The wait is finally over! TATA IPL 2026 — the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League — is officially here. With the season beginning on March 28, 2026, and running all the way through the grand final on May 31, 2026, cricket fans across India are gearing up for 84 action-packed T20 matches. Whether you want to know the full IPL 2026 schedule, match timings, venues, or team fixtures, this is your one-stop guide.
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Road to the Final: How India and New Zealand Got Here
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| March 28 | RCB vs Punjab Kings | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| March 29 | KKR vs Lucknow Super Giants | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| March 29 | Mumbai Indians vs TBC (Likely GT or CSK) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| March 30 | Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7:30 PM |
Quick Fact: IPL 2026 is the first-ever edition with 84 matches—expanded from 74 in IPL 2025 by the IPL Governing Council.
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What is TATA IPL 2026?
The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), officially branded as TATA IPL 2026, is the 19th season of the world’s most-watched T20 cricket league, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It features 10 franchise teams competing in a double round-robin format across iconic stadiums in India.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are the defending champions, having claimed their maiden IPL title in 2025 by defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a historic final.
IPL 2026 Schedule: Full Match List (All 84 Fixtures)
The IPL 2026 time table features 84 matches played across 78 days. Match timings are at 3:30 PM IST (afternoon slot) and 7:30 PM IST (evening slot).
Note: The BCCI is releasing the full fixture list in two phases due to pending assembly election dates in West Bengal, Assam, and Tamil Nadu. This page will be updated as soon as the complete schedule is officially announced.
IPL 2026 Match Schedule — Phase 1 (March 28 – April)
| Match # | Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 28, 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 2 | March 29, 2026 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 3 | March 30, 2026 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| … | … | … | … | … | … |
Full fixture list to be updated upon official BCCI announcement.
IPL 2026 Playoff Schedule
| Match | Expected Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | May 26, 2026 | Bengaluru (TBC) |
| Eliminator | May 27, 2026 | Ahmedabad (TBC) |
| Qualifier 2 | May 29, 2026 | Raipur (TBC) |
| IPL Final | May 31, 2026 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
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IPL 2026 Venues: All Stadiums
The IPL 2026 match venues span some of India’s most iconic cricket stadiums. A total of 18 venues were proposed, with confirmed home grounds for each franchise:
| Team | Home Venue | City |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (5 matches) + Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium (2 matches) | Bengaluru / Raipur |
| Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai |
| Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens | Kolkata |
| Delhi Capitals | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi |
| Rajasthan Royals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium (4 matches) + Barsapara Stadium (3 matches) | Jaipur / Guwahati |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | Hyderabad |
| Punjab Kings | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium | New Chandigarh |
| Gujarat Titans | Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow |
The IPL 2026 match venues span some of India’s most iconic cricket stadiums. A total of 18 venues were proposed, with confirmed home grounds for each franchise:
Additional venues include HPCA Stadium (Dharamshala) and ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam) for select fixtures.
IPL 2026 Teams, Captains & Squads
All 10 franchises return for the IPL 2026 season. Here’s a complete look at every team and their captain:
| Team | Captain | Key Players |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rajat Patidar | Virat Kohli, Phil Salt |
| Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya | Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah |
| Chennai Super Kings | Ruturaj Gaikwad | MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Ajinkya Rahane | Rinku Singh, Cameron Green (₹25.20 Cr) |
| Delhi Capitals | Axar Patel | KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav |
| Rajasthan Royals | Riyan Parag | Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins | Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head |
| Punjab Kings | Shreyas Iyer | Arshdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell |
| Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill | Mohammed Shami, David Miller |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Rishabh Pant | Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi |
Big Trade Alert: CSK acquired Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran — one of the biggest trades in IPL history!
IPL 2026 Tournament Format
The IPL 2026 playing format follows a modified double round-robin system:
- 10 teams split into 2 groups of 5:
- Group A: KKR, RCB, RR, CSK
- Group B: SRH, DC, GT, MI, LSG, PBKS
- Each team plays 14 league matches (7 home + 7 away)
- Total League Matches: 70 matches
- Total Matches including Playoffs: 84 matches
Playoff System:
- Qualifier 1: 1st vs 2nd — winner goes directly to the Final
- Eliminator: 3rd vs 4th — loser is eliminated
- Qualifier 2: Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator
- Final: May 31, 2026 at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
How to Watch IPL 2026 Live
Wondering where to catch all 84 IPL 2026 matches? Here are your options:
| Platform | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Star Sports | TV Broadcast | Star Sports 1, 2, 3 — official satellite broadcaster |
| JioHotstar | Live Streaming | 4K streaming, multi-cam, regional commentary |
| Star Sports Hindi | Hindi Coverage | Full Hindi commentary on all matches |
Match timings: 3:30 PM IST (afternoon) | 7:30 PM IST (evening)
IPL 2026 Ticket Prices
| Category | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Budget Seats | ₹450 – ₹850 |
| Mid-Range | ₹900 – ₹3,000 |
| Premium | ₹4,000 – ₹18,000 |
| VIP / Box | ₹19,000+ |
Note: IPL 2026 tickets attract a 40% GST rate following the 2025 GST restructure, placing IPL in India’s highest tax bracket.
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IPL 2026 FAQs
IPL 2026 officially starts on March 28, 2026, with the opening match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
IPL 2026 features 84 total matches — the most in IPL history — including 70 league stage games and 4 playoff matches.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are the defending champions, having won their maiden IPL title in 2025.
The IPL 2026 Final is scheduled for May 31, 2026 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
IPL 2026 is broadcast on Star Sports (TV) and streamed live on JioHotstar in 4K.
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