The Indian Premier League 2026 season begins with exciting clashes as the top franchises compete for early dominance. The tournament kicks off on 28 March with Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru. Fans can also look forward to thrilling encounters such as Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings battling Rajasthan Royals. Matches will be played across iconic venues including Wankhede Stadium, Eden Gardens, and Narendra Modi Stadium. With a mix of day-night and evening matches, the opening phase promises high-intensity cricket, star performances, and packed stadiums as teams aim to build momentum early in the tournament.
IPL Schedule 2026 Complete Match List
| Date | Match No. | Teams | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 28 Mar 2026 | 1st Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, 29 Mar 2026 | 2nd Match | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Wankhede Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Mon, 30 Mar 2026 | 3rd Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Barsapara Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Tue, 31 Mar 2026 | 4th Match | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, 01 Apr 2026 | 5th Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Ekana Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Thu, 02 Apr 2026 | 6th Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Eden Gardens | 7:30 PM |
| Fri, 03 Apr 2026 | 7th Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, 04 Apr 2026 | 8th Match | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Arun Jaitley Stadium | 3:30 PM |
| Sat, 04 Apr 2026 | 9th Match | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | Narendra Modi Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, 05 Apr 2026 | 10th Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium | 3:30 PM |
| Sun, 05 Apr 2026 | 11th Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Mon, 06 Apr 2026 | 12th Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens | 7:30 PM |
| Tue, 07 Apr 2026 | 13th Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Barsapara Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, 08 Apr 2026 | 14th Match | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Arun Jaitley Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Thu, 09 Apr 2026 | 15th Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Eden Gardens | 7:30 PM |
| Fri, 10 Apr 2026 | 16th Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Barsapara Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, 11 Apr 2026 | 17th Match | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium | 3:30 PM |
| Sat, 11 Apr 2026 | 18th Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, 12 Apr 2026 | 19th Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Ekana Cricket Stadium | 3:30 PM |
| Sun, 12 Apr 2026 | 20th Match | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Wankhede Stadium | 7:30 PM |
