The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is one of the biggest T20 tournaments in Asia, attracting top cricketers from Bangladesh and around the world. As fans prepare for BPL 2026 draft, excitement is growing around the start date, team list, updated squads, and the new season format.
Introduction
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is returning in 2026 with even higher expectations, improved team combinations, and top overseas talent. Since its launch, BPL 12 has played a major role in developing Bangladesh’s cricket talent and giving global players a platform in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet.
BPL 2026 will see:
- Full-strength franchises
- Strong local + overseas players
- Competitive playoff battles
- Massive crowd turnout across Bangladesh
BPL 2026 Start Date (Official & Expected Schedule)
The expected start date of BPL 2026 is:
January 2026 – March 2026 (Expected Window)
Traditionally, BPL takes place between January and February, and 2026 is expected to follow the same timeline.
Key schedule details:
- Opening ceremony: Early January 2026
- League matches: January–February
- Playoffs: Last week of February
- Final match: Early March 2026
Venues:
- Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
- Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
- Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
BPL 2026 Tournament Format
- 6 teams
- Double round-robin (each team plays twice)
- Top 4 teams qualify for Playoffs
- Eliminator + Qualifier format
- Final match in Dhaka
Overseas Player Rules:
- 3–4 overseas players allowed per playing XI
- Bangladesh players prioritized
BPL 2026 All Teams List
Here are the official BPL 2026 teams expected to participate:
- RAJSHAHI WARRIORS
- NOAKHALI EXPRESS
- DHAKA CAPITALS
- SYLHET TITANS
- RANJPUR RIDERS
- CHATTOGRAM ROYALS
These 6 teams make up the complete BPL 2026 team list.
BPL 2026 Team-by-Team Squad List (Full Players List)
Below are the Official squads based on retentions, draft picks, and signings.
RAJSHAHI WARRIORS SQUAD 2026
| Player Name | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Nazmul Hossain Shanto | Top-order Batter | Bangladesh |
| Tanzid Hasan Tamim | Opening Batter | Bangladesh |
| Mohammad Nawaz | All-rounder (Left-arm Spin) | Pakistan |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Top-order Batter | Pakistan |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Yasir Ali | Middle-order Batter | Bangladesh |
| Akbar Ali | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Bangladesh |
| Ripon Mondol | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Jishan Alam | — | Bangladesh |
| Hasan Murad | Left-arm Spinner | Bangladesh |
| Abdul Gaffar Saqlain | — | Bangladesh |
| SM Meherob Hasan | All-rounder (Spin) | Bangladesh |
| Robiul Haque | Medium-fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Bangladesh |
| Shakhir H. Shuvro | — | Bangladesh |
| Wasi Siddiquee | — | Bangladesh |
| MD Rubel | — | Bangladesh |
| Dushan Ishara Hemantha | All-rounder | Sri Lanka |
| Jahandad Khan | Fast Bowler | Pakistan |
NOAKHALI EXPRESS SQUAD 2026
| Player Name | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Soumya Sarkar | Batting All-rounder | Bangladesh |
| Hasan Mahmud | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Kusal Mendis | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Sri Lanka |
| Johnson Charles | Wicketkeeper-Batter | West Indies |
| Mahidul Islam Ankon | Batter | Bangladesh |
| Jaker Ali Anik | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Bangladesh |
| Habibur Rahman Sohan | — | Bangladesh |
| Mohammad Musfik Hasan | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Shahadat Hossain Dipu | Batter | Bangladesh |
| Rejaur Rahman Raja | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Nazmul Islam Apu | Left-arm Spinner | Bangladesh |
| Abu Hasim | — | Bangladesh |
| Mehedi Hasan Rana | Left-arm Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Md. Shykat Ali | All-rounder | Bangladesh |
| Sabbir Hosan | — | Bangladesh |
| Rahamatullah Ali | — | Bangladesh |
| Ihsanullah Khan | Fast Bowler | Pakistan |
| Haider Ali | Top-order Batter | Pakistan |
DHAKA CAPITALS SQUAD 2026
| Player Name | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Taskin Ahmed | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Mohammad Saif Hasan | Top-order Batter | Bangladesh |
| Alex Hales | Opening Batter | England |
| Usman Khan | Top-order Batter | UAE/Pakistan |
| Shamim Hossain | Middle-order Batter | Bangladesh |
| Mohammad Saifuddin | Bowling All-rounder | Bangladesh |
| Mohammad Mithun | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Bangladesh |
| Taijul Islam | Left-arm Spinner | Bangladesh |
| Mohammad Sabbir Rahman | Batter | Bangladesh |
| Md Nasir Hossain | — | Bangladesh |
| Tofayel Ahmed | — | Bangladesh |
| Irfan Shukkur | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Bangladesh |
| Abdullah Al Mamun | — | Bangladesh |
| Maruf Mridha | — | Bangladesh |
| Jayed Ullah | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Moinul Islam | — | Bangladesh |
| Dasun Shanaka | All-rounder | Sri Lanka |
| Zubairullah Akbari | — | Afghanistan |
SYLHET TITANS SQUAD 2026
| Player Name | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Mehedi Hasan Miraz | All-rounder | Bangladesh |
