Days 01-03
Group Stage matches played as round robin.
Group Stage Revised Tournament Format
SLTPL 2026 Format & Rules
Official league structure, schedule, team composition, and event eligibility for 27-30 August 2026.
League Format and Schedule
Four-Day Tournament Flow
Evening Session
Two ties scheduled at 03.30 PM.
03.30 PM | 02 TiesNight Session
Two ties scheduled at 07.00 PM.
07.00 PM | 02 TiesDay 04
5th-8th place matches start at 09.00 AM, 03rd Place match starts at 03.30 PM, and Finals start at 07.00 PM.
09.00 AM | 03.30 PM | 07.00 PMEvent Format
Ranking to Final Positions
Group Stage
Round Robin
Teams compete within group-stage ties over Days 01-03.
Ranking Basis
Play-off and final matchups are determined as per group ranking.
Final Day
Day 04 is reserved for finals and ranking play-offs.
02 v 02
03rd PlaceSecond-ranked teams contest third place.
03 v 03
05th PlaceThird-ranked teams contest fifth place.
04 v 04
07th PlaceFourth-ranked teams contest seventh place.
Final
01st PlaceTop-ranked teams contest the championship final.
Team Composition
Mandatory Team Structure
01 U15 BoyMandatory
01 U15 GirlMandatory
02 Male PlayersMandatory
01 Female PlayerMandatory
SubstitutesAny amount as per team wallet
Player Match LimitOne player cannot play more than 2 matches across the same tie
01 CoachTeam official
01 ManagerTeam official
Tie Events
Event Eligibility and Nominations
| Event | Category | Team Requirement & Eligibility | Nominations Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior U15 Boys Singles | Junior Events | 01 U15 boy born in 2012 or after, or born in 2011 and registered by choice in U15 | Direct |
| Junior U15 Girls Singles | Junior Events | 01 U15 girl born in 2012 or after, or born in 2011 and registered by choice in U15 | Direct |
| Men's Singles | Open | 01 male player born 2010 or before, or born in 2011 and registered by choice in Open | Direct |
| Men's Doubles | Open | 02 male Open-category players; 2011-born males are eligible when registered by choice in Open | Direct |
| Women's Singles | Open | 01 female player born 2010 or before, or born in 2011 and registered by choice in Open | Direct |
| Mixed Doubles | Open | Combination of male and female Open-category players; 2011-born players are eligible when registered by choice in Open | Direct |
2011 birth-year exception: A player born in 2011 may select either the gender-appropriate U15 category or Open category during registration. The selected category governs event eligibility.
Foreign Player Rules
Participation, Classification and Expenses
Registration & Selection
All Foreign Players wishing to participate must be duly registered with SLTPL and shall be eligible for selection only through the official Player Auction or Draft process, unless retained strictly under an applicable retained-player provision.
Classification
A Foreign Player means any player who is not a Sri Lankan citizen and is not domiciled in Sri Lanka, irrespective of dual nationality. SLTPL has the authority to determine final eligibility and classification.
For Clarity
- A Sri Lankan citizen is not considered a Foreign Player even if ordinarily residing outside Sri Lanka.
- A non-citizen domiciled outside Sri Lanka is considered a Foreign Player despite temporary residence, visa, or short-term stay in Sri Lanka.
- A foreign national lawfully residing and working in Sri Lanka under valid documentation, or married to a Sri Lankan citizen and habitually resident in Sri Lanka, is not deemed a Foreign Player.
No Private Agreements
Franchisees are strictly prohibited from entering into private agreements, inducements, assurances, or pre-arranged commitments with any Foreign Player outside the official Player Auction or Draft process.
Travel & Accommodation
Each franchisee is responsible for all foreign-player travel, accommodation, meals, local transport, visa, immigration, travel insurance, and medical insurance costs relating to tournament participation.
Operational Standards
Foreign-player accommodation and logistics must meet SLTPL operational protocols, including security, anti-doping, media commitments, and medical requirements. SLTPL may recommend or reject proposed hotels where standards are not met.