TATA IPL 2026 Schedule
Complete Fixtures, Dates, and Venues for the 19th Edition
Tournament
TATA IPL 2026
Dates
28 Mar - 31 May 2026
Total Matches
84 (Double Round-Robin)
Defending Champions
RCB
The excitement is building for the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), running from March 28 to May 31, 2026. Following the traditional home-and-away format, 10 teams will battle it out across iconic venues in India for the ultimate T20 prize. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) kick off the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a blockbuster opening clash.
IPL 2026 First Phase Schedule
| Match | Date | Day | Time (IST) | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Mar 2026 | Sat | 7:30 PM | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru |
| 2 | 29 Mar 2026 | Sun | 7:30 PM | MI vs KKR | Mumbai |
| 3 | 30 Mar 2026 | Mon | 7:30 PM | RR vs CSK | Guwahati |
| 4 | 31 Mar 2026 | Tue | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs GT | Mullanpur |
| 5 | 01 Apr 2026 | Wed | 7:30 PM | LSG vs DC | Lucknow |
| 6 | 02 Apr 2026 | Thu | 7:30 PM | KKR vs SRH | Kolkata |
| 7 | 03 Apr 2026 | Fri | 7:30 PM | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai |
| 8 | 04 Apr 2026 | Sat | 3:30 PM | DC vs MI | Delhi |
| 9 | 04 Apr 2026 | Sat | 7:30 PM | GT vs RR | Ahmedabad |
| 10 | 05 Apr 2026 | Sun | 3:30 PM | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad |
| 11 | 05 Apr 2026 | Sun | 7:30 PM | RCB vs CSK | Bengaluru |
| 12 | 06 Apr 2026 | Mon | 7:30 PM | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata |
| 13 | 07 Apr 2026 | Tue | 7:30 PM | RR vs MI | Guwahati |
| 14 | 08 Apr 2026 | Wed | 7:30 PM | DC vs GT | Delhi |
| 15 | 09 Apr 2026 | Thu | 7:30 PM | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata |
| 16 | 10 Apr 2026 | Fri | 7:30 PM | RR vs RCB | Guwahati |
| 17 | 11 Apr 2026 | Sat | 3:30 PM | PBKS vs SRH | Mullanpur |
| 18 | 11 Apr 2026 | Sat | 7:30 PM | CSK vs DC | Chennai |
| 19 | 12 Apr 2026 | Sun | 3:30 PM | LSG vs GT | Lucknow |
| 20 | 12 Apr 2026 | Sun | 7:30 PM | MI vs RCB | Mumbai |
IPL 2026 Key Highlights
- Weekend Double-Headers: To fit 84 matches, the BCCI has stacked weekends with thrilling double-headers starting April 4.
- New Home Bases: Watch out for Rajasthan Royals playing matches in Guwahati, and Punjab Kings utilizing their fortress in Mullanpur.
- Blockbuster Clashes: Early fireworks include the defending champions RCB taking on MS Dhoni's CSK on April 5, and an explosive MI vs RCB clash on April 12.
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