Gallants) taking the most wickets (17). The tournament was originally scheduled for late 2025 but was delayed to mid-2026 to prepare venues for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, which was held in India and Sri Lanka. The season was marked by significant franchise overhauls, as the SLC terminated the original Colombo and Jaffna franchises, leading to new owners and renames like Colombo Kaps and Kandy Royals. Adding to the drama, Jaffna co-owner Manjot Kalra was arrested on the opening day in connection with an anti-corruption investigation, and his ownership was terminated a week later, though the tournament continued as planned. Chris Gayle served as the brand ambassador, and the matches were broadcast via Peo TV and Star Sports.