The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the complete schedule for the IPL 2026 season, outlining match dates, venues, and timings for all 10 teams. The tournament is set to run from March 28 to May 31, featuring a total of 84 league matches, followed by the playoffs and final.
The BCCI has unveiled the fixtures for the initial phase of the tournament, with the remaining schedule to be confirmed based on the election schedules of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Assam.
The tournament will commence on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing off against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
The first phase of the 2026 Indian Premier League schedule is as follows:
– March 28: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru at 7:30 PM IST
– March 29: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai at 7:30 PM IST
– March 30: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati at 7:30 PM IST
– March 31: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur at 7:30 PM IST
– April 1: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals in Lucknow at 7:30 PM IST
– And many more exciting matches to follow.
The schedule concludes with the final match on May 31. Stay tuned for more updates on the IPL 2026 season. Published on Mar 11, 2026.
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