IPL 2026: Full Schedule, Teams, Format and Venues

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The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL)—officially known as TATA IPL 2026—marks the 19th season of the world’s most popular T20 cricket le

IPL 2026: Full Schedule, Teams, Format and Venues

The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL)—officially known as TATA IPL 2026—marks the 19th season of the world’s most popular T20 cricket league. Organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the tournament brings together top international and Indian players for nearly two months of high-intensity cricket.

This season began on March 28, 2026, and will conclude with the final on May 31, 2026.

Let’s break down everything you need to know 

IPL 2026: Full Schedule, Teams, Format and Venues

IPL 2026 Full Schedule

Date Match Time Venue
28 Mar 2026RCB vs SRH7:30 PMM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
29 Mar 2026MI vs KKR7:30 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
30 Mar 2026RR vs CSK7:30 PMSawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
31 Mar 2026PBKS vs GT7:30 PMPCA Stadium, Mohali
01 Apr 2026LSG vs DC7:30 PMEkana Stadium, Lucknow
02 Apr 2026KKR vs SRH7:30 PMEden Gardens, Kolkata
03 Apr 2026CSK vs PBKS7:30 PMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
04 Apr 2026DC vs MI3:30 PMArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
04 Apr 2026GT vs RR7:30 PMNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
05 Apr 2026SRH vs LSG3:30 PMRajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad
05 Apr 2026RCB vs CSK7:30 PMBengaluru
06 Apr 2026KKR vs PBKS7:30 PMKolkata
07 Apr 2026RR vs MI7:30 PMJaipur
08 Apr 2026DC vs GT7:30 PMDelhi
09 Apr 2026KKR vs LSG7:30 PMKolkata
10 Apr 2026RR vs RCB7:30 PMJaipur
11 Apr 2026PBKS vs SRH3:30 PMMohali
11 Apr 2026CSK vs DC7:30 PMChennai
12 Apr 2026LSG vs GT3:30 PMLucknow
12 Apr 2026MI vs RCB7:30 PMMumbai
13 Apr 2026SRH vs RR7:30 PMHyderabad
14 Apr 2026CSK vs KKR7:30 PMChennai
15 Apr 2026RCB vs LSG7:30 PMBengaluru
16 Apr 2026MI vs PBKS7:30 PMMumbai
17 Apr 2026GT vs KKR7:30 PMAhmedabad
18 Apr 2026RCB vs DC3:30 PMBengaluru
18 Apr 2026SRH vs CSK7:30 PMHyderabad
19 Apr 2026KKR vs RR7:30 PMKolkata
19 Apr 2026PBKS vs LSG3:30 PMMohali
20 Apr 2026GT vs MI7:30 PMAhmedabad
21 Apr 2026SRH vs DC7:30 PMHyderabad
22 Apr 2026LSG vs RR7:30 PMLucknow
23 Apr 2026MI vs CSK7:30 PMMumbai
24 Apr 2026RCB vs GT7:30 PMBengaluru
25 Apr 2026DC vs PBKS7:30 PMDelhi
25 Apr 2026RR vs SRH3:30 PMJaipur
26 Apr 2026GT vs CSK7:30 PMAhmedabad
26 Apr 2026LSG vs KKR3:30 PMLucknow
27 Apr 2026DC vs RCB7:30 PMDelhi
28 Apr 2026PBKS vs RR7:30 PMMohali
29 Apr 2026MI vs SRH7:30 PMMumbai
30 Apr 2026GT vs RCB7:30 PMAhmedabad

