IPL 2026 Full Schedule: Complete Match List, Venues, Timings & Key Highlights
The wait is finally over for cricket fans across the globe! The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially unveiled the complete schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. With the tournament set to kick off on March 28, 2026, and the final slated for May 31, we have all the details you need to plan your cricket calendar for the next two months.
This year, the league stage will feature 70 matches played across 13 venues, with the playoffs and final schedule to be announced later. Whether you are a die-hard fan of the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) or a supporter of the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), this guide covers the full fixture list, timings, and major changes for IPL 2026.
Tournament Overview & Key Dates
The 19th edition of the IPL promises to be another blockbuster season. Here are the essential dates to mark:
Start Date: March 28, 2026 (RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru)
League Stage End: May 24, 2026
Final: May 31, 2026 (Venue to be confirmed)
Total Matches: 74 (70 League + 4 Playoffs)
The BCCI released the schedule in phases due to the announcement of assembly election dates in various states. With the elections now scheduled, the full itinerary has been confirmed, ensuring a smooth flow for the tournament.
Key Highlights of IPL 2026
1. RCB’s "Home" Games Expand
For the first time, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will not play all their home games at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. They will host two matches in Raipur—against Mumbai Indians (May 10) and Kolkata Knight Riders (May 13).
2. Return to Traditional Fortresses
Rajasthan Royals will play three matches in Guwahati but return to their home ground in Jaipur for four games starting April 25.
Punjab Kings will split their home games between the new PCA Stadium in Mullanpur (New Chandigarh) and the scenic Dharamsala stadium, where they will play three matches.
3. Marquee Clashes
The rivalry between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be a double-header this season. They face off first at the Wankhede Stadium on April 23, with the return leg at Chepauk on May 2.
4. No Opening Ceremony
In a somber note, there will be no opening ceremony this year as a mark of respect for the victims of the stampede that occurred in Bengaluru after the IPL 2025 season.
Match Timings in IST
Afternoon Matches (Double-headers): 3:30 PM IST
Evening Matches: 7:30 PM IST
IPL 2026 Full Schedule (League Stage)
Below is the complete list of all 70 league matches. The table is designed to be mobile-friendly and fit perfectly within Blogger layouts.
No. | Date | Day | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
1 | Mar 28 | Sat | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
2 | Mar 29 | Sun | MI vs KKR | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
3 | Mar 30 | Mon | RR vs CSK | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
4 | Mar 31 | Tue | PBKS vs GT | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
5 | Apr 1 | Wed | LSG vs DC | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
6 | Apr 2 | Thu | KKR vs SRH | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
7 | Apr 3 | Fri | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
8 | Apr 4 | Sat | DC vs MI | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
9 | Apr 4 | Sat | GT vs RR | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
10 | Apr 5 | Sun | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
11 | Apr 5 | Sun | RCB vs CSK | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
12 | Apr 6 | Mon | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
13 | Apr 7 | Tue | RR vs MI | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
14 | Apr 8 | Wed | DC vs GT | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
15 | Apr 9 | Thu | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
16 | Apr 10 | Fri | RR vs RCB | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
17 | Apr 11 | Sat | PBKS vs SRH | New Chandigarh | 3:30 PM |
18 | Apr 11 | Sat | CSK vs DC | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
19 | Apr 12 | Sun | LSG vs GT | Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
20 | Apr 12 | Sun | MI vs RCB | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
21 | Apr 13 | Mon | SRH vs RR | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
22 | Apr 14 | Tue | CSK vs KKR | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
23 | Apr 15 | Wed | RCB vs LSG | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
24 | Apr 16 | Thu | MI vs PBKS | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
25 | Apr 17 | Fri | GT vs KKR | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
26 | Apr 18 | Sat | RCB vs DC | Bengaluru | 3:30 PM |
27 | Apr 18 | Sat | SRH vs CSK | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
