The Indian Premier League 2026 kicks off on March 28, 2026, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The final will be played on May 31, 2026, at the same venue.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has now announced the complete schedule, featuring 70 league matches and playoffs across multiple venues in India. Here’s everything you need to know about the IPL 2026 fixtures, format, teams, venues, ticket prices, and live streaming details.
IPL 2026 Key Dates At A Glance
Before getting into the details, here are the dates worth bookmarking.
| Detail | Date / Info |
|---|---|
| Tournament Start | March 28, 2026 |
| Opening Match | RCB vs SRH, Bengaluru |
| Phase 1 End | April 12, 2026 (20 matches) |
| Total League Matches | 70 |
| Playoffs | Late May 2026 |
| Final | May 31, 2026, Bengaluru |
| Match Timings | 3:30 PM IST (afternoon) / 7:30 PM IST (evening) |
| Defending Champions | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
IPL 2026 Full Schedule: All Matches & Fixtures
The Indian Premier League 2026 schedule features all 70 league matches across multiple venues, followed by the playoffs.
Check the complete match list, dates, timings, and fixtures to stay updated with every game this season.
No double-headers on the opening weekend, which breaks the trend of recent seasons.
| SR.No. | Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 28 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 2 | Mar 29 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 3 | Mar 30 | Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | Mar 31 | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 5 | Apr 1 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 6 | Apr 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 7 | Apr 3 | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 8 | Apr 4 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| 9 | Apr 4 | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 10 | Apr 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| 11 | Apr 5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 12 | Apr 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 13 | Apr 7 | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 14 | Apr 8 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 15 | Apr 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 16 | Apr 10 | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 17 | Apr 11 | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | New Chandigarh | 3:30 PM |
| 18 | Apr 11 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 19 | Apr 12 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
| 20 | Apr 12 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 21 | Apr 13 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 22 | Apr 14 | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 23 | Apr 15 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 24 | Apr 16 | Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 25 | Apr 17 | Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 26 | Apr 18 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru | 3:30 PM |
| 27 | Apr 18 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 28 | Apr 19 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| 29 | Apr 19 | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 30 | Apr 20 | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 31 | Apr 21 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 32 | Apr 22 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 33 | Apr 23 | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 34 | Apr 24 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 35 | Apr 25 | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| 36 | Apr 25 | Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 37 | Apr 26 | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 38 | Apr 26 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 39 | Apr 27 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 40 | Apr 28 | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 41 | Apr 29 | Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 42 | Apr 30 | Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 43 | May 1 | Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 44 | May 2 | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 45 | May 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| 46 | May 3 | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 47 | May 4 | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 48 | May 5 | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 49 | May 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 50 | May 7 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 51 | May 8 | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 52 | May 9 | Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 53 | May 10 | Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | Chennai | 3:30 PM |
| 54 | May 10 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | Raipur | 7:30 PM |
| 55 | May 11 | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM |
| 56 | May 12 | Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 57 | May 13 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Raipur | 7:30 PM |
| 58 | May 14 | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM |
| 59 | May 15 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 60 | May 16 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 61 | May 17 | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Dharamsala | 3:30 PM |
| 62 | May 17 | Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 63 | May 18 | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 64 | May 19 | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 65 | May 20 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 66 | May 21 | Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 67 | May 22 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 68 | May 23 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 69 | May 24 | Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
| 70 | May 24 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
Double-Header Matches in IPL 2026
The Indian Premier League 2026 season features multiple double-header days throughout the tournament, not just in the opening phase.
Afternoon matches begin at 3:30 PM IST, followed by evening games at 7:30 PM IST, usually on weekends.
| Date | Afternoon Match | Evening Match |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4 | DC vs MI | GT vs RR |
| Apr 5 | SRH vs LSG | RCB vs CSK |
| Apr 11 | PBKS vs SRH | CSK vs DC |
| Apr 12 | LSG vs GT | MI vs RCB |
| Apr 18 | RCB vs DC | SRH vs CSK |
| Apr 19 | KKR vs RR | PBKS vs LSG |
| Apr 25 | DC vs PBKS | RR vs SRH |
| Apr 26 | GT vs CSK | LSG vs KKR |
| May 3 | SRH vs KKR | GT vs PBKS |
| May 10 | CSK vs LSG | RCB vs MI |
| May 17 | PBKS vs RCB | DC vs RR |
| May 24 | MI vs RR | KKR vs DC |
Why Did BCCI Initially Release a Partial Schedule?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India initially announced only a part of the Indian Premier League 2026 schedule due to state assembly elections.
