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The Ceylon Golf League (CGL), Sri Lanka’s first franchise-based golf league, will return for its second season from 8–10 January 2027, at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC), with Nations Trust Bank joining as Title Partner and over 150 players registered ahead of the upcoming player auction.
Season 2 will feature eight city-based franchises competing for the title, with reigning champions Nuwara Eliya Panthers set to defend their crown. Last season’s runners-up, Trinco Sharks, will lead the challenge alongside the other franchises seeking to claim the championship.
The announcement was made at the league’s Season 2 press conference at Cheers Pub, Cinnamon Grand. The inaugural season attracted 130 players and more than 2,600 attendees, introducing a franchise-based team format to Sri Lankan golf through a player auction, city rivalries and three days of competition.
With over 150 players registered and 35 players released across the eight franchises, teams will have an opportunity to restructure their squads at the Player Auction scheduled for 23 October at The Atrium, Cinnamon Grand.
Ceylon Golf League Co-Founder Shamal Perera said: “The first season showed us how much appetite there is for franchise golf in Sri Lanka. Players embraced the team competition, the rivalries came alive, and we now have a foundation to build on.”
“Together with my partners Mahela Jayawardena and Suhayb Sangani, we’re excited to bring CGL back for its second season. Having Nations Trust Bank join us as Title Partner, alongside our other partners, gives us real momentum as we look ahead to the auction and another competitive three days at the RCGC,” he added.
The three-day competition will open with Foursomes on 8 January, followed by Fourball on 9 January, before concluding with Indies in a one-versus-three format on 10 January. Teams will compete across seven handicap categories covering male and female divisions.
With the player auction approaching and the defending champions preparing to return, the second season is set to build on the inaugural tournament’s participation and audience, as the eight franchises compete for the Ceylon Golf League title.
