JK vs GM Live streaming details, when & how to watch Match 1 of LPL 2026
The JK vs GM, Match 1 of LPL 2026, will take place on July 17.
The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL 2026), the domestic franchise T20 tournament of Sri Lanka, is all set to commence on July 17. The tournament consists of 24 matches between five teams, namely Jaffna Kings, Galle Marvels, Kandy Falcons, Dambulla Sixers, and Colombo Strikers.
The entire LPL 2026 will be played across three different venues in Sri Lanka. The opening encounter between Jaffna Kings (JK) and Galle Marvels (GM) will be played at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Four-time champions Jaffna Kings will lock horns with three-time finalist Galle Marvels.
Dasun Shanaka will be leading Marvels, whereas Bhanuka Rajapaksa has the reins of Jaffna. The latter will look to start their title defence with a victory. Both these teams also locked horns in the final of the previous edition in 2024, in which Jaffna Kings won by 9 wickets.
Ahead of the opening game of Lanka Premier League 2026, below are the head-to-head records, live streaming, live telecast, match time, venue, and toss details for the JK vs GM clash.
JK vs GM: Head-to-head record in LPL
- Matches Played: 6
- Jaffna Kings (Won): 3
- Galle Marvels (Won): 3
- No Result: 0
JK vs GM: Match Details
- Match: Jaffna Kings (JK) vs Galle Marvels (GM), Match 1, Lanka Premier League 2026
- Match Date: July 17, 2026 (Friday)
- Time: 7:30 PM (Indian Standard Time) / 2:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Colombo, Sinhalese Sports Club
- Toss time: 7:00 PM IST/ 1:00 PM GMT/ 7:00 PM Local
When to watch the JK vs GM LPL 2026 Match 1? Timing details
The opening game of the LPL 2026 between JK and GM will take place on July 17 at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The encounter will begin at 7:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). The toss will take place 30 minutes before the match at 7 PM IST. Even in Sri Lanka, the match will start at the same time.
How to watch the JK vs GM LPL 2026 Match 1 in India?
Star Sports is the official broadcaster of LPL 2026 in India. Hence, Star Sports channels will provide the live telecast of the match. The live streaming will be available on the FanCode app and website. Fans can enjoy the game on these two platforms.
How to watch the JK vs GM LPL 2026 Match 1 in Sri Lanka?
The live telecast of the tournament will be available on Astro, SLT Mobitel, and Peo TV in Sri Lanka. PEO Mobile app will provide the live streaming.
Where to watch the LPL 2026 Match 1? Country-wise TV, live streaming details
- India: Star Sports Channels/ FanCode
- Sri Lanka: Astro, SLT Mobitel, and Peo TV
- Pakistan: Tamasha, Myco
- Bangladesh: TSports/ iScreen
- Afghanistan: To be updated
- Australia: To be updated
- New Zealand: To be updated
- South Africa: To be updated
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
Where to watch the live telecast and streaming of LPL 2026 in India?
The live telecast of LPL 2026 will be available on Star Sports Network in India. The live streaming will be available on the FanCode app and website.
When and where will the JK vs GM match 1 of LPL 2026 take place?
The encounter will take place on July 17 at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
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