The Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) marks the 19th season of the world’s most thrilling T20 cricket league. The BCCI has set the tournament window from 28th March 2026 to 31st May 2026.
Cricket fans worldwide are buzzing with anticipation for the opening clash. The first match of IPL 2026 is a blockbuster encounter between the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). This high-voltage season opener will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the opening encounter. The first match of the IPL 2026 season is set to be a blockbuster clash between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Mumbai Indians (MI). This high-voltage opening game will take place at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Last season (2025) was truly historic, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally ended their long wait and lifted the IPL trophy for the first time after a sensational campaign. As we head into the 19th edition, the excitement is sky-high to see if RCB can successfully defend their title.
To stay updated with the latest Tata IPL 2026 Schedule, bookmark this page. We bring you real-time updates on venues, timings, squads, and more.
IPL 2026 Overview
- Season: 19th Edition
- Start Date: 28th March 2026
- Final Date: 31st May 2026
- Defending Champions: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Opening Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Opening Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Title Sponsor: Tata
Indian Premier League 2026 Schedule (IPL 2026 TimeTable)
Below is the FInal schedule for the league phase of the Tata IPL 2026 season.
**IPL 2026 Schedule (League Phase)**
| Match No. | Date | Match Details | Venue |
| 01 | 28 March 2026 | RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 02 | 29 March 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 03 | 30 March 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | ACA Stadium, Guwahati |
| 04 | 31 March 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) |
| 05 | 01 April 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 06 | 02 April 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 07 | 03 April 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 08 | 04 April 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 09 | 04 April 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 10 | 05 April 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 11 | 05 April 2026 | RCB vs Chennai Super Kings | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 12 | 06 April 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 13 | 07 April 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | ACA Stadium, Guwahati |
| 14 | 08 April 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 15 | 09 April 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 16 | 10 April 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | ACA Stadium, Guwahati |
| 17 | 11 April 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| 18 | 11 April 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 19 | 12 April 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 20 | 12 April 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 21 | 13 April 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 22 | 14 April 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 23 | 15 April 2026 | RCB vs Lucknow Super Giants | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 24 | 16 April 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 25 | 17 April 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 26 | 18 April 2026 | RCB vs Delhi Capitals | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 27 | 18 April 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 28 | 19 April 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 29 | 19 April 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| 30 | 20 April 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 31 | 21 April 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 32 | 22 April 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 33 | 23 April 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 34 | 24 April 2026 | RCB vs Gujarat Titans | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 35 | 25 April 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 36 | 25 April 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 37 | 26 April 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 38 | 26 April 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 39 | 27 April 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 40 | 28 April 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| 41 | 29 April 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 42 | 30 April 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 43 | 01 May 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 44 | 02 May 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 45 | 03 May 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 46 | 03 May 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 47 | 04 May 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 48 | 05 May 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 49 | 06 May 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 50 | 07 May 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 51 | 08 May 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 52 | 09 May 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 53 | 10 May 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 54 | 10 May 2026 | RCB vs Mumbai Indians | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur |
| 55 | 11 May 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala |
| 56 | 12 May 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 57 | 13 May 2026 | RCB vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur |
| 58 | 14 May 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala |
| 59 | 15 May 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 60 | 16 May 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 61 | 17 May 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala |
| 62 | 17 May 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 63 | 18 May 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 64 | 19 May 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 65 | 20 May 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 66 | 21 May 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 67 | 22 May 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 68 | 23 May 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 69 | 24 May 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 70 | 24 May 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Qualifier 1 | 27 May 2026 | TBD vs TBD | TBD |
| Eliminator | 28 May 2026 | TBD vs TBD | TBD |
| Qualifier 2 | 29 May 2026 | TBD vs TBD | TBD |
| Final | 31 May 2026 | Grand Finale | TBD |
**Note**: The IPL 2026 schedule is subject to change by the BCCI. All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST). Playoff venues will be confirmed later. Bookmark this page for the latest updates!
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Participating Teams for IPL 2026
The 19th season features the top 10 franchises battling for glory:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Defending Champions)
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
IPL 2026 Official Jerseys & Merchandise
Get ready to back your favorite team in style! Check out the official 2026 jerseys:
| Team | Store Link |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Buy Now |
| Chennai Super Kings | Buy Now |
| Mumbai Indians | Buy Now |
| Rajasthan Royals | Buy Now |
| Delhi Capitals | Buy Now |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Buy Now |
| Punjab Kings | Buy Now |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Buy Now |
| Gujarat Titans | Buy Now |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Buy Now |
IPL 2026 Venue Details
The Tata IPL 2026 will be hosted across iconic stadiums in India. Confirmed primary venues include:
- Ahmedabad: Narendra Modi Stadium
- Bengaluru: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Chennai: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Delhi: Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Kolkata: Eden Gardens
- Mumbai: Wankhede Stadium
- And others like Guwahati, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Dharamsala, etc.
Looking to book IPL 2026 Tickets? Click here for booking details, pricing, and availability. You can also check the latest Points Table and Team Standings here.
History of IPL Winners (2008 – 2025)
Here is the complete list of champions from previous seasons:
| Season | Year | Winner 🏆 | Runner-Up 🥈 | Host Country 🌍 |
| 18th | 2025 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Mumbai Indians | India |
| 17th | 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | India |
| 16th | 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | India |
| 15th | 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | India |
| 14th | 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | India/UAE |
| 13th | 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | UAE |
| 12th | 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | India |
| 11th | 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | India |
| 10th | 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiant | India |
| 9th | 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | India |
| 8th | 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | India |
| 7th | 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | India |
| 6th | 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | India |
| 5th | 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | India |
| 4th | 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore | India |
| 3rd | 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | India |
| 2nd | 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore | South Africa |
| 1st | 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | India |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When will IPL 2026 start?
Ans: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League kicks off on 28th March 2026 and will conclude with the final on 31st May 2026.
Q2: When and where is the first match of IPL 2026?
Ans: The opening match is between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on 28th March 2026.
Q3: How can I book IPL 2026 tickets online?
Ans: Tickets for IPL 2026 are available online on BookMyShow, Paytm Insider, and the official websites of the respective franchises. Sales usually begin 2–3 weeks before the tournament.
Q4: Where can I watch IPL 2026 live on TV and Mobile?
Ans: Watch the live telecast on the Star Sports Network on TV. For online streaming, catch all matches on the JioCinema or JioHotstar app and website.
Q5: Who won the last IPL season (2025)?
Ans: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are the defending champions, having won their maiden IPL title in the 2025 season.
Q6: Is the IPL 2026 Schedule PDF available for download?
Ans: Yes, the official BCCI schedule has been released. Bookmark this page to download the latest IPL 2026 Time Table PDF.
Disclaimer: All data above is sourced from official BCCI and IPL updates. If you spot any discrepancies, please comment below.
