The first phase schedule for IPL 2026 has been announced, with the tournament starting on March 28 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The Indian Premier League(IPL) 2026 schedule has been announced; the tournament will begin on March 28 in Bengaluru. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The opening match starts at 3:30 PM and is expected to attract a huge crowd.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India plans to release the schedule in phases. Officials delayed the announcement due to assembly elections in 4 states. These states include Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
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The first phase covers the opening 20 days of the tournament. Mumbai Indians will play Kolkata Knight Riders on March 29 at 7:30 PM in Mumbai. Rajasthan Royals meet Chennai Super Kings on March 30 in Guwahati. Punjab Kings will face the Gujarat Titans on March 31 in Mullanpur.
Find the full schedule here:
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| March 28 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| March 29 | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM |
| March 30 | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM |
| March 31 | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM |
| April 1 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
| April 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| April 3 | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM |
| April 4 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 3:30 PM |
| April 4 | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM |
| April 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | 3:30 PM |
| April 5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM |
| April 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM |
| April 7 | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM |
| April 8 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM |
| April 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM |
| April 10 | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| April 11 | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| April 11 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
| April 12 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | 3:30 PM |
| April 12 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
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