The IPL 2026 season is set to take place from March 26 to May 31, following the same schedule as in recent years. The BCCI has not yet released the full fixtures, but it is expected to start around three weeks after the men’s T20 World Cup, which will be held from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka. The IPL will last just over two months.
Interestingly, for the second year in a row, the IPL will coincide with the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which is scheduled from March 26 to May 3. This overlap will surely create excitement among cricket fans.
In the previous edition of the IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore emerged as the champions, winning their maiden title. They defeated Punjab Kings by a narrow margin of six runs in a thrilling final held in Ahmedabad. This victory ended RCB’s long-standing quest for an IPL trophy.
The upcoming season of the IPL promises to be an exciting one, with top teams and players battling it out for the coveted title. Fans can expect a high level of competition and thrilling matches throughout the tournament.
The article was published on December 16, 2025, providing fans with an early glimpse of what to expect in the upcoming IPL season. Stay tuned for more updates on the fixtures and participating teams as the tournament approaches.
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