DHAKA, Dec 21, 2025 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to 
organise a small-scale opening ceremony for the inauguration of the 
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in Sylhet on December 26.

Cultural programmes will be held either before the start of the match or 
between the two matches, with performances by some popular bands expected.

Due to the opening ceremony, changes have been made to the match schedule on 
the opening day. 

According to the previous schedule, the match between Sylhet Titans and 
Rajshahi Warriors was set to begin at 2 PM. However, the match will now start 
at 3pm. Additionally, a 20-minute break will be kept between the two innings.

The second match of the day will begin at 7:45pm, featuring Noakhali Express 
against Chattogram Royals.

The six-team BPL will be held across three venues--Sylhet, Chattogram, and 
Dhaka.
 
The tournament will kick off in Sylhet, where matches will be played from 
December 26 to January 2.

Chattogram will host the tournament from January 5 to January 12, while the 
Dhaka leg will begin on January 15. The eliminator, qualifier, and final will 
also be held in Dhaka, with the final scheduled for January 23.

The BCB has announced the ticket prices for the Sylhet leg today, with prices 
ranging from Taka 200 to Taka 2,000 depending on the gallery.