IPL Schedule 2026
IPL 2026 Schedule- The countdown to India’s biggest cricket carnival has officially begun! The IPL 2026 (Season 19) is set to return with a refreshed timeline, now scheduled to take place from March 28 to May 31, 2026.
While the tournament was originally slated for a March 26 start, the BCCI has slightly adjusted the window to ensure a perfect kick-off following the high-octane T20 World Cup.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will enjoy a historic homecoming as they open the season at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. After their maiden title win in 2025, the Bengaluru fans are eager to see if Rajat Patidar’s men can go back-to-back.
Due to the upcoming Assembly Elections in West Bengal, Assam, and Tamil Nadu, the IPL 2026 Schedule is being released in two phases.
The first phase covers the opening 20 days of action, featuring double-headers and marquee clashes between titans like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Stay tuned to this page for the real-time IPL 2026 Match List, venue updates, and ticket information as the BCCI finalizes the second half of the tournament.
While the tournament was originally slated for a March 26 start, the BCCI has slightly adjusted the window to ensure a perfect kick-off following the high-octane T20 World Cup.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will enjoy a historic homecoming as they open the season at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. After their maiden title win in 2025, the Bengaluru fans are eager to see if Rajat Patidar’s men can go back-to-back.
Due to the upcoming Assembly Elections in West Bengal, Assam, and Tamil Nadu, the IPL 2026 Schedule is being released in two phases.
The first phase covers the opening 20 days of action, featuring double-headers and marquee clashes between titans like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Stay tuned to this page for the real-time IPL 2026 Match List, venue updates, and ticket information as the BCCI finalizes the second half of the tournament.
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22 May, 2026 07:30 p.m.
Hyderabad
Match 67
SRH
RCB
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23 May, 2026 07:30 p.m.
Lucknow
Match 68
LSG
PBKS
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24 May, 2026 03:30 p.m.
Mumbai
Match 69
MI
RR
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24 May, 2026 07:30 p.m.
Kolkata
Match 70
KKR
DC
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26 May, 2026 07:30 p.m.
Dharamshala
Qualifier 1
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27 May, 2026 07:30 p.m.
New Chandigarh
Eliminator
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29 May, 2026 07:30 p.m.
New Chandigarh
Qualifier 2
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31 May, 2026 07:30 p.m.
Ahmedabad
Final
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- A total of 74 matches are expected to be played in IPL 2026.
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The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League isn't just another season; it’s an expanded 84-match marathon. As the league moves closer to its goal of a 94-match format by 2028, the 2026 season promises more drama, more local rivalries, and a revamped leadership landscape. With several high-profile captaincy changes, the tactical battle off the field is as intense as the action on it.
While the traditional home-and-away format remains the backbone of the tournament, several teams are utilising secondary venues to maximize their reach.
RCB will play five matches in Bengaluru and two at their "second home" in Raipur. Delhi Capitals splitting fixtures between the Arun Jaitley Stadium and Vizag. Punjab Kings will move into the New Chandigarh Stadium.
The IPL 2026 Final is officially confirmed for May 31 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, a tribute to the defending champions' home turf.
Fans can catch every ball of the 2026 season live.
As the league stage progresses from March 28 to late May, our live-updating IPL Points Table will track every team's journey toward the top four.
The playoffs are scheduled to begin on May 26, featuring the Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and Qualifier 2, leading up to the grand finale in Bengaluru.
Bookmark this page for the latest breaking news, injury updates, and expert analysis throughout the season.
While the traditional home-and-away format remains the backbone of the tournament, several teams are utilising secondary venues to maximize their reach.
RCB will play five matches in Bengaluru and two at their "second home" in Raipur. Delhi Capitals splitting fixtures between the Arun Jaitley Stadium and Vizag. Punjab Kings will move into the New Chandigarh Stadium.
The IPL 2026 Final is officially confirmed for May 31 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, a tribute to the defending champions' home turf.
Fans can catch every ball of the 2026 season live.
As the league stage progresses from March 28 to late May, our live-updating IPL Points Table will track every team's journey toward the top four.
The playoffs are scheduled to begin on May 26, featuring the Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and Qualifier 2, leading up to the grand finale in Bengaluru.
Bookmark this page for the latest breaking news, injury updates, and expert analysis throughout the season.
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