TATA IPL 2026 Schedule – Full Fixture List, Dates & Venues

TATA IPL 2026 Schedule – Full Fixture List, Dates & Venues

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to be a spectacular showcase of cricketing talent, running from March 28 to May 31, 2026. This season features a robust schedule of 74 matches in total, comprising 70 league-stage games followed by 4 high-stakes playoff matches culminating in the Grand Final. Ten franchises will battle across 13 iconic venues spanning the length and breadth of India, ensuring a pan-national festival of cricket.

The tournament kicks off on March 28 with a thrilling opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru. The league stage will conclude on May 24, after which the top four teams will advance to the playoffs. The postseason begins on May 26 and concludes with the Grand Final on May 31, crowning the champion of TATA IPL 2026.


Full League Stage Fixture List

Below is the comprehensive day-by-day schedule for all 70 league matches, including dates, kick-off times, matchups, and venues.

MatchDateDayTime (IST)MatchupVenue
1Mar 28Sat7:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers HyderabadM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
2Mar 29Sun7:30 PMMumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight RidersWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
3Mar 30Mon7:30 PMRajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super KingsBarsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
4Mar 31Tue7:30 PMPunjab Kings vs Gujarat TitansMaharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur
5Apr 01Wed7:30 PMLucknow Super Giants vs Delhi CapitalsBRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
6Apr 02Thu7:30 PMKolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers HyderabadEden Gardens, Kolkata
7Apr 03Fri7:30 PMChennai Super Kings vs Punjab KingsM. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
8Apr 04Sat3:30 PMDelhi Capitals vs Mumbai IndiansArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
9Apr 04Sat7:30 PMGujarat Titans vs Rajasthan RoyalsNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
10Apr 05Sun3:30 PMSunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super GiantsRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
11Apr 05Sun7:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super KingsM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
12Apr 06Mon7:30 PMKolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab KingsEden Gardens, Kolkata
13Apr 07Tue7:30 PMRajasthan Royals vs Mumbai IndiansBarsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
14Apr 08Wed7:30 PMDelhi Capitals vs Gujarat TitansArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
15Apr 09Thu7:30 PMKolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super GiantsEden Gardens, Kolkata
16Apr 10Fri7:30 PMRajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers BengaluruBarsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
17Apr 11Sat3:30 PMPunjab Kings vs Sunrisers HyderabadMaharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur
18Apr 11Sat7:30 PMChennai Super Kings vs Delhi CapitalsM. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
19Apr 12Sun3:30 PMLucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat TitansBRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
20Apr 12Sun7:30 PMMumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers BengaluruWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
21Apr 13Mon7:30 PMSunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan RoyalsRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
22Apr 14Tue7:30 PMChennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight RidersM. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
23Apr 15Wed7:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super GiantsM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
24Apr 16Thu7:30 PMMumbai Indians vs Punjab KingsWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
25Apr 17Fri7:30 PMGujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight RidersNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
26Apr 18Sat3:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi CapitalsM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
27Apr 18Sat7:30 PMSunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super KingsRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
28Apr 19Sun3:30 PMKolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan RoyalsEden Gardens, Kolkata
29Apr 19Sun7:30 PMPunjab Kings vs Lucknow Super GiantsMaharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur
30Apr 20Mon7:30 PMGujarat Titans vs Mumbai IndiansNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
31Apr 21Tue7:30 PMSunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi CapitalsRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
32Apr 22Wed7:30 PMLucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan RoyalsBRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
33Apr 23Thu7:30 PMMumbai Indians vs Chennai Super KingsWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
34Apr 24Fri7:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat TitansM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
35Apr 25Sat3:30 PMDelhi Capitals vs Punjab KingsArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
36Apr 25Sat7:30 PMRajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers HyderabadSawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
37Apr 26Sun3:30 PMGujarat Titans vs Chennai Super KingsNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
38Apr 26Sun7:30 PMLucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight RidersBRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
39Apr 27Mon7:30 PMDelhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers BengaluruArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
40Apr 28Tue7:30 PMPunjab Kings vs Rajasthan RoyalsMaharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur
41Apr 29Wed7:30 PMMumbai Indians vs Sunrisers HyderabadWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
42Apr 30Thu7:30 PMGujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers BengaluruNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
43May 01Fri7:30 PMRajasthan Royals vs Delhi CapitalsSawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
44May 02Sat7:30 PMChennai Super Kings vs Mumbai IndiansM. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
45May 03Sun3:30 PMSunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight RidersRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
46May 03Sun7:30 PMGujarat Titans vs Punjab KingsNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
47May 04Mon7:30 PMMumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super GiantsWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
48May 05Tue7:30 PMDelhi Capitals vs Chennai Super KingsArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
49May 06Wed7:30 PMSunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab KingsRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
50May 07Thu7:30 PMLucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers BengaluruBRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
51May 08Fri7:30 PMDelhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight RidersArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
52May 09Sat7:30 PMRajasthan Royals vs Gujarat TitansSawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
53May 10Sun3:30 PMChennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super GiantsM. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
54May 10Sun7:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai IndiansShaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
55May 11Mon7:30 PMPunjab Kings vs Delhi CapitalsHPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
56May 12Tue7:30 PMGujarat Titans vs Sunrisers HyderabadNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
57May 13Wed7:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight RidersShaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
58May 14Thu7:30 PMPunjab Kings vs Mumbai IndiansHPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
59May 15Fri7:30 PMLucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super KingsBRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
60May 16Sat7:30 PMKolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat TitansEden Gardens, Kolkata
61May 17Sun3:30 PMPunjab Kings vs Royal Challengers BengaluruHPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
62May 17Sun7:30 PMDelhi Capitals vs Rajasthan RoyalsArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
63May 18Mon7:30 PMChennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers HyderabadM. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
64May 19Tue7:30 PMRajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super GiantsSawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
65May 20Wed7:30 PMKolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai IndiansEden Gardens, Kolkata
66May 21Thu7:30 PMChennai Super Kings vs Gujarat TitansM. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
67May 22Fri7:30 PMSunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers BengaluruRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
68May 23Sat7:30 PMLucknow Super Giants vs Punjab KingsBRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
69May 24Sun3:30 PMMumbai Indians vs Rajasthan RoyalsWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
70May 24Sun7:30 PMKolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi CapitalsEden Gardens, Kolkata

