Indian Premier League Season 20 is starting from March 28, 2026, and the schedule of the tournament is now out. Fans of T20 cricket across the globe are very excited to see the return of the biggest cricket league and watch some of their all-time favourite cricket superstars back in action.
After Team India’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026 win, the hype around IPL 20 is even higher, as it will be exciting to see which new talent gets discovered from this top-level T20 cricket tournament. We should not forget that icons like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya were some of the biggest finds of this league in previous editions.
The 20th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), also referred to as IPL 2026, will feature a record-breaking total of 84 matches, making it the longest edition in the tournament’s history. This represents an increase of 10 matches compared to the previous season’s 74 games. The expansion comes with 10 teams competing in a format where each team faces the others twice in a home-and-away double round-robin setup, followed by the playoffs.
The tournament is scheduled to commence on March 28, 2026 (Saturday), with the final set for May 31, 2026 (Sunday).
The 10 participating teams are Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Gujarat Titans. The season opener will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.
Complete Schedule of IPL 2026 From Start to Finish
- Match 1: Saturday, March 28, 2026 RCB vs SRH – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 2: Sunday, March 29, 2026 MI vs KKR – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 3: Monday, March 30, 2026 RR vs CSK – Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 4: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 PBKS vs GT – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 5: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 LSG vs DC – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 6: Thursday, April 2, 2026 KKR vs SRH – Eden Gardens, Kolkata – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 7: Friday, April 3, 2026 CSK vs PBKS MA – Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 8: Saturday, April 4, 2026 DC vs MI – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 9: Sunday, April 5, 2026 GT vs RR – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 10: Monday, April 6, 2026 SRH vs LSG – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 11: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 RCB vs CSK – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 12: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 KKR vs PBKS – Eden Gardens, Kolkata – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 13: Thursday, April 9, 2026 RR vs MI – Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 14: Friday, April 10, 2026 DC vs GT – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 15: Saturday, April 11, 2026 KKR vs LSG – Eden Gardens, Kolkata – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 16: Sunday, April 12, 2026 RR vs RCB – Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati – 7:30 PM IST (or afternoon)
- Match 17: Monday, April 13, 2026 PBKS vs SRH – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 18: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 CSK vs DC – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 19: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 LSG vs GT – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow – 7:30 PM IST
- Match 20: Thursday, April 16, 2026 MI vs RCB – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai – 7:30 PM IST
Note: This is only the schedule of the first 20 matches, as the remaining fixtures have not yet been announced. The full IPL 2026 schedule will be updated here as soon as it is released in phases.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about IPL 2026 Schedule
Q1. When will IPL 2026 start?
IPL 2026, the 20th season of the Indian Premier League, is scheduled to start on March 28, 2026.
Q2. How many matches will be played in IPL 2026?
A total of 84 matches will be played in IPL 2026, making it the longest season in the tournament’s history.
Q3. How many teams are participating in IPL 2026?
A total of 10 teams are participating in IPL 2026, including Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Gujarat Titans.
Q4. Which teams will play the opening match of IPL 2026?
The opening match of IPL 2026 will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Q5. When is the IPL 2026 final scheduled?
The IPL 2026 final is scheduled to be played on May 31, 2026, which falls on a Sunday.
Q6. Is the complete IPL 2026 schedule announced?
No, only the schedule for the first 20 matches of IPL 2026 has been announced so far. The remaining fixtures will be released in phases and updated accordingly.
For more updates related to IPL 2026, keep checking this website. If you have any other query regarding the schedule of this tournament, then leave a comment below.
