IPL 2026 Schedule Updates: RCB vs SRH to headline opener; BCCI announces schedule for first 16 days

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: Under the leadership of Riyan Parag, RR will play three home matches in Guwahati in the first phase.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: A new-look Lucknow Super Giants will take on DC, KKR, SRH and GT in the first phase of IPL 2026.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: Delhi Capitals will face Chennai Super Kings away from home at Chepauk.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: Sunrisers Hyderabad to travel to Bengaluru for season opener against defending champions RCB.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: Only match at home for Gujarat Titans in the first half as they will travel to Chandigarh, Delhi and Lucknow for the other three matches.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: Three-time IPL champions KKR will play three matches at home - Eden Gardens in the first phase of the season.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: Mumbai Indians to face KKR, DC, RR and RCB in their first phase of the season.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: Punjab Kings will kickstart their campaign against Gujarat Titans at home.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: Here is Chennai Super Kings' schedule in the first half of the season as they will play Rajasthan Royals in their first match.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: Here is a look at first four matches of defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they will be up against SRH in the opener.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: The BCCI clarified that fixtures planned in Bengaluru are awaiting final approval, with authorities set to review the venue’s readiness through an official inspection and full-scale rehearsal of match-day operations.

“The matches scheduled in Bengaluru are subject to clearance from the Expert Committee constituted by the Government of Karnataka. The committee will conduct a meeting and inspection of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 13, 2026, during which a full-scale mock demonstration of match-day arrangements will be carried out to assess the stadium’s preparedness for hosting IPL matches,” the BCCI stated in a press release.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: Here's the first-half schedule for IPL 2026:

March 28: RCB vs SRH (Chinnaswamy Stadium ) - 3:30 PM

March 29: MI vs KKR (Wankhede Stadium ) - 7:30 PM

March 30: Rajasthan Royals vs CSK (Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati) - 7:30 PM

March 31: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans (Mullanpur) - 7:30 PM

April 1: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals (Ekana) - 7:30 PM

April 2: KKR vs SRH (Eden Gardens, Kolkata) - 7:30 PM

April 3: CSK vs Punjab Kings (Chennai) - 7:30 PM

April 4: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians (Delhi) - 3:30 PM

April 4: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals (Ahmedabad) - 7:30 PM

April 5: SRH vs LSG (Hyderabad) - 3:30 PM

April 5: RCB vs CSK (Bengaluru) - 7:30 PM

April 6: KKR vs Punjab Kings (Kolkata) - 7:30 PM

April 7: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians (Guwahati) - 7:30 PM

April 8: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans (Delhi) - 7:30 PM

April 9: KKR vs LSG (Kolkata) - 7:30 PM

April 10: Rajasthan Royals vs RCB (Guwahati) - 7:30 PM IST

April 11: Punjab Kings vs SRH (Mullanpur) - 3:30 PM IST

April 11: CSK vs Delhi Capitals (Chennai) -7:30 PM IST

April 12: LSG vs Gujarat Titans (Lucknow) - 3:30 PM

April 12: Mumbai Indians vs RCB (Mumbai) -7:30 PM

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: RCB vs SRH confirmed as the season opener at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on March 28. It is going to be a run-fest at M Chinnaswamy Stadium with two batting heavyweights clashing.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: The tournament itinerary to be unveiled in two parts, with organisers factoring in the upcoming state assembly polls across Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala over the coming months. The staggered rollout is aimed at avoiding logistical overlaps and ensuring smooth conduct of matches across venues during the election period.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: Here's the first-half schedule for IPL 2026:

March 28: RCB vs SRH (Chinnaswamy Stadium ) - 3:30 PM

March 29: MI vs KKR (Wankhede Stadium ) - 7:30 PM

March 30: Rajasthan Royals vs CSK (Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati) - 7:30 PM

March 31: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans (Mullanpur) - 7:30 PM

April 1: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals (Ekana) - 7:30 PM

April 2: KKR vs SRH (Eden Gardens, Kolkata) - 7:30 PM

April 3: CSK vs Punjab Kings (Chennai) - 7:30 PM

April 4: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians (Delhi) - 3:30 PM

April 4: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals (Ahmedabad) - 7:30 PM

April 5: SRH vs LSG (Hyderabad) - 3:30 PM

April 5: RCB vs CSK (Bengaluru) - 7:30 PM

April 6: KKR vs Punjab Kings (Kolkata) - 7:30 PM

April 7: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians (Guwahati) - 7:30 PM

April 8: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans (Delhi) - 7:30 PM

April 9: KKR vs LSG (Kolkata) - 7:30 PM

April 10: Rajasthan Royals vs RCB (Guwahati) - 7:30 PM IST

April 11: Punjab Kings vs SRH (Mullanpur) - 3:30 PM IST

April 11: CSK vs Delhi Capitals (Chennai) -7:30 PM IST

April 12: LSG vs Gujarat Titans (Lucknow) - 3:30 PM

April 12: Mumbai Indians vs RCB (Mumbai) -7:30 PM

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: As per the tentative fixtures, Punjab Kings begin their IPL 2026 journey on March 31 with a home clash against Gujarat Titans. The match is slated to be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, giving Punjab an early chance to make a strong start in front of their home crowd.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: The tentative IPL 2026 schedule has Delhi Capitals kicking off their campaign on April 1. They begin their season with an away fixture against Lucknow Super Giants at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, a venue known for competitive surfaces.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: April 4 brings the tournament’s first double-header, serving fans a full day of IPL action. Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians in the afternoon clash, followed by an evening showdown between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, setting up a packed day of high-stakes cricket.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: Mumbai Indians will square off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium in a marquee clash, according to tentative schedule. The high-voltage encounter is slated for a prime-time slot and is expected to draw massive attention given the history and star power on both sides.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: As per the tentative fixtures, Mumbai Indians will take on Kolkata Knight Riders on March 29 in a prime-time showdown at the Wankhede Stadium. The clash brings together two power-packed sides and is set to be one of the early headline encounters of the season.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Chennai Super Kings on April 5 in a blockbuster evening clash in Bengaluru as per the tentative schedule. The marquee contest is expected to be one of the headline games of the early season as two title contenders square off.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: As per the tentative schedule, Chennai Super Kings will begin their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign on March 30 against Rajasthan Royals. The clash is set to take place in Guwahati, marking CSK’s first outing of the season as they look to start strong in their pursuit of another title run.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: The tentative schedule for the opening phase of the Indian Premier League 2026 season is out, hinting at a blockbuster start. The tournament is set to kick off on March 28 in Bengaluru, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru are slated to host Sunrisers Hyderabad in what promises to be an exciting season opener.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: According to Cricbuzz, Punjab Kings will begin their campaign at home in Mullanpur on March 31 with a clash against Gujarat Titans. The Punjab side enjoyed a memorable run last season, producing consistent performances to reach the final. However, their title hopes were dashed in the summit clash, where they finished runners-up after falling to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement Live Updates: KSCA chief Venkatesh Prasad confirmed that the M Chinnaswamy Stadium will host the opening ceremony, a playoff fixture, and the final of the season.

"It's a pleasure to announce that they (RCB) have agreed to play five games in Bengaluru. The opening game and the opening ceremony will be staged here, and the play-off will also be played in Bangalore. The biggest news is that the final of IPL will also be played in Bangalore," Prasad said.