IPL 2026 Full Fixtures: Complete Match Schedule, Venues, and Timings
March 18, 2026 | SportsGuff Team 150 Reads
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) is set to begin on March 28, 2026. With 10 teams competing for the prestigious trophy, fans are eagerly looking for the complete match list. Currently, the BCCI has released the schedule for the first phase, featuring 20 high-octane matches across 10 different venues.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the season opener at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
IPL 2026 Schedule: Phase 1 Match List (March 28 – April 12)
Below is the official list of fixtures for the opening phase of the tournament. All evening matches are scheduled for 7:30 PM IST, while afternoon double-headers start at 3:30 PM IST.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 28 | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 2 | Mar 29 | MI vs KKR | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 3 | Mar 30 | RR vs CSK | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | Mar 31 | PBKS vs GT | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| 5 | Apr 1 | LSG vs DC | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 6 | Apr 2 | KKR vs SRH | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 7 | Apr 3 | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 8 | Apr 4 | DC vs MI | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| 9 | Apr 4 | GT vs RR | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 10 | Apr 5 | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| 11 | Apr 5 | RCB vs CSK | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 12 | Apr 6 | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 13 | Apr 7 | RR vs MI | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 14 | Apr 8 | DC vs GT | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 15 | Apr 9 | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 16 | Apr 10 | RR vs RCB | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 17 | Apr 11 | PBKS vs SRH | Mullanpur | 3:30 PM |
| 18 | Apr 11 | CSK vs DC | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 19 | Apr 12 | LSG vs GT | Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
| 20 | Apr 12 | MI vs RCB | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
Why hasn't the full IPL 2026 schedule been released?
The BCCI traditionally releases the IPL schedule in two parts when it coincides with general or state elections. In 2026, elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Assam have prompted a staggered release. These states host key teams like KKR and CSK, and the board must coordinate security arrangements with local authorities before finalizing the second half of the fixtures.
What to Expect in Phase 2?
- Total Matches: The 2026 season is expected to feature a record 84 matches.
- Playoffs: The final is tentatively expected to take place on May 31, 2026.
- Secondary Venues: Watch out for matches in Raipur (RCB's second home) and Dharamsala (PBKS).
IPL 2026 Teams and Captains
This season has seen major roster shifts following the T20 World Cup and pre-season trades. Here are the key leaders for this year:
- Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (New Captain)
- Rajasthan Royals: Ravindra Jadeja (New Captain)
- Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli
Bookmark this page as we will update the full IPL 2026 fixture list immediately after the BCCI’s official announcement of Phase 2.
