IPL 2026 Schedule
All 20 Phase 1 matches — dates, times (IST), venues & live countdown. Updated from official BCCI fixture list.
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Full Match Schedule — Phase 1
20 Matches · March 28 – April 12| # | Match | Date & Time | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCBvsSRH | March 287:30 PM IST | M. Chinnaswamy StadiumBengaluru | Upcoming |
| 2 | KKRvsDC | March 293:30 PM IST | Eden GardensKolkata | Upcoming |
| 3 | MIvsCSK | March 297:30 PM IST | Wankhede StadiumMumbai | Upcoming |
| 4 | PBKSvsRR | March 303:30 PM IST | Mullanpur StadiumChandigarh | Upcoming |
| 5 | CSKvsRR | March 307:30 PM IST | MA Chidambaram StadiumChennai | Upcoming |
| 6 | SRHvsLSG | March 317:30 PM IST | Rajiv Gandhi ISHyderabad | Upcoming |
| 7 | GTvsMI | April 17:30 PM IST | Narendra Modi StadiumAhmedabad | Upcoming |
| 8 | DCvsPBKS | April 27:30 PM IST | Arun Jaitley StadiumDelhi | Upcoming |
| 9 | RCBvsKKR | April 37:30 PM IST | M. Chinnaswamy StadiumBengaluru | Upcoming |
| 10 | LSGvsGT | April 47:30 PM IST | BRSABV EkanaLucknow | Upcoming |
| 11 | CSKvsPBKS | April 43:30 PM IST | MA Chidambaram StadiumChennai | Upcoming |
| 12 | RRvsSRH | April 53:30 PM IST | Sawai Mansingh StadiumJaipur | Upcoming |
| 13 | MIvsDC | April 57:30 PM IST | Wankhede StadiumMumbai | Upcoming |
| 14 | KKRvsLSG | April 67:30 PM IST | Eden GardensKolkata | Upcoming |
| 15 | GTvsRCB | April 77:30 PM IST | Narendra Modi StadiumAhmedabad | Upcoming |
| 16 | PBKSvsSRH | April 87:30 PM IST | Mullanpur StadiumChandigarh | Upcoming |
| 17 | RRvsMI | April 97:30 PM IST | Sawai Mansingh StadiumJaipur | Upcoming |
| 18 | DCvsCSK | April 107:30 PM IST | Arun Jaitley StadiumDelhi | Upcoming |
| 19 | KKRvsGT | April 117:30 PM IST | Eden GardensKolkata | Upcoming |
| 20 | LSGvsRCB | April 127:30 PM IST | BRSABV EkanaLucknow | Upcoming |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does IPL 2026 start?
IPL 2026 starts on Saturday, March 28, 2026 with the opening match RCB vs SRH at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru at 7:30 PM IST.
How many matches are in IPL 2026?
Phase 1 has 20 matches (March 28 – April 12). The full season including playoffs will have 74 matches across all 10 teams.
Where can I watch IPL 2026 live?
IPL 2026 is broadcast on Star Sports 1/2/3 on TV and streamed free on JioCinema in India.
What time do IPL 2026 matches start?
Evening matches start at 7:30 PM IST. Double-header afternoon games start at 3:30 PM IST.
Which stadium hosts the most IPL 2026 Phase 1 matches?
Eden Gardens (Kolkata) and MA Chidambaram (Chennai) each host multiple Phase 1 fixtures. Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is the largest IPL venue.
Schedule based on official BCCI/IPL fixtures. Check live updates on iplt20.com. Subject to change.
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