Playoff Schedule & Grand Final

Following the conclusion of the league stage on May 24, the top four teams will compete in a knockout format to decide the champion. The playoffs revert to the familiar Qualifier-Eliminator structure.

StageDateDayTime (IST)Matchup DescriptionVenue
Qualifier 1May 26Tue7:30 PM1st Place vs 2nd Place (Winner advances to Final)M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
EliminatorMay 27Wed7:30 PM3rd Place vs 4th Place (Winner advances to Q2)Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Qualifier 2May 28Thu7:30 PMLoser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator (Winner advances to Final)M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Grand FinalMay 31Sun7:30 PMWinner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Note: Playoff venues are subject to confirmation based on team qualifications and logistical readiness, but the above locations represent the primary hosts announced for the postseason.


IPL 2026 Schedule by Team

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

RCB host the season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Bengaluru on 28th March, followed by a home clash vs Chennai Super Kings on 5th April and an away trip to Guwahati to face Rajasthan Royals on 10th April. They then travel to Mumbai on 12th April to face Mumbai Indians. As defending champions, RCB’s performances will be closely watched throughout the tournament.

Mumbai Indians (MI)

The five-time champions begin their campaign on the road — facing Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai on 29th March, then Delhi Capitals away on 4th April. They face Rajasthan Royals (away) on 7th April before hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 12th April. A strong start will be crucial for Mumbai Indians, who always attract massive fan following and expectation.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

CSK begin IPL 2026 as the away side in Guwahati against Rajasthan Royals on 30th March. They then host Punjab Kings on 3rd April in their first home game at Chennai. Away tests follow against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (5th April) and at Chennai vs Delhi Capitals (11th April). The MS Dhoni-era legacy continues to inspire CSK fans nationwide.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

The two-time champions and recent dominant force in IPL start away against Mumbai Indians on 29th March, host Sunrisers Hyderabad in Kolkata on 2nd April, and then host Punjab Kings on 6th April. Their fourth fixture sees them host Lucknow Super Giants on 9th April at Eden Gardens.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

SRH begin on the road at Bengaluru against RCB on 28th March, before playing away at Kolkata on 2nd April. Their home game at Hyderabad comes on 5th April vs Lucknow Super Giants, and they then travel to New Chandigarh to face Punjab Kings on 11th April. SRH’s explosive batting unit makes every fixture unmissable.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Rajasthan Royals host Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on 30th March, face Gujarat Titans away on 4th April, then host Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on 7th April. Their fourth scheduled match sees them host RCB in Guwahati on 10th April. Guwahati serves as their temporary home venue for this phase of the season.

