APL 2026-27 — the confirmed dates
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed the first ball and the final, and the shape of the season — but not the full fixture list. No match dates, times, grounds or pairings beyond the first ball are confirmed, and no predicted schedule is shown on this page. The full fixture list will appear here once the ACB publishes it.
| Stage | Dates | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| League stage (double round-robin) | From 27 December 2026 | 20 |
| Playoffs | January 2027 | 3 |
| Final | Wednesday 20 January 2027 | 1 |
Twenty-four matches are advertised for the season: 20 league matches, 3 playoffs and the final. The playoff dates and grounds are still to be announced.
First ball — Sunday 27 December 2026
Season opener · Sunday, 27 December 2026
APL 2026-27 — Match 1
Afghanistan Premier League, Match 1 · 5:30 PM AFT (5:00 PM Dubai time) · UAE — teams and ground to be announced
Match yet to begin. The opening match teams and the ground have not been announced yet, and neither has the rest of the fixture list. This page will carry the full list the moment the ACB publishes it.
Format — double round-robin, top four to the playoffs
Five teams play a double round-robin: every team meets each of the other four twice, for eight league matches per team and 20 league matches in all. The top four teams on the APL Points Table reach the playoffs, and the season ends with the final on Wednesday 20 January 2027. A win is worth 2 points.
The playoff format beyond that — which teams meet in which playoff, and on which dates — has not been announced yet. The three playoff matches and the final are listed in the table above as soon as the details are confirmed.
How to follow the season
SialTV will update the APL Results page after every match and the points table after every match day. During play, the APL Live Scores page carries the latest score. No broadcaster or streaming partner has been announced yet for 2026-27; the official list will be added to the APL page once the league announces it.
Frequently asked questions
When does APL 2026-27 start?
On Sunday 27 December 2026, with the first ball at 5:30 PM Afghanistan time (5:00 PM Dubai time), in the UAE. The season runs into January 2027, with the final on Wednesday 20 January 2027.
Why is there no full fixture list yet?
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has not published the full fixture list. Only the first ball is confirmed. Predicted schedules circulating online are not official and are not shown on this page.
How many matches are in APL 2026-27?
Twenty-four are advertised: 20 league matches, then 3 playoffs and the final on Wednesday 20 January 2027.
Where are APL matches played?
In the UAE. The grounds have not been announced yet — this page will list them once the ACB publishes the fixture list.
What time do APL matches start?
Only the first ball is confirmed so far: 5:30 PM Afghanistan time, which is 5:00 PM Dubai time. Start times for the other matches will be added with the fixture list.
More APL coverage
- APL Points Table — Standings and the playoff race.
- APL Results — Every result, once the season starts.
- APL Live Scores — The next match and live updates.
- APL Teams — Captains, coaches and squads.
- APL Stats — Top scorers, wicket takers and records.
- APL Tickets — Availability and official channels.
- APL — the season in full: schedule, teams, points table and where to watch.