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Rajasthan Royals will host the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings on March 30.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League 2026, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening fixture of the 19th season at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28.
The governing council of the league has announced the schedule for 20 matches, which will be played from March 28 to April 12. Assembly elections are due in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal. Once the Election Commission of India announces the dates of the voting in four states, the Indian Cricket Board will not be able to come up with the next set of matches.
A total of 74 contests will be played in the upcoming season. Mumbai Indians will compete against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 29, while Rajasthan Royals will host the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings on March 30.
IPL 2026 Schedule
Saturday, March 28 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Bengaluru
Sunday, March 29 – Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Mumbai
Monday, March 30 – Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings – Guwahati
Tuesday, March 31 – Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans – Mullanpur
Wednesday, April 1 – Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals – Lucknow
Thursday, April 2 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Kolkata
Friday, April 3 – Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings – Chennai
Saturday, April 4 – Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians – Delhi
Saturday, April 4 – Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals – Ahmedabad
Sunday, April 5 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants – Hyderabad
Sunday, April 5 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings – Bengaluru
Monday, April 6 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Kolkata
Tuesday, April 7 – Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians – Guwahati
Wednesday, April 8 – Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans – Delhi
Thursday, April 9 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants – Kolkata
Friday, April 10 – Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Guwahati
Saturday, April 11 – Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Mullanpur
Saturday, April 11 – Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals – Chennai
Sunday, April 12 – Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans – Lucknow
Sunday, April 12 – Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Mumbai