The Indian Premier League 2026 season is set to deliver non-stop cricket action from 28 March 2026 to 31st May 2026.
This season promises thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and last-over finishes that keep fans glued to their screens. With 10 teams battling across 70 matches, expect pure entertainment almost every evening.
How many overs in IPL match? Each IPL match is played in the T20 format, where both teams get 20 overs each to bat.
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IPL 2026 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Start Date | 28 March 2026 |
| End Date | 31st May 2026 |
| Total Matches | 70+ |
| Match Timings | 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM IST |
| Teams | 10 |
IPL 2026 Teams
- Mumbai Indians
- Chennai Super Kings
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Delhi Capitals
- Punjab Kings
- Rajasthan Royals
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Gujarat Titans
- Lucknow Super Giants
IPL 2026 Full Match Schedule (All Matches )
All matches are listed as per official IPL 2026 schedule.
| Match No | Date | Day | Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28-Mar-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | SRH vs RCB | Hyderabad |
| 2 | 29-Mar-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | MI vs KKR | Mumbai |
| 3 | 30-Mar-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | RR vs CSK | ACA Stadium, Barsapara Guwahati |
| 4 | 31-Mar-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs GT | Chandigarh |
| 5 | 01-Apr-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | LSG vs DC | Lucknow |
| 6 | 02-Apr-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | KKR vs SRH | Kolkata |
| 7 | 03-Apr-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | CSK vs PBKS | MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai |
| 8 | 04-Apr-26 | Sat | 3:30 PM | DC vs MI | Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi |
| 9 | 04-Apr-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | GT vs RR | Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad |
| 10 | 05-Apr-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | SRH vs LSG | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad |
| 11 | 05-Apr-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | RCB vs CSK | M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru |
| 12 | 06-Apr-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | KKR vs PBKS | Eden Gardens Kolkata |
| 13 | 07-Apr-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | RR vs MI | ACA Stadium, Barsapara Guwahati |
| 14 | 08-Apr-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | DC vs GT | Delhi |
| 15 | 09-Apr-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata |
| 16 | 10-Apr-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | RR vs RCB | Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur |
| 17 | 11-Apr-26 | Sat | 3:30 PM | PBKS vs SRH | New International Cricket Stadium , New Chandigarh |
| 18 | 11-Apr-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | CSK vs DC | Chennai |
| 19 | 12-Apr-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | LSG vs GT | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow |
| 20 | 12-Apr-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | MI vs RCB | Wankhede Stadium Mumbai |
| 21 | 13-Apr-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | SRH vs RR | Hyderabad |
| 22 | 14-Apr-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | CSK vs KKR | Chennai |
| 23 | 15-Apr-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | RCB vs LSG | Bengaluru |
| 24 | 16-Apr-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | MI vs PBKS | Mumbai |
| 25 | 17-Apr-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | GT vs KKR | Ahmedabad |
| 26 | 18-Apr-26 | Sat | 3:30 PM | RCB vs DC | Bengaluru |
| 27 | 18-Apr-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | SRH vs CSK | Hyderabad |
| 28 | 19-Apr-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | KKR vs RR | Kolkata |
| 29 | 19-Apr-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs LSG | Chandigarh |
| 30 | 20-Apr-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | GT vs MI | Ahmedabad |
| 31 | 21-Apr-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | SRH vs DC | Hyderabad |
| 32 | 22-Apr-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | LSG vs RR | Lucknow |
| 33 | 23-Apr-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | MI vs CSK | Mumbai |
| 34 | 24-Apr-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | RCB vs GT | Bengaluru |
| 35 | 25-Apr-26 | Sat | 3:30 PM | DC vs PBKS | Delhi |
| 36 | 25-Apr-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | RR vs SRH | SMS Jaipur |
| 37 | 26-Apr-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | GT vs CSK | Ahmedabad |
| 38 | 26-Apr-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | LSG vs KKR | Lucknow |
| 39 | 27-Apr-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | DC vs RCB | Delhi |
| 40 | 28-Apr-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs RR | Chandigarh |
| 41 | 29-Apr-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | MI vs SRH | Mumbai |
| 42 | 30-Apr-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | GT vs RCB | Ahmedabad |
| 43 | 01-May-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | RR vs DC | Jaipur |
| 44 | 02-May-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | CSK vs MI | Chennai |
| 45 | 03-May-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | SRH vs KKR | Hyderabad |
| 46 | 03-May-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | GT vs PBKS | Ahmedabad |
| 47 | 04-May-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | MI vs LSG | Mumbai |
| 48 | 05-May-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | DC vs CSK | Delhi |
| 49 | 06-May-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | SRH vs PBKS | Hyderabad |
| 50 | 07-May-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | LSG vs RCB | Lucknow |
| 51 | 08-May-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | DC vs KKR | Delhi |
| 52 | 09-May-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | RR vs GT | Jaipur |
| 53 | 10-May-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | CSK vs LSG | Chennai |
| 54 | 10-May-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | RCB vs MI | Bengaluru |
| 55 | 11-May-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs DC | Chandigarh |
| 56 | 12-May-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | GT vs SRH | Ahmedabad |
| 57 | 13-May-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | RCB vs KKR | Bengaluru |
| 58 | 14-May-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs MI | Chandigarh |
| 59 | 15-May-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | LSG vs CSK | Lucknow |
| 60 | 16-May-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | KKR vs GT | Kolkata |
| 61 | 17-May-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | PBKS vs RCB | Chandigarh |
| 62 | 17-May-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | DC vs RR | Delhi |
| 63 | 18-May-26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | CSK vs SRH | Chennai |
| 64 | 19-May-26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | RR vs LSG | Jaipur |
| 65 | 20-May-26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | KKR vs MI | Kolkata |
| 66 | 21-May-26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | CSK vs GT | Chennai |
| 67 | 22-May-26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | SRH vs RCB | Hyderabad |
| 68 | 23-May-26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | LSG vs PBKS | Lucknow |
| 69 | 24-May-26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | MI vs RR | Mumbai |
| 70 | 24-May-26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | KKR vs DC | Kolkata |
Key Highlights of IPL 2026
- Weekend double headers = full entertainment
- High-voltage rivalries:
- MI vs CSK
- RCB vs KKR
- SRH vs CSK
- Matches across top cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai
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FAQs
When does IPL 2026 start?
It starts on 28 March 2026.
What are IPL 2026 match timings?
- Afternoon: 3:30 PM IST
- Evening: 7:30 PM IST
How many matches are there in IPL 2026?
A total of 70 league matches.
Where to check IPL schedule updates?
You can check official updates on IPL platforms as schedules may change.
Final Words
IPL 2026 is not just a cricket tournament—it’s a daily festival for cricket lovers. With all matches packed into two months, expect thrilling finishes, last-over drama, and unforgettable performances.
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