Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Live Streaming: The Complete 2026 Series Guide
Every match of Sri Lanka’s tour of Pakistan 2026 — T20Is, the England tri-series and two World Test Championship Tests — with schedule, squads, venues, and where to watch live on TV and streaming.
Last updated: 11 October 2026
Quick answer: Sri Lanka are touring Pakistan from 9 October to 21 November 2026 for 3 T20Is (9, 11, 13 Oct, Rawalpindi), an ODI tri-series with England (18–31 Oct), and 2 Tests (9–13 Nov Rawalpindi, 17–21 Nov Lahore) counting towards the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27. In Pakistan, watch live on PTV Sports (TV) and Tapmad plus the PCB’s official digital platforms (streaming). T20Is start 7:30 PM PKT; Tests start 10:00 AM PKT.
Fixtures
Full Schedule: Every Match of the Tour
Sri Lanka arrived in Pakistan on 4 October 2026 for a six-week tour in three acts — announced by the PCB in August 2026.
| Date | Match | Venue | Start (PKT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | 1st T20I: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 2nd T20I: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 3rd T20I: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 18–31 Oct 2026 | ODI tri-series: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England | Rawalpindi & Lahore (final 31 Oct, Lahore) | TBC |
| 4–6 Nov 2026 | Warm-up match (3-day) | Islamabad | — |
| 9–13 Nov 2026 | 1st Test: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 10:00 AM |
| 17–21 Nov 2026 | 2nd Test: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 10:00 AM |
The T20Is are Pakistan’s first in the format since the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup — where, notably, Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 5 runs in Kandy in their final game. The tri-series (18 Oct: Pak vs SL, 20 Oct: Pak vs Eng, 22 Oct: SL vs Eng in Rawalpindi; then Lahore leg 25–31 Oct) is Pakistan’s second ODI tri-series in two years.
Watch online
Live Streaming Options
Where to stream every ball of the 2026 series, legally.
Tapmad
Pakistan’s home of cricket streaming. The PAK vs SL T20Is and Tests stream live on Tapmad — available on web, mobile apps and smart TVs, with subscription and per-match options.
PCB digital platforms
The Pakistan Cricket Board streams home internationals on its official digital platforms. Check the PCB’s website and app on match day for the live stream link.
PTV Sports
The free-to-air home of Pakistan cricket. Every match of the tour is broadcast live on PTV Sports television — the simplest option if you have cable or satellite.
Avoid illegal streams. Unofficial “live streaming” sites are riddled with malware, betting scams and takedowns mid-match. The legal options above are reliable and, in PTV Sports’ case, free. Broadcasters for Sri Lanka, India, the UK and other regions are announced by the respective boards closer to each series — check local listings.
On television
TV Broadcast Details
The confirmed TV picture for the tour.
| Region | TV channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | All T20Is, tri-series and Tests live |
| Pakistan (streaming) | Tapmad | App, web & smart TV |
| Sri Lanka | TBC | Check Sri Lanka Cricket announcements |
| UK | TBC | Usually via the PCB’s international rights deals |
The players
Squads: Who Is Playing
Confirmed T20I squads for the October series (Test squads to be announced).
Captain: Sahibzada Farhan
Squad: Sahibzada Farhan (c), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Arafat Minhas, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Muhammad Imran Randhawa, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Sufiyan Moqim. A young squad — Pakistan’s first T20I outing since the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Captain: Kusal Mendis
Squad: Kusal Mendis (c), Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga and others. Mendis also takes over the Test captaincy after Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down on 8 October 2026.
The long format
The Test Series: WTC Context
Two Tests, five days each, and World Test Championship points on the line.
Championship points
Both Tests count towards the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27. As of 10 October 2026, Pakistan sit last in the nine-team table on 4.63% — every point matters for pride and position.
Last SL Test tour
Sri Lanka’s last Test tour of Pakistan was in 2019 — Pakistan won that two-match series 1-0. The visitors did, however, whitewash Pakistan 3-0 in the T20Is on the same trip.
New SL Test captain
Kusal Mendis leads Sri Lanka’s Test side for the first time after Dhananjaya de Silva’s resignation on 8 October 2026 — a leadership change days before the tour’s long-format leg.
For ball-by-ball streaming details specific to the Tests, see our Test match live guide.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions fans ask most about watching this series.
Where can I watch Sri Lanka vs Pakistan live streaming?
In Pakistan, stream live on Tapmad and the PCB’s official digital platforms. PTV Sports shows every match live on TV.
What is the schedule of Sri Lanka’s tour of Pakistan 2026?
3 T20Is (9, 11, 13 Oct, Rawalpindi), ODI tri-series with England (18–31 Oct), and 2 Tests (9–13 Nov Rawalpindi, 17–21 Nov Lahore).
What time do the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Tests start?
10:00 AM Pakistan time (9:00 AM UAE, 10:30 AM India/Sri Lanka time). T20Is start at 7:30 PM PKT.
Who is captaining Sri Lanka in the 2026 Tests?
Kusal Mendis, after Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down as Test captain on 8 October 2026.
Do the Tests count towards the World Test Championship?
Yes — both Tests are part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle.
Is PTV Sports free?
PTV Sports is Pakistan’s free-to-air sports channel, available on cable, satellite and terrestrial TV nationwide.
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Schedule and broadcast details reflect announcements as of 11 October 2026. Timings and TV rights can change — check the PCB’s official channels on match day.