IPL 2026

IPL 2026 Complete Schedule: Full Fixtures, Dates, Venues, Timings & More

The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is officially underway! The 19th edition of the world’s biggest T20 cricket league kicked off on March 28, 2026, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

IPL 2026
IPL 2026

BCCI has released the complete IPL 2026 schedule in two phases, covering 74 league matches played across 13 venues from March 28 to May 24, 2026. The final is scheduled for May 31, 2026. With high-voltage rivalries, double-headers, and exciting new venue combinations, this season promises non-stop entertainment for cricket fans worldwide.

Whether you’re searching for the IPL 2026 complete schedule, full fixtures list, team-wise matches, or venue details, this guide has everything you need. Bookmark this page for quick reference and stay updated with live scores, points table, and playoff updates.

IPL 2026: Key Highlights

  • Teams: 10 franchises – Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Delhi Capitals (DC), Gujarat Titans (GT), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Mumbai Indians (MI), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
  • Total Matches: 74 league-stage games (each team plays 14 matches – 7 home, 7 away).
  • Format: Double round-robin with some adjustments for balanced home/away games.
  • Start Date: March 28, 2026
  • League Stage End: May 24, 2026
  • Final: May 31, 2026 (venue to be confirmed)
  • Double Headers: Multiple weekends feature two matches – afternoon games at 3:30 PM IST and evening games at 7:30 PM IST.
  • Venues: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), Sawai Mansingh Stadium (Jaipur), Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad), Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium (Lucknow), Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi), New International Cricket Stadium (New Chandigarh/Mullanpur), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (Dharamshala), Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium (Raipur), and more.

Pro Tip: The schedule is subject to minor changes due to weather or other reasons, as per BCCI discretion. Always cross-check the official IPL website for the latest updates.

Opening Week Fixtures of IPL 2026 (March 28 – April 3)

The season opener sets the tone with RCB looking to defend their title:

  • March 28, Saturday – RCB vs SRH – 7:30 PM – M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
  • March 29, Sunday – MI vs KKR – 7:30 PM – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
  • March 30, Monday – RR vs CSK – 7:30 PM – ACA Stadium, Guwahati
  • March 31, Tuesday – PBKS vs GT – 7:30 PM – New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
  • April 1, Wednesday – LSG vs DC – 7:30 PM – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
  • April 2, Thursday – KKR vs SRH – 7:30 PM – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
  • April 3, Friday – CSK vs PBKS – 7:30 PM – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

IPL 2026 Full League Stage Schedule

Here is the complete IPL 2026 fixtures list with dates, timings (all in IST), and venues:

