IPL 2026 Full Schedule: Dates, Venues, and Key Matches

The Indian Premier League 2026 is set to begin on March 21. Here's the complete schedule with all 74 matches, venues, and timings.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the complete schedule for the Indian Premier League 2026. The tournament will run from March 21 to May 25, featuring all 10 franchises battling for the coveted trophy.

Tournament Overview

• Start Date: March 21, 2026
• Final: May 25, 2026
• Total Matches: 74
• Teams: 10
• Venues: 10 stadiums across India

Opening Week Schedule

Key Fixtures

El Clasico Matches (MI vs CSK):

• April 6 - Mumbai
• May 10 - Chennai

High-Voltage Encounters:

• RCB vs CSK: March 29 (Bangalore), April 25 (Chennai)
• KKR vs MI: April 3 (Kolkata), May 5 (Mumbai)
• DC vs RCB: April 12 (Delhi), May 8 (Bangalore)

Playoff Schedule

Venue Distribution

Each team will play 7 home matches across the league stage:

• Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai - MI home games
• M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai - CSK home games
• M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore - RCB home games
• Eden Gardens, Kolkata - KKR home games
• Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi - DC home games
• Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad - SRH home games
• Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur - RR home games
• Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad - GT home games
• BRSABV Ekana Stadium, Lucknow - LSG home games
• PCA Stadium, Mohali - PBKS home games

Timing Details

• Evening matches: 7:30 PM IST
• Afternoon matches (weekends): 3:30 PM IST
• Double-header days will feature matches at both slots

Broadcast Information

The tournament will be broadcast live on:

• TV: Star Sports Network
• Streaming: JioCinema (Free)

Key Dates to Remember

• Auction: February 2026
• Season Start: March 21, 2026
• Playoffs Begin: May 20, 2026
• Final: May 25, 2026

The defending champions will look to retain their title, while franchises have been busy in the transfer window to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season.