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The 19th edition of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will commence on March 28, 2026, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the tournament opener at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru at 7:30 PM IST.
The league stage of Tata IPL 2026 will run from March 28 to May 24, 2026, featuring a total of 70 matches.
The BCCI has released the complete league-stage fixture list, while the playoff schedule and final venue will be announced in due course.
The entire 74-match tournament (including playoffs and final) is expected to conclude by the end of May.
First Phase Fixtures (Matches 1–20)
The BCCI has detailed the opening phase of 20 matches, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026, across 10 venues. All times are in IST.
Double-headers on April 4, April 5 and April 11–12 will feature afternoon (3:30 PM) and evening (7:30 PM) slots.
| Match | Date | Teams | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 28 (Sat) | RCB vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| 2 | March 29 (Sun) | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM | Mumbai (Wankhede) |
| 3 | March 30 (Mon) | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM | Guwahati |
| 4 | March 31 (Tue) | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | New Chandigarh |
| 5 | April 1 (Wed) | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Lucknow |
| 6 | April 2 (Thu) | Kolkata Knight Riders vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Kolkata |
| 7 | April 3 (Fri) | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM | Chennai |
| 8 | April 4 (Sat) | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 3:30 PM | Delhi |
| 9 | April 4 (Sat) | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad |
| 10 | April 5 (Sun) | SRH vs Lucknow Super Giants | 3:30 PM | Hyderabad |
| 11 | April 5 (Sun) | RCB vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| 12 | April 6 (Mon) | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM | Kolkata |
| 13 | April 7 (Tue) | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Guwahati |
| 14 | April 8 (Wed) | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | Delhi |
| 15 | April 9 (Thu) | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM | Kolkata |
| 16 | April 10 (Fri) | Rajasthan Royals vs RCB | 7:30 PM | Guwahati |
| 17 | April 11 (Sat) | Punjab Kings vs SRH | 3:30 PM | New Chandigarh |
| 18 | April 11 (Sat) | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Chennai |
| 19 | April 12 (Sun) | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | 3:30 PM | Lucknow |
| 20 | April 12 (Sun) | Mumbai Indians vs RCB | 7:30 PM | Mumbai (Wankhede) |
Key RCB vs Mumbai Indians Matches
The high-profile rivalry between RCB and Mumbai Indians will see two league-stage encounters:
- April 12 (Sunday): Mumbai Indians vs RCB – 7:30 PM, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- May 10 (Sunday): RCB vs MI – 7:30 PM, Raipur
Full Schedule Availability
The complete 70-match league-stage fixture list (covering all teams and venues across India until May 24) is officially available on the BCCI’s IPL website.
Fans can download the full PDF schedule or view the interactive fixtures directly at iplt20.com/matches/fixtures.
Note: All dates, times, and venues are subject to change at the sole discretion of the BCCI due to any unforeseen circumstances, including weather or other logistical requirements.
This detailed schedule sets the stage for what promises to be an electrifying Tata IPL 2026 season, with every team guaranteed two matches against each opponent in the league phase.
Stay tuned to iplt20.com for live updates, ticket information, and further announcements regarding the playoffs and final.
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