Get the complete IPL 2026 schedule with match dates, IST timings, venues, league stage, playoffs, and final details. The Indian Premier League 2026 will begin in March 2026 and conclude in May 2026 in India.

Get the complete TATA IPL 2026 schedule, match list, dates, venues, and timings (IST). The 19th season of the Indian Premier League will start on 28 March 2026 and is expected to conclude on 31 May 2026. Here you can find the official IPL 2026 match schedule, stadium list, teams, captains, and important tournament details.

Indian Premier League 2026

The IPL 2026 will be played in the T20 format from 28 March 2026 to 31 May 2026. The tournament will be hosted in India with matches scheduled across multiple stadiums.

IPL 2026 Schedule – Match List & Time Table

• Opening Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – 28 March 2026
• League Matches: 28 March – Mid May 2026
• Playoffs: Late May 2026
• Final Match: 31 May 2026

Note: The BCCI has currently released the Phase-1 schedule (first 20 matches) from 28 March to 12 April 2026. The remaining matches will be announced later.

IPL 2026 Venues

Matches will be played across several major stadiums in India:

• Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
• Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
• Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali

IPL 2026 Match Timings (IST)

For TATA IPL 2026the match timings follow the usual IPL schedule used in previous seasons:

Regular Match (Single Match Day)

Double-Header Match Days (usually Saturdays & Sundays)

• Afternoon Match: 3:30 PM IST
• Evening Match: 7:30 PM IST

IPL 2026 Teams List

Ten teams will participate in the IPL 2026 season.

IPL 2026 FAQ