DateMatchTime (IST)Venue
Mar 28, SatRCB vs SRH7:30 PMM Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Mar 29, SunMI vs KKR7:30 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Mar 30, MonRR vs CSK7:30 PMACA Stadium, Guwahati
Mar 31, TuePBKS vs GT7:30 PMNew Chandigarh
Apr 1, WedLSG vs DC7:30 PMEkana Stadium, Lucknow
Apr 2, ThuKKR vs SRH7:30 PMEden Gardens, Kolkata
Apr 3, FriCSK vs PBKS7:30 PMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Apr 4, SatDC vs MI3:30 PMArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Apr 4, SatGT vs RR7:30 PMNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Apr 5, SunSRH vs LSG3:30 PMRajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad
Apr 5, SunRCB vs CSK7:30 PMM Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Apr 6, MonKKR vs PBKS7:30 PMEden Gardens, Kolkata
Apr 7, TueRR vs MI7:30 PMACA Stadium, Guwahati
Apr 8, WedDC vs GT7:30 PMArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Apr 9, ThuKKR vs LSG7:30 PMEden Gardens, Kolkata
Apr 10, FriRR vs RCB7:30 PMACA Stadium, Guwahati
Apr 11, SatPBKS vs SRH3:30 PMNew Chandigarh
Apr 11, SatCSK vs DC7:30 PMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Apr 12, SunLSG vs GT3:30 PMEkana Stadium, Lucknow
Apr 12, SunMI vs RCB7:30 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Apr 13, MonSRH vs RR7:30 PMRajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad
Apr 14, TueCSK vs KKR7:30 PMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Apr 15, WedRCB vs LSG7:30 PMM Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Apr 16, ThuMI vs PBKS7:30 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Apr 17, FriGT vs KKR7:30 PMNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Apr 18, SatRCB vs DC3:30 PMM Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Apr 18, SatSRH vs CSK7:30 PMRajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad
Apr 19, SunKKR vs RR3:30 PMEden Gardens, Kolkata
Apr 19, SunPBKS vs LSG7:30 PMNew Chandigarh
Apr 20, MonGT vs MI7:30 PMNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Apr 21, TueSRH vs DC7:30 PMRajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad
Apr 22, WedLSG vs RR7:30 PMEkana Stadium, Lucknow
Apr 23, ThuMI vs CSK7:30 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Apr 24, FriRCB vs GT7:30 PMM Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Apr 25, SatDC vs PBKS3:30 PMArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Apr 25, SatRR vs SRH7:30 PMSawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Apr 26, SunGT vs CSK3:30 PMNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Apr 26, SunLSG vs KKR7:30 PMEkana Stadium, Lucknow
Apr 27, MonDC vs RCB7:30 PMArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Apr 28, TuePBKS vs RR7:30 PMNew Chandigarh
Apr 29, WedMI vs SRH7:30 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Apr 30, ThuGT vs RCB7:30 PMNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
May 1, FriRR vs DC7:30 PMSawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
May 2, SatCSK vs MI7:30 PMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
May 3, SunSRH vs KKR3:30 PMRajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad
May 3, SunGT vs PBKS7:30 PMNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
May 4, MonMI vs LSG7:30 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
May 5, TueDC vs CSK7:30 PMArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
May 6, WedSRH vs PBKS7:30 PMRajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad
May 7, ThuLSG vs RCB7:30 PMEkana Stadium, Lucknow
May 8, FriDC vs KKR7:30 PMArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
May 9, SatRR vs GT7:30 PMSawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
May 10, SunCSK vs LSG3:30 PMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
May 10, SunRCB vs MI7:30 PMRaipur
May 11, MonPBKS vs DC7:30 PMDharamshala
May 12, TueGT vs SRH7:30 PMNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
May 13, WedRCB vs KKR7:30 PMRaipur
May 14, ThuPBKS vs MI7:30 PMDharamshala
May 15, FriLSG vs CSK7:30 PMEkana Stadium, Lucknow
May 16, SatKKR vs GT7:30 PMEden Gardens, Kolkata
May 17, SunPBKS vs RCB3:30 PMDharamshala
May 17, SunDC vs RR7:30 PMArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
May 18, MonCSK vs SRH7:30 PMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
May 19, TueRR vs LSG7:30 PMSawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
May 20, WedKKR vs MI7:30 PMEden Gardens, Kolkata
May 21, ThuCSK vs GT7:30 PMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
May 22, FriSRH vs RCB7:30 PMRajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad
May 23, SatLSG vs PBKS7:30 PMEkana Stadium, Lucknow
May 24, SunMI vs RR3:30 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
May 24, SunKKR vs DC7:30 PMEden Gardens, Kolkata

Team-Wise IPL 2026 Fixtures (Quick Reference)

Fans often search for specific team schedules. RCB fans can look forward to home games in Bengaluru and Raipur, while MI will play several key clashes at Wankhede. Check the table above for exact dates or visit the official IPLT20.com fixtures page for team filters for IPL 2026.

Playoffs & Final of IPL 2026

The top four teams will advance to the playoffs (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2). The IPL 2026 final is set for May 31, 2026. Exact playoff venues and dates will be announced after the league stage concludes.

How to Watch IPL 2026 Live

  • TV: Star Sports Network
  • Digital: Disney+ Hotstar (live streaming)
  • International: Check local broadcasters in your country

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