Gujarat Titans (GT)

GT begin as the away side against Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh on 31st March, then host Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad on 4th April. They face Delhi Capitals away on 8th April before travelling to Lucknow for a clash vs Lucknow Super Giants on 12th April. Gujarat Titans bring a competitive and well-balanced squad to every fixture.

Delhi Capitals (DC)

DC travel to Lucknow to face Lucknow Super Giants on 1st April, before hosting Mumbai Indians at Delhi on 4th April. They then host Gujarat Titans on 8th April and travel away for a clash vs Chennai Super Kings on 11th April. Delhi’s home fortress at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is known as a high-scoring venue.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

LSG host Delhi Capitals on 1st April in their opener, then face Sunrisers Hyderabad away on 5th April. They travel to Kolkata on 9th April to face KKR before hosting Gujarat Titans at their home ground in Lucknow on 12th April. LSG continue to build a formidable squad under their management structure.

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Punjab Kings host Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh on 31st March, then travel to Chennai to face CSK on 3rd April. They play away at Kolkata vs KKR on 6th April before welcoming Sunrisers Hyderabad to New Chandigarh on 11th April. Punjab Kings have assembled a powerful batting lineup for IPL 2026 and will aim for their maiden title.

IPL 2026 Venue Guide

Venue CityStadium
BengaluruM. Chinnaswamy Stadium
MumbaiWankhede Stadium
GuwahatiBarsapara Cricket Stadium
New ChandigarhNew Chandigarh Stadium
LucknowBRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium
KolkataEden Gardens
ChennaiMA Chidambaram Stadium
DelhiArun Jaitley Stadium
AhmedabadNarendra Modi Stadium
HyderabadRajiv Gandhi Int. Cricket Stadium

IPL 2026 – Where to Watch Live

IPL 2026 Live on TV:

Star Sports Network (India) — The official broadcast partner for IPL 2026 in India is Star Sports. Fans can watch all IPL 2026 matches live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, and other regional language channels across the Star Sports portfolio.

IPL 2026 Live Streaming:

JioHotstar — The official digital streaming partner for IPL 2026. Fans can stream every match live in HD on the JioHotstar app and website. JioHotstar provides multi-language commentary options, live scores, ball-by-ball updates, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content for IPL 2026.

International Broadcasting:

IPL 2026 will be broadcast in over 100 countries worldwide through BCCI’s international broadcast partners. Fans outside India can check their respective regional sports channels for the official IPL 2026 broadcast schedule.

The TATA IPL 2026 will be broadcast live across the globe, ensuring fans in every corner of the world can catch every ball.

International Broadcast Partners

RegionTV BroadcasterStreaming Platform
United StatesWillow TVWillow TV / Sling TV
United Kingdom & IrelandSky SportsSky Go / Now TV
AustraliaFox Cricket (Foxtel)Kayo Sports
South AfricaSuperSportDStv Stream
New ZealandSky SportSky Sport Now
Middle East & North AfricaOSN SportsOSN+
Southeast AsiaAstro / YuppTVAstro Go / YuppTV
Europe (Rest of)YuppTVYuppTV
CaribbeanFlow SportsFlow Sports App

All 10 TATA IPL 2026 Teams

TeamShort NameHome VenueCity
Royal Challengers BengaluruRCBM. Chinnaswamy StadiumBengaluru
Mumbai IndiansMIWankhede StadiumMumbai
Chennai Super KingsCSKMA Chidambaram StadiumChennai
Kolkata Knight RidersKKREden GardensKolkata
Sunrisers HyderabadSRHRajiv Gandhi Int. Cricket StadiumHyderabad
Rajasthan RoyalsRRSawai Mansingh Stadium (Barsapara for IPL 2026 Phase 1)Jaipur/Guwahati
Gujarat TitansGTNarendra Modi StadiumAhmedabad
Delhi CapitalsDCArun Jaitley StadiumDelhi
Lucknow Super GiantsLSGBRSABV Ekana Cricket StadiumLucknow
Punjab KingsPBKSNew Chandigarh StadiumNew Chandigarh