28 | Apr 19 | Sun | KKR vs RR | Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
29 | Apr 19 | Sun | PBKS vs LSG | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
30 | Apr 20 | Mon | GT vs MI | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
31 | Apr 21 | Tue | SRH vs DC | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
32 | Apr 22 | Wed | LSG vs RR | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
33 | Apr 23 | Thu | MI vs CSK | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
34 | Apr 24 | Fri | RCB vs GT | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
35 | Apr 25 | Sat | DC vs PBKS | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
36 | Apr 25 | Sat | SRH vs RR | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
37 | Apr 26 | Sun | GT vs CSK | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
38 | Apr 26 | Sun | LSG vs KKR | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
39 | Apr 27 | Mon | DC vs RCB | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
40 | Apr 28 | Tue | PBKS vs RR | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
41 | Apr 29 | Wed | MI vs SRH | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
42 | Apr 30 | Thu | GT vs RCB | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
43 | May 1 | Fri | RR vs DC | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
44 | May 2 | Sat | CSK vs MI | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
45 | May 3 | Sun | SRH vs KKR | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
46 | May 3 | Sun | GT vs PBKS | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
47 | May 4 | Mon | MI vs LSG | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
48 | May 5 | Tue | DC vs CSK | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
49 | May 6 | Wed | SRH vs PBKS | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
50 | May 7 | Thu | LSG vs RCB | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
51 | May 8 | Fri | DC vs KKR | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
52 | May 9 | Sat | RR vs GT | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
53 | May 10 | Sun | CSK vs LSG | Chennai | 3:30 PM |
54 | May 10 | Sun | RCB vs MI | Raipur | 7:30 PM |
55 | May 11 | Mon | PBKS vs DC | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM |
56 | May 12 | Tue | GT vs SRH | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
57 | May 13 | Wed | RCB vs KKR | Raipur | 7:30 PM |
58 | May 14 | Thu | PBKS vs MI | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM |
59 | May 15 | Fri | LSG vs CSK | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
60 | May 16 | Sat | KKR vs GT | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
61 | May 17 | Sun | PBKS vs RCB | Dharamsala | 3:30 PM |
62 | May 17 | Sun | DC vs RR | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
63 | May 18 | Mon | CSK vs SRH | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
64 | May 19 | Tue | RR vs LSG | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
65 | May 20 | Wed | KKR vs MI | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
66 | May 21 | Thu | CSK vs GT | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
67 | May 22 | Fri | SRH vs RCB | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
68 | May 23 | Sat | LSG vs PBKS | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
69 | May 24 | Sun | MI vs RR | Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
70 | May 24 | Sun | KKR vs DC | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
*Source: BCCI / India Today *
Venues for IPL 2026
The league stage will be spread across 13 cities, showcasing the pan-India appeal of the tournament. The full list of venues includes:
Primary Venues: Bengaluru (M. Chinnaswamy), Mumbai (Wankhede), Chennai (Chepauk), Kolkata (Eden Gardens), Delhi (Arun Jaitley), Ahmedabad (Narendra Modi), Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi), Lucknow (Ekana), Jaipur (Sawai Mansingh).
Secondary Venues: Guwahati (ACA Stadium), New Chandigarh (PCA Stadium Mullanpur), Dharamsala (HPCA Stadium), and Raipur (Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium) .
What About the Playoffs?
The BCCI has stated that the venues and dates for the playoffs (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final) will be announced at a later stage. However, reports suggest that the final is likely to be held on May 31 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, contingent on the team’s qualification to avoid a venue disadvantage .
Final Thoughts
IPL 2026 is shaping up to be a thrilling season with a mix of traditional rivalries and new venue dynamics. Defending champions RCB will look to retain their title under immense pressure, while heavyweights like MI, CSK, and KKR aim to reclaim their throne.
Keep this schedule handy as we approach the business end of the tournament. Stay tuned for updates regarding ticket sales and playoff confirmations.
Which team are you supporting in IPL 2026? Let us know in the comments below!