Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026 Full Schedule: List of KKR fixtures with match dates, venues, and timings

Find the full schedule for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 season.

Updated on: Mar 26, 2026, 20:20:21 IST

Written by Kartikay Dutta

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Kolkata Knight Riders enter the IPL 2026 season looking to bounce back to their 2024 form, but it’s a season of big changes. No more Andre Russell for the Knights, which might denote the end of an era. But this is a squad mixed with experience and exciting youth, which sets them up for a season where they could cause big damage if they find their groove.

Varun Chakravarthy and RInku Singh headline KKR's roster in 2026. (ANI Photo)

With their fortress at the Eden Gardens, the team led by Ajinkya Rahane will know that strong home form will be essential to any sort of success this season. Although they start on the road, they have a hat-trick of matches on home turf to see out phase one of the season, and that might be enough to give them a winning start and set up the remainder of the season.

The first assignment for KKR will be a visit to the Wankhede Stadium for a match against old enemies Mumbai Indians. It is a funny match in terms of what it could entail – in the history of the IPL, KKR have played against Mumbai at the Wankhede on 11 occasions, and won on just 2 occasions.

Funnily enough, those two encounters – first in 2012 and then in 2024 – have been in seasons where Kolkata have gone on to win the tournament. Given MI’s horrible record in opening games – they haven’t won their first match since 2012 – this could be a beautiful omen for KKR fans.

Following that, it’s back home to Kolkata and the Eden Gardens for a three-game homestand in the space of a week. First for them will be a rematch of that 2024 final, two familiar opponents, as the super-powerful SRH team visit with a point to prove. Following that will be Punjab Kings, who had a couple of big encounters and whose match will be defined by the return of PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer to the team he captained to the trophy. Lastly in this first group of matches, Lucknow Super Giants visit KKR on 9th April.

KKR will end the season with three consecutive home matches, against GT, MI, and DC – a big finish to the season at Eden Gardens, where KKR will hope to use home advantage to pull off big results.

KKR’s schedule for IPL 2026

29/03 – Mumbai Indians vs KKR, Mumbai, 7:30 PM

02/04 – KKR vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata, 7:30 PM

06/04 – KKR vs Punjab Kings, Kolkata, 7:30 PM

09/04 – KKR vs Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata, 7:30 PM

13/04 – Rajasthan Royals vs KKR, Guwahati, 7:30 PM

17/04 – Gujarat Titans vs KKR, Ahmedabad, 7:30 PM

19/04 – KKR vs Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata, 3:30 PM

26/04 – KKR vs Lucknow Super Giants, Lucknow, 7:30 PM

03/05 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs KKR, Hyderabad, 3:30 PM

08/05 – Delhi Capitals vs KKR, Delhi, 7:30 PM

13/05 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs KKR, Raipur, 7:30 PM

16/05 – KKR vs Gujarat Titans, Kolkata, 7:30 PM

20/05 – KKR vs Mumbai Indians, Kolkata, 7:30 PM

24/05 – KKR vs Delhi Capitals, Kolkata, 7:30 PM

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kartikay Dutta
Kartikay Dutta is a sports writer with the Hindustan Times Sports Desk, having joined in August 2024 to further his professional journey and pursue his long-standing ambition of working in sports media. With a strong interest in cricket, tennis, and football, Kartikay focuses on exploring the deeper layers of sport beyond the immediate action on the field. His work centres on producing insightful long-form and analytical pieces that examine the stories behind performances, teams, and tournaments. He is particularly interested in narratives that intersect with culture, history, and politics, helping readers understand how modern sport evolves within a broader social context. Before joining Hindustan Times, Kartikay worked with leading digital newsrooms in India, where he developed a strong foundation in data-driven storytelling. He is skilled at using statistics, records, and historical trends to uncover patterns and perspectives that add depth to match coverage and sports features. His approach combines research with narrative clarity, allowing complex sporting developments to be presented in an engaging and accessible manner. Kartikay also has a growing passion for multimedia storytelling. He actively explores how photographs, videos, and graphics can enhance sports journalism by illustrating not only what happens during competition but also the preparation, strategy, and operational dynamics behind the scenes. Through this evolving skill set, he aims to contribute to a more immersive and modern form of sports storytelling that connects audiences more closely with the games they follow.Read More

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