The CDB Playdium Pin League (CDB PPL 2026), Sri Lanka’s premier corporate bowling tournament, concluded successfully after two exciting days of competition held on 16th May and 23rd May 2026 at Playdium One Galle Face, Colombo.
Bringing together corporate teams, bowling enthusiasts, and industry partners, the tournament created a vibrant and competitive atmosphere filled with sportsmanship, teamwork, and entertainment. Teams from leading organizations across Sri Lanka battled through intense rounds of bowling in an effort to secure their positions among the top finalists, creating an unforgettable experience for both participants and spectators alike.
The tournament featured 43 participating teams, making it one of the most competitive editions to date. The PPL is an annual event and is widely recognized as the largest bowling tournament in the country, bringing together teams from across Sri Lanka to compete at the highest level. The event once again demonstrated the growing popularity of bowling as both a competitive sport and a corporate recreational activity in Sri Lanka.
After a thrilling finale, Panther Pacers emerged as the Champions of CDB PPL 2026 with an outstanding performance throughout the tournament. Sports Nutrition Hub secured the position of 1st Runner-Up, while Globe Glass Fireball claimed the 2nd Runner-Up title following a series of highly competitive games.
Individual performances were also recognized during the event. Muhammad Azharuddin was awarded the title of Best Male Player for his exceptional consistency and scoring performance, while Virginia H. Perera was named Best Female Player for her remarkable contribution and skill displayed during the tournament.
A key highlight of this year’s event was the launch of the PPL Bowling Membership, an exclusive membership program designed for bowling enthusiasts. Participants and guests were given the opportunity to secure their membership and become part of the growing PPL bowling community. The initiative was introduced with the aim of building a stronger bowling culture while offering exclusive benefits and experiences for members throughout the year.
Speaking about the success of the tournament, the Playdium team expressed appreciation to all participating teams, sponsors, partners, and supporters who contributed towards making the event a memorable experience for everyone involved. The organizers also acknowledged the enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and positive energy displayed by every team throughout the competition.
CDB PPL 2026 was proudly powered by a strong lineup of sponsors and partners. Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) joined as the Title Sponsor, while ATOM supported the event as the Technology Partner. Oceans Talent came on board as the Official Talent Partner, and PickMe for Business partnered as the Business Platform Partner. One Galle Face joined as the Strategic Partner, while Kobra supported the tournament as the Energy Partner.
Additional support was extended by hype.Productions as the Digital Content Partner, PR Wire as the Official PR Partner, The Papare as the Live Broadcast Partner, Pearl Bay Leisure Park as the Gift Partner, and Anchor Hot Chocolate as the Hot Beverage Partner, all of whom played an important role in enhancing the overall tournament experience.
The tournament once again highlighted Playdium’s commitment towards building an engaging bowling community and promoting recreational sports experiences in Sri Lanka. With the tremendous response received for CDB PPL 2026, Playdium looks forward to organizing even bigger and more exciting bowling events in the future.
About Playdium
Playdium, located at One Galle Face Colombo, is Sri Lanka’s largest indoor entertainment arena. The venue offers bowling, arcade gaming, karaoke, VR experiences, dining, and family entertainment experiences under one roof, creating a dynamic social destination for all age groups.