IPL 2026 Predictions & Fantasy Tips on Cricketwebs

At Cricketwebs.com, we are committed to being your ultimate companion throughout the TATA IPL 2026 season. Our expert team of cricket analysts publishes comprehensive daily IPL match prediction articles for every single IPL 2026 fixture, covering all aspects that matter most to cricket fans and fantasy players.

Every match day at Cricketwebs, you will find detailed pre-match analysis including head-to-head records, current form guides, probable playing XI predictions, captain and vice-captain recommendations for fantasy cricket, players to pick and avoid, pitch reports from all 10 IPL venues, and local weather forecasts to factor in toss predictions and match conditions. We also provide toss predictions, score predictions, winning probability percentages, and comprehensive post-match reports once each fixture concludes.

Our IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket section gives you daily Fantasy Team XI suggestions optimized for Dream11, My11Circle, and other major fantasy platforms. We identify the highest-ceiling differential picks, captaincy options, and budget players that maximize your fantasy points across all match situations. Whether you are playing small leagues or grand leagues, Cricketwebs gives you the best possible edge.

Additionally, our IPL 2026 Points Table tracker is updated after every match, giving you a real-time standings overview as the tournament progresses. Our IPL 2026 Top Run Scorer and Top Wicket Taker trackers keep you updated on the Orange Cap and Purple Cap races throughout the season. For everything IPL 2026, trust Cricketwebs — your number one source for cricket predictions, analysis, and fantasy tips.

IPL 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When does the TATA IPL 2026 start?

The TATA IPL 2026 season begins on Saturday, 28th March 2026, with the opening match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.

Q2. Who is the title sponsor of IPL 2026?

TATA Group continues as the title sponsor of IPL 2026, making it the TATA Indian Premier League 2026 (TATA IPL 2026). Premier partners include AngelOne, RuPay, and Google. The official broadcaster is Star Sports and the digital streaming partner is JioHotstar.

Q3. How many teams are playing in IPL 2026?

Ten franchises are competing in the TATA IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Punjab Kings.

Q4. What time do IPL 2026 matches start?

IPL 2026 matches are played at two timings. Evening prime-time matches begin at 7:30 PM IST. On double-header days, the afternoon match starts at 3:30 PM IST, followed by the evening match at 7:30 PM IST.

Q5. Where can I watch IPL 2026 live on TV?

In India, IPL 2026 will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network across multiple channels including Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, and various regional language feeds. For live online streaming, JioHotstar is the official digital streaming partner for IPL 2026.

Q6. Which venues are hosting IPL 2026 matches?

IPL 2026 matches are being hosted across 10 cities: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad. Each franchise plays home matches at their designated venue(s) throughout the tournament.

Q7. What is the first match of IPL 2026?

The first match of IPL 2026 is Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, scheduled for Saturday, 28th March 2026, at 7:30 PM IST at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB, as defending champions, will look to set the tone for their title defence in front of their home crowd.

Q8. Where can I find IPL 2026 match predictions?

Cricketwebs.com is your go-to destination for daily IPL 2026 match predictions. We publish comprehensive pre-match analysis, fantasy team suggestions, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch reports, weather forecasts, toss predictions, and winning probability for every IPL 2026 match. Visit Cricketwebs daily for the best IPL 2026 prediction tips.

Q9. Are there double-header days in IPL 2026?

Yes, IPL 2026 features double-header days, primarily on weekends. From the first 20 matches, double-headers are confirmed on 4th April, 5th April, 11th April, and 12th April 2026. On these days, the first match starts at 3:30 PM IST and the second match begins at 7:30 PM IST.

Q10. Can the IPL 2026 schedule change?

Yes. As stated by the BCCI, the IPL 2026 schedule is subject to change for any reason at the sole discretion of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Fans should check official BCCI communications, iplt20.com, and Cricketwebs.com for the latest schedule updates throughout the season.

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