The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially released the full schedule of IPL 2026, including both phases of the tournament. The season began in late March and will continue till May, featuring a packed calendar of league matches followed by playoffs.
This year’s schedule was announced in parts due to logistical challenges, but now fans have access to the complete list of fixtures, venues, and match timings.
IPL 2026 Full Schedule Table
Below is the complete match-by-match schedule of IPL 2026, including dates, teams, venues, and timings.
| Match | Date | Day | Time | Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28-Mar-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru |
| 2 | 29-Mar-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai |
| 3 | 30-Mar-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Rajasthan Royals | Guwahati |
| 4 | 31-Mar-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Punjab Kings | New Chandigarh |
| 5 | 01-Apr-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow |
| 6 | 02-Apr-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata |
| 7 | 03-Apr-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai |
| 8 | 04-Apr-26 | Sat | 3:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Delhi |
| 9 | 04-Apr-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad |
| 10 | 05-Apr-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| 11 | 05-Apr-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru |
| 12 | 06-Apr-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata |
| 13 | 07-Apr-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Rajasthan Royals | Guwahati |
| 14 | 08-Apr-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Delhi Capitals | Delhi |
| 15 | 09-Apr-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata |
| 16 | 10-Apr-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rajasthan Royals | Guwahati |
| 17 | 11-Apr-26 | Sat | 3:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Punjab Kings | New Chandigarh |
| 18 | 11-Apr-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai |
| 19 | 12-Apr-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow |
| 20 | 12-Apr-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai |
| 21 | 13-Apr-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| 22 | 14-Apr-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai |
| 23 | 15-Apr-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru |
| 24 | 16-Apr-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai |
| 25 | 17-Apr-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad |
| 26 | 18-Apr-26 | Sat | 3:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru |
| 27 | 18-Apr-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| 28 | 19-Apr-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata |
| 29 | 19-Apr-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Punjab Kings | New Chandigarh |
| 30 | 20-Apr-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad |
| 31 | 21-Apr-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| 32 | 22-Apr-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow |
| 33 | 23-Apr-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai |
| 34 | 24-Apr-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru |
| 35 | 25-Apr-26 | Sat | 3:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Delhi Capitals | Delhi |
| 36 | 25-Apr-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajasthan Royals | Jaipur |
| 37 | 26-Apr-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad |
| 38 | 26-Apr-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow |
| 39 | 27-Apr-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi Capitals | Delhi |
| 40 | 28-Apr-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Punjab Kings | New Chandigarh |
| 41 | 29-Apr-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai |
| 42 | 30-Apr-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad |
| 43 | 01-May-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Rajasthan Royals | Jaipur |
| 44 | 02-May-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai |
| 45 | 03-May-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| 46 | 03-May-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad |
| 47 | 04-May-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai |
| 48 | 05-May-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Delhi Capitals | Delhi |
| 49 | 06-May-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| 50 | 07-May-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow |
| 51 | 08-May-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi Capitals | Delhi |
| 52 | 09-May-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | Jaipur |
| 53 | 10-May-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai |
| 54 | 10-May-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Raipur |
| 55 | 11-May-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Punjab Kings | Dharamshala |
| 56 | 12-May-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad |
| 57 | 13-May-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Raipur |
| 58 | 14-May-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Punjab Kings | Dharamshala |
| 59 | 15-May-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow |
| 60 | 16-May-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata |
| 61 | 17-May-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings | Dharamshala |
| 62 | 17-May-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Delhi Capitals | Delhi |
| 63 | 18-May-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai |
| 64 | 19-May-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Rajasthan Royals | Jaipur |
| 65 | 20-May-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata |
| 66 | 21-May-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai |
| 67 | 22-May-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| 68 | 23-May-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow |
| 69 | 24-May-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai |
| 70 | 24-May-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata |
Second Phase Key Details
The second phase of IPL 2026 starts from April 13 and runs until May 24, covering the remaining league matches. This phase plays a crucial role in deciding the top four teams that will qualify for the playoffs.
Multiple double-headers are scheduled during this period, making it an intense stretch for all franchises.
Matches Across Multiple Venues
IPL 2026 matches are being played across 12 venues in India. Teams will continue to enjoy home advantage while some franchises have been assigned additional venues due to scheduling requirements.
This wider venue distribution ensures better crowd engagement and smoother tournament execution.
Playoffs and Final Details
After the league stage concludes on May 24, the tournament will move into the playoff stage. The top four teams will compete in Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and Qualifier 2 before the final.
The IPL 2026 final is expected to take place in the last week of May, concluding another thrilling season of T20 cricket.
What Fans Should Know
With the full schedule now available, fans can plan their viewing and stadium visits in advance. The tournament promises high-voltage clashes, including key rivalries and crucial knockout-deciding matches in the later stages.