IPL 2026 Schedule: Match Dates, Teams, Stadiums, Venues, and Ticket Bookings
2026 has been a great year for cricket fans, with India winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and now the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is here. It is now the world’s most valuable cricket league, reflecting its popularity among fans. The BCCI has announced the complete schedule of the IPL, and the first match will be between RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) and SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad) in Bengaluru on 28th March. According to the schedule, the 19th season of the IPL will have 84 matches and will continue till 31st May, with the final also being played in Bengaluru.
That said, let’s check the full schedule for IPL 2026, so you can mark your calendar for when your favorite team plays.
TATA IPL 2026 Schedule
| Match Number | Date | Day | Teams | Time | Venue |
| 1 | March 28 | Saturday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 2 | March 29 | Sunday | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 3 | March 30 | Monday | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM | ACA Stadium, Guwahati |
| 4 | March 31 | Tuesday | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | PCA International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| 5 | April 1 | Wednesday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 6 | April 2 | Thurusday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 7 | April 3 | Friday | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 8 | April 4 | Saturday | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 3:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 9 | April 4 | Saturday | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 10 | April 5 | Sunday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | 3:30 PM | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 11 | April 5 | Sunday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 12 | April 6 | Monday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 13 | April 7 | Tuesday | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | ACA Stadium, Guwahati |
| 14 | April 8 | Wednesday | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 15 | April 9 | Thursday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 16 | April 10 | Friday | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | ACA Stadium, Guwahati |
| 17 | April 11 | Saturday | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3:30 PM | PCA International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| 18 | April 11 | Saturday | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 19 | April 12 | Sunday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | 3:30 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 20 | April 12 | Sunday | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
* Please note that this schedule may be subject to change for any reason, as may be required in the sole discretion of BCCI
IPL 2026 Ticket Pricing
IPL ticket prices vary based on the team hosting the match. You can purchase match tickets from several platforms, with District and BookMyShow being the most popular options. Tickets can also be bought directly from the franchise’s website. Generally, ticket prices range from Rs 1,000 to Rs 25,000. When buying an IPL match ticket, check out our exclusive District coupon codes and BookMyShow discount codes for additional discounts. Use these codes on the platform’s checkout page to avail of the deals.
Complete IPL Team List and its Captains for 2026
There are 10 teams in the Indian Premier League 2026. Out of these, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have won the IPL trophy 5 times, followed by Kolkata Knight Riders with 3 trophies. Check out the complete IPL winners list (2008 to 2025) to know the year-wise winners’ names.
Here is the complete list of the IPL teams and their captains:
| IPL 2025 Team List | Team Captain |
| Chennai Super Kings | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Delhi Capitals | Axar Patel |
| Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Rishabh Pant |
| Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya |
| Punjab Kings | Shreyas Iyer |
| Rajasthan Royals | Riyan Parag |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rajat Patidar |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Ishan Kishan |
List of all New Players IPL 2026
Here’s a comprehensive list of all the promising newcomers ready to showcase their skills and add a new dimension to the IPL in 2026.
| Name | Team | Country of Origin |
| Finn Allen | Kolkata Knight Riders | New Zealand |
| Pathum Nissanka | Delhi Capitals | Sri Lanka |
| Jacob Duffy | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | New Zealand |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Kolkata Knight Riders | Zimbabwe |
| Ben Duckett | Delhi Capitals | England |
| Allah Ghazanfar | Mumbai Indians | Afghanistan |
| Jordan Cox | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | England |
| Cooper Connolly | Punjab Kings | Australia |
| Zak Foulkes | Chennai Super Kings | New Zealand |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Punjab Kings | Australia |
IPL 2026 Team Owners
Below is a detailed rundown of IPL 2026 team owners, providing insight into their diverse business ventures:
| Team | IPL Team Owner Name | Owner’s Business |
| Chennai Super Kings | N Srinivasan | Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited & India Cements |
| Delhi Capitals | Parth Jindal | GMR Group and JSW Sports |
| Punjab Kings | Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia, Mohit Burman, and Karan Paul | K.P.H. Dream Cricket Pvt. Ltd |
| Mumbai Indians | Mukesh Ambani | Reliance Industries |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla & Jay Mehta | Red Chillies Entertainment & Mehta Group |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kalanithi Maran | SUN Group Private Limited |
| Rajasthan Royals | Manoj Badale | Blenheim Chalcot |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | (Beverage Company) | United Spirits Ltd |
| Gujarat Titans | (Private Equity) | CVC Capital Partners |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Dr Sanjiv Goenka | RPSG Group |
Conclusion
As the excitement for IPL 2026 builds, the detailed schedule reveals what is set to be an action-packed season of thrilling cricket. With a lineup of top teams ready to compete at iconic venues, fans have a lot to look forward to. Moreover, the ticket booking process for IPL T20 is streamlined, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience the live action. Get ready to witness cricket at its best in this 18th season. We hope you find this article helpful as you prepare to immerse yourself in the exciting matches of IPL 2026.
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