The wait is finally over! IPL 2026 is set to get underway on March 28 in Bengaluru, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru launching their title defence against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Running through to May 31, the tournament promises two months of non-stop T20 action across ten franchises.
The BCCI has now released the full schedule in two phases, with both Phase 1 and Phase 2 fixtures confirmed. The final is set to return to Chinnaswamy Stadium, making it a full-circle moment for the defending champions and fans alike. Brace yourself, IPL 2026 is here, and it’s bigger than ever!
IPL 2026 Schedule – Phase 1 and Phase 2 Fixtures
All IPL teams will compete across Phase 1 and Phase 2 fixtures.
| Match | Date | Match | Venue | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 28 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 2 | Mar 29 | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 3 | Mar 30 | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 4 | Mar 31 | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 5 | Apr 1 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Lucknow | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 6 | Apr 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 7 | Apr 3 | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 8 | Apr 4 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Delhi | 3:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 9 | Apr 4 | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 10 | Apr 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 11 | Apr 5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 12 | Apr 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 13 | Apr 7 | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Guwahati | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 14 | Apr 8 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Delhi | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 15 | Apr 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 16 | Apr 10 | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Guwahati | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 17 | Apr 11 | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | New Chandigarh | 3:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 18 | Apr 11 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Chennai | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 19 | Apr 12 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Lucknow | 3:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 20 | Apr 12 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 21 | Apr 13 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 22 | Apr 14 | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 23 | Apr 15 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 24 | Apr 16 | Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 25 | Apr 17 | Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 26 | Apr 18 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru | 3:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 27 | Apr 18 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 28 | Apr 19 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata | 3:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 29 | Apr 19 | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 30 | Apr 20 | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 31 | Apr 21 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 32 | Apr 22 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 33 | Apr 23 | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 34 | Apr 24 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 35 | Apr 25 | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings | Delhi | 3:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 36 | Apr 25 | Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Jaipur | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 37 | Apr 26 | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 38 | Apr 26 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 39 | Apr 27 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 40 | Apr 28 | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 41 | Apr 29 | Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 42 | Apr 30 | Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 43 | May 1 | Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals | Jaipur | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 44 | May 2 | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Chennai | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 45 | May 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 46 | May 3 | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 47 | May 4 | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 48 | May 5 | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | Delhi | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 49 | May 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 50 | May 7 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 51 | May 8 | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 52 | May 9 | Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans | Jaipur | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 53 | May 10 | Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | Chennai | 3:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 54 | May 10 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | Raipur | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 55 | May 11 | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Dharamshala | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 56 | May 12 | Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 57 | May 13 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Raipur | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 58 | May 14 | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Dharamshala | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 59 | May 15 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 60 | May 16 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | Kolkata | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 61 | May 17 | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Dharamshala | 3:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 62 | May 17 | Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals | Delhi | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 63 | May 18 | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 64 | May 19 | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants | Jaipur | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 65 | May 20 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians | Kolkata | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 66 | May 21 | Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans | Chennai | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 67 | May 22 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 68 | May 23 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 69 | May 24 | Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai | 3:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 70 | May 24 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals | Kolkata | 7:30 PM | Upcoming |
Points System
- Win → 2 points awarded to the winning team
- Loss → 0 points awarded to the losing team
- Tie / No Result → 1 point each to both teams
- Net Run Rate (NRR) is used as the first tiebreaker when two or more teams are level on points
- Each team plays 14 league matches across the group stage
- The top 4 teams on the points table at the end of the league stage qualify for the playoffs
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Playoffs Format
- Qualifier 1 → 1st place vs 2nd place: the winner goes directly to the Final
- Eliminator → 3rd place vs 4th place: the loser is eliminated from the tournament
- Qualifier 2 → The loser of Qualifier 1 faces the winner of the Eliminator; the winner advances to the Final
- The Final → The two Qualifier winners face off for the IPL 2026 trophy on 31 May
- This format gives the top two teams two chances to reach the final, while 3rd and 4th place teams get only one shot
- All playoff matches are played at neutral or pre-designated venues announced by the BCCI