States like Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala were expected to host polls during the IPL window, impacting venues such as Kolkata, Chennai, and Guwahati.
To ensure smooth logistics and security planning, the BCCI waited for the Election Commission of India to confirm dates before finalizing the remaining fixtures.
With the election schedule now clear, the complete IPL 2026 schedule has been officially released.
IPL 2026 Venues: Complete List of Stadiums
Phase 1 uses 10 venues. The full season will use 13 or more stadiums.
| Stadium | City | Teams / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | Bengaluru | RCB (Home) + Final |
| Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai | MI (Home) |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai | CSK (Home) |
| Eden Gardens | Kolkata | KKR (Home) |
| Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad | GT (Home) |
| Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium | Hyderabad | SRH (Home) |
| Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow | LSG (Home) |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi | DC (Home) |
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium | Jaipur | RR (Primary Home) |
| Barsapara Cricket Stadium | Guwahati | RR (Second Home) |
| PCA Stadium | New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) | PBKS (Primary Home) |
| HPCA Stadium | Dharamshala | PBKS (Second Home) |
| Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium | Naya Raipur | RCB (Second Home) |
Split Home Venues
Some teams share their home fixtures between two cities.
- RCB plays 5 home matches in Bengaluru and 2 in Raipur.
- PBKS splits between 4 in New Chandigarh and 3 in Dharamshala.
- Rajasthan Royals play 3 matches in Guwahati and 4 in Jaipur.
Team-Wise Home Matches in Phase 1
Here is a quick breakdown of home fixtures during the first 20 matches.
| Team | Phase 1 Home Matches | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| KKR | 3 matches | Kolkata |
| RR | 3 matches | Guwahati |
| RCB | 2 matches | Bengaluru |
| MI | 2 matches | Mumbai |
| CSK | 2 matches | Chennai |
| PBKS | 2 matches | New Chandigarh |
| LSG | 2 matches | Lucknow |
| DC | 2 matches | Delhi |
| GT | 1 match | Ahmedabad |
| SRH | 1 match | Hyderabad |
KKR and RR have the most home games in Phase 1 (three each). GT and SRH have just one each. The imbalance should even out once the full schedule is released.
Where to Buy IPL 2026 Tickets
BookMyShow and Paytm Insider (District) are the primary booking platforms. Some franchises also sell through their official websites.
The Mumbai Indians have already opened pre-sale registration on BookMyShow. The actual booking window is expected to open around March 26.
A practical tip: mark yourself as “Interested” for specific teams on BookMyShow. You will get push notifications the moment tickets go live. For high-demand fixtures like MI vs CSK or RCB vs MI, tickets sell out in minutes. Not figuratively. Literally minutes.
Where to Watch IPL 2026 Live: TV and Streaming
Whether you are watching from your couch or sneaking a stream at work, here is where to catch the action.
Live streaming: JioHotstar is the official digital streaming partner. You will need a JioHotstar subscription to stream without interruptions. JioStar holds both satellite and digital rights for the 2023 to 2027 cycle.
TV broadcast: The Star Sports network holds satellite broadcasting rights. Matches will air on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, and regional-language channels.
What’s New in IPL 2026 Compared to Last Season
For those who followed IPL 2025, here is what has changed.
| Aspect | IPL 2025 | IPL 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 74 | 84 |
| Format | Partial double round-robin with groups | Full double round-robin (no groups) |
| Auction Type | Mega Auction | Mini Auction (Abu Dhabi) |
| Ticket GST | 28% | 40% |
| Title Sponsor | Tata | Tata (renewed through 2028) |
| Defending Champions | KKR | RCB |
The move to 84 matches is the biggest structural change. Every team now plays every other team twice. This reduces the role of luck in determining playoff qualification.
No more group-based scheduling. The league stage is now as fair as it gets.
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Conclusion: IPL 2026 Is Underway
The Indian Premier League 2026 is already underway and shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons yet, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru defending their maiden title.
The tournament began on March 28, 2026, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and will conclude with the final on May 31, 2026. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed the full schedule, featuring 70 league matches and playoffs.
Fans can now enjoy a packed calendar of thrilling matches, double-headers, and high-intensity clashes throughout the season.
