Mumbai May 13, 2026: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026. As three states are scheduled to undergo State Assembly elections during this period, the full schedule of the tournament will be announced once the poll dates are announced.
IPL 2026 Openner
The 19th edition of the biggest T20 league on the globe will commence when defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
IPL 2026 Schedule Overview
| IPL 2026 | Tournament Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament Start | 28 March 2026 |
| Total Matches in Phase 1 | 20 |
| Organiser | Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) |
| Venues | Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, New Chandigarh |
| Weekend Double-Headers | Scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays |
| Match Timing | Mostly 7:30 PM IST |
| Afternoon Matches | 3:30 PM IST (Weekend Double-Headers) |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
The first phase schedule sets the stage for another exciting IPL season featuring India’s biggest cricket stars and international players.
IPL 2026 Teams
- 🟡 Chennai Super Kings
- 🔵 Mumbai Indians
- 🟣 Kolkata Knight Riders
- 🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- 🟠 Sunrisers Hyderabad
- 🔵 Delhi Capitals
- 🟣 Rajasthan Royals
- 🔴 Punjab Kings
- 🔵 Lucknow Super Giants
- 🟣 Gujarat Titans
IPL 2026 Full Fixtures
| Match | Date | Day | Time | Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Mar 2026 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru |
| 2 | 29 Mar 2026 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai |
| 3 | 30 Mar 2026 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati |
| 4 | 31 Mar 2026 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Gujarat Titans | New Chandigarh |
| 5 | 01 Apr 2026 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Delhi Capitals | Lucknow |
| 6 | 02 Apr 2026 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata |
| 7 | 03 Apr 2026 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Punjab Kings | Chennai |
| 8 | 04 Apr 2026 | Sat | 3:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians | Delhi |
| 9 | 04 Apr 2026 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad |
| 10 | 05 Apr 2026 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad |
| 11 | 05 Apr 2026 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru |
| 12 | 06 Apr 2026 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Punjab Kings | Kolkata |
| 13 | 07 Apr 2026 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai Indians | Guwahati |
| 14 | 08 Apr 2026 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Titans | Delhi |
| 15 | 09 Apr 2026 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata |
| 16 | 10 Apr 2026 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Guwahati |
| 17 | 11 Apr 2026 | Sat | 3:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | New Chandigarh |
| 18 | 11 Apr 2026 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Delhi Capitals | Chennai |
| 19 | 12 Apr 2026 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Gujarat Titans | Lucknow |
| 20 | 12 Apr 2026 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai |
IPL 2026 Schedule in PDF
IPL 2026 Schedule FAQ
When does IPL 2026 start?
IPL 2026 begins on 28 March 2026 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad.
How many matches are announced in the first phase?
The BCCI has announced 20 matches in the first phase schedule.
Which teams play the opening match of IPL 2026?
The opening match will be Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad.