| Nasum Ahmed | Left-arm Spinner | Bangladesh |
| Saim Ayub | Top-order Batter | Pakistan |
| Mohammad Amir | Fast Bowler | Pakistan |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | Batter | Bangladesh |
| Syed Khaled Ahmed | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Afif Hossain Dhrubo | Batting All-rounder | Bangladesh |
| Rony Talukdar | Batter | Bangladesh |
| Mohammad Zakir Hasan | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Bangladesh |
| Md Ruyel Miah | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Ariful Islam | All-rounder | Bangladesh |
| Ebadat Hossain | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Mominul Hoque | Batter | Bangladesh |
| Shohidul Islam | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Rahatul Ferdous Javed | Batter / All-rounder | Bangladesh |
| Tawfique Khan Tushar | — | Bangladesh |
| Angelo Davis Mathews | All-rounder | Sri Lanka |
| Aaron Jones | Batter | USA |
RANJPUR RIDERS SQUAD 2026
| Player Name | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Nurul Hasan Sohan | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Bangladesh |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Khawaza Nafay | Batter | Bangladesh |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | Left-arm Spinner | Bangladesh |
| Litton Kumar Das | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Bangladesh |
| Towhid Hridoy | Batter | Bangladesh |
| Nahid Rana | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Rakibul Hasan | Left-arm Spinner | Bangladesh |
| Aliss Al Islam | Leg Spinner | Bangladesh |
| Mrittunjoy Chowdhury | Left-arm Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Nayeem Hasan | Off-spin Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Kamrul Islam Rabbi | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Mahmudullah Riyad | All-rounder | Bangladesh |
| Abdul Halim | All-rounder | Bangladesh |
| Iftakhar Hossain Ifti | Batter | Bangladesh |
| Mehedi Hasan (Shohag) | Spinner | Bangladesh |
| Emilio Gay | Batter | England |
| Md Akhlaq | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Pakistan |
CHATTOGRAM ROYALS SQUAD 2026
| Player Name | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Shak Mahedi Hasan | Batting All-rounder | Bangladesh |
| Tanvir Islam | Left-arm Spinner | Bangladesh |
| Ahmed Abrar | Batter | Bangladesh |
| Mohammad Naim | Top-order Batter | Bangladesh |
| Mohammad Shoriful Islam | Left-arm Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Abu Hider Rony | Left-arm Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Mahmudul Hasan Joy | Batter | Bangladesh |
| Mahfijul Islam Robin | Batter | Bangladesh |
| Sumon Khan | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Ziaur Rahman | All-rounder | Bangladesh |
| Arafat Sunny | Left-arm Spinner | Bangladesh |
| Mukidul Islam | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Md. Mukidul Islam Mugdho | Fast Bowler | Bangladesh |
| Shuvagata Hom Chowdhury | All-rounder | Bangladesh |
| Salman Hossain | Batter | Bangladesh |
| Zahiduzzaman Khan | — | Bangladesh |
| Niroshan Dickwella | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Sri Lanka |
| Angelo Perera | All-rounder | Sri Lanka |
BPL 2026 Draft/Auction Updates
- Major overseas stars expected
- Bangladesh rising players to be drafted early
- Franchises likely to target strong openers & pacers
Big Signings:
- Babar Azam
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Moeen Ali
- Sunil Narine
- Andre Russell
Star Players to Watch in BPL 2026
Bangladesh Stars
- Liton Das
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Afif Hossain
Overseas Stars
- Andre Russell
- Babar Azam
- Alex Hales
- Jason Roy
BPL 2026 Stadiums & Venues
1. Dhaka – Sher-e-Bangla Stadium
- Capacity: 25,000+
- Home of the final
2. Chattogram – ZACS Stadium
- High-scoring pitch
- Strong crowd presence
3. Sylhet – SIC Stadium
- Newer, scenic venue
- Fan-favorite
BPL 2026 Points Table
(Will be updated when the tournament starts)
- Matches
- Wins
- Losses
- NRR
- Points
BPL 2026 Captains & Coaches
| Team Name | Captain (Predicted/Most Likely) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Rajshahi Warriors | Nazmul Hossain Shanto | Bangladesh |
| Noakhali Express | Soumya Sarkar | Bangladesh |
| Dhaka Capitals | Taskin Ahmed | Bangladesh |
| Sylhet Titans | Mehedi Hasan Miraz | Bangladesh |
| Rangpur Riders | Nurul Hasan Sohan | Bangladesh |
| Chattogram Royals | Mohammad Shoriful Islam | Bangladesh |
BPL 2026 Predictions
Most likely top 4 teams
- Sylhet Titans
- Rangpur Riders
- Chattogram Royals
- Noakhali Express
Predicted Champion
Sylhet Titans (based on balanced squad)
Live Streaming & Broadcasting
Bangladesh:
- GTV
- TSports
- RabbitholeBD
India:
- FanCode (likely)
Worldwide:
- YouTube (selected matches)
- Local sports networks
FAQs
When does BPL 2026 start?
BPL 2026 is expected to start in January 2026, with matches running through February and early March.
How many teams are in BPL 2026?
There will be 6 teams competing in BPL 2026.
Which team has the best squad?
Based on expected signings, Chattogram Royals and Rangpur Riders look the strongest for BPL 2026.
Where can I watch BPL 2026?
You can watch BPL 2026 live on GTV, TSports, and RabbitholeBD.