Date Day Match Time Venue
01 May 2026FridayRR vs DC7:30 PMJaipur
02 May 2026SaturdayCSK vs MI7:30 PMChennai
03 May 2026SundaySRH vs KKR3:30 PMHyderabad
03 May 2026SundayGT vs PBKS7:30 PMAhmedabad
04 May 2026MondayMI vs LSG7:30 PMMumbai
05 May 2026TuesdayDC vs CSK7:30 PMDelhi
06 May 2026WednesdaySRH vs PBKS7:30 PMHyderabad
07 May 2026ThursdayLSG vs RCB7:30 PMLucknow
08 May 2026FridayDC vs KKR7:30 PMDelhi
09 May 2026SaturdayRR vs GT7:30 PMJaipur
10 May 2026SundayCSK vs LSG3:30 PMChennai
10 May 2026SundayRCB vs MI7:30 PMBengaluru
11 May 2026MondayPBKS vs DC7:30 PMMohali
12 May 2026TuesdayGT vs SRH7:30 PMAhmedabad
13 May 2026WednesdayRCB vs KKR7:30 PMBengaluru
14 May 2026ThursdayPBKS vs MI7:30 PMMohali
15 May 2026FridayLSG vs CSK7:30 PMLucknow
16 May 2026SaturdayKKR vs GT7:30 PMKolkata
17 May 2026SundayPBKS vs RCB3:30 PMMohali
17 May 2026SundayDC vs RR7:30 PMDelhi
18 May 2026MondayCSK vs SRH7:30 PMChennai
19 May 2026TuesdayRR vs LSG7:30 PMJaipur
20 May 2026WednesdayKKR vs MI7:30 PMKolkata
21 May 2026ThursdayCSK vs GT7:30 PMChennai
22 May 2026FridaySRH vs RCB7:30 PMHyderabad
23 May 2026SaturdayLSG vs PBKS7:30 PMLucknow
24 May 2026SundayMI vs RR3:30 PMMumbai
24 May 2026SundayKKR vs DC7:30 PMKolkata

Key Highlights:

  • Opening Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (March 28, Bengaluru)
  • League Stage: March 28 – May 24
  • Playoffs & Final: May 25 – May 31
  • Total Matches: ~74 matches
  • Match Timings:
    • Afternoon: 3:30 PM IST
    • Evening: 7:30 PM IST

IPL 2026 Teams List

A total of 10 franchise teams are competing this season:

  1. Chennai Super Kings
  2. Mumbai Indians
  3. Kolkata Knight Riders
  4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
  5. Delhi Capitals
  6. Punjab Kings
  7. Rajasthan Royals
  8. Sunrisers Hyderabad
  9. Lucknow Super Giants
  10. Gujarat Titans

Defending Champions: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

IPL 2026 Format Explained

The IPL follows a T20 format with a structured league + playoffs system.

Stage Details
League Stage (Group Stage) Each team plays 14 matches (7 home + 7 away).
Teams compete against each other in a round-robin format.
Points System Win = 2 points
Loss = 0 points
No Result / Tie = 1 point each
Points Table All teams are ranked in a single table based on points.
Net Run Rate (NRR) is used in case of tie.
Playoff Qualification Top 4 teams from the points table qualify for playoffs.
Qualifier 1 Played between Top 2 teams.
Winner goes directly to the Final.
Eliminator Played between 3rd vs 4th teams.
Loser is eliminated from the tournament.
Qualifier 2 Played between:
Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator.
Winner advances to the Final.
Final Played between Winner of Qualifier 1 and Winner of Qualifier 2.
Winner becomes the IPL Champion.
Special Feature Top teams get a second chance to reach the Final, making the format more balanced and competitive.

This format ensures even a top team gets a second chance to reach the final.

IPL 2026 Venues

Matches are being played across 13 venues in India.

Major Stadiums:

  • M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Opening match)
  • Wankhede Stadium
  • Eden Gardens
  • Narendra Modi Stadium
  • MA Chidambaram Stadium
  • Arun Jaitley Stadium
  • Ekana Cricket Stadium
  • Sawai Mansingh Stadium
  • Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

👉 Additional venues include Guwahati and Chandigarh for selected matches.

Key Features of IPL 2026

  • 💥 10 teams, 70+ matches
  • 🏟️ Matches across multiple Indian cities
  • 📺 Broadcast on TV + streaming platforms
  • ⭐ Star players like Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Shubman Gill leading teams

Conclusion

The IPL 2026 season promises to be another blockbuster with thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and packed stadiums across India. With 10 strong teams, a competitive format, and matches scheduled almost daily, fans can expect nonstop cricketing action.

Whether you're supporting MI, CSK, RCB, or any other franchise, this season is set to deliver unforgettable moments.

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