The first part of the IPL 2026 schedule has been announced, with the second part still to be released soon. The 2026 season of the Indian Premier League is set to begin on 28 March 2026 with ten teams competing for the famous IPL trophy. Organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the teams will play a double round-robin format, resulting in 84 total matches. With star players, new captains, and young talents, IPL 2026 promises another thrilling cricket season filled with big sixes, nail-biting finishes and packed stadiums.
IPL 2026 Schedule (First Phase)
| Date | Teams | Stadium | Time (IST) |
| 28 Mar 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 29 Mar 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 11 Apr 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh | 3:30 PM |
| 11 Apr 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 12 Apr 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
| 12 Apr 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
Note: The second phase of IPL 2026 schedule will be released by the BCCI after finalizing election dates in states like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The full tournament, including playoffs, runs until May 31, 2026.
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