{"id":622249,"date":"2026-06-12T15:28:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T09:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/?p=622249"},"modified":"2026-08-07T13:59:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T08:29:21","slug":"ipl-fixtures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/ipl-fixtures\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL Fixtures 2026: Complete Match Schedule, Timings, and Venues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Premier League (IPL) is a big event that brings together thousands of cricket lovers worldwide annually. The greatest teams and cricketers are assembled to play the greatest cricket. To make sure that you don&rsquo;t miss a thing, check out our <strong>IPL Fixtures for the 2026 Season<\/strong>!<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Time (IST)<\/th><th>Match<\/th><th>Fixture<\/th><th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Mar 28<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 1<\/td><td>RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad<\/td><td>Bengaluru<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mar 29<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 2<\/td><td>Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders<\/td><td>Mumbai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mar 30<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 3<\/td><td>Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings<\/td><td>Guwahati<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mar 31<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 4<\/td><td>Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans<\/td><td>New Chandigarh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 1<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 5<\/td><td>Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals<\/td><td>Lucknow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 2<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 6<\/td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad<\/td><td>Kolkata<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 3<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 7<\/td><td>Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings<\/td><td>Chennai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 4<\/td><td>3:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 8<\/td><td>Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians<\/td><td>Delhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 4<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 9<\/td><td>Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals<\/td><td>Ahmedabad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 5<\/td><td>3:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 10<\/td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants<\/td><td>Hyderabad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 5<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 11<\/td><td>RCB vs Chennai Super Kings<\/td><td>Bengaluru<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 6<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 12<\/td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings<\/td><td>Kolkata<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 7<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 13<\/td><td>Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians<\/td><td>Guwahati<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 8<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 14<\/td><td>Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans<\/td><td>Delhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 9<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 15<\/td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants<\/td><td>Kolkata<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 10<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 16<\/td><td>Rajasthan Royals vs RCB<\/td><td>Guwahati<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 11<\/td><td>3:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 17<\/td><td>Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad<\/td><td>New Chandigarh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 11<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 18<\/td><td>Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals<\/td><td>Chennai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 12<\/td><td>3:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 19<\/td><td>Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans<\/td><td>Lucknow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 12<\/td><td>7:30 PM<\/td><td>Match 20<\/td><td>Mumbai Indians vs RCB<\/td><td>Mumbai<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Source<\/strong> &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iplt20.com\/matches\/fixtures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk=\"{&quot;ctaType&quot;:&quot;Link&quot;,&quot;ctaSubType&quot;:&quot;main&quot;}\">Official IPL Site<\/a>, last updated 17\/03\/2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The IPL 2026 season is set to kick off with an exciting lineup of matches, featuring top teams competing across major venues in India. The currently available schedule covers the opening phase of the tournament, giving fans an early look at key clashes and match timings. As the league progresses, additional IPL fixtures for the remaining matches will be officially released. This table will be updated accordingly once the full schedule is confirmed, so stay tuned for the latest updates.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-17-at-4.56.06%E2%80%AFPM.png\" alt=\"IPL fixtures official site\" class=\"wp-image-622271\"><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To learn more about the IPL 2026<\/h3><p>Our cricket experts have put together related topics to allow you to keep in touch with the most important information of the IPL 2026:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/best-betting-sites\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk=\"{&quot;ctaType&quot;:&quot;Link&quot;,&quot;ctaSubType&quot;:&quot;main&quot;}\">Best Cricket Betting Sites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/best-ipl-betting-sites\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk=\"{&quot;ctaType&quot;:&quot;Link&quot;,&quot;ctaSubType&quot;:&quot;main&quot;}\">Best IPL Betting Sites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/ipl-fixtures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk=\"{&quot;ctaType&quot;:&quot;Link&quot;,&quot;ctaSubType&quot;:&quot;main&quot;}\">Indian Premier League Live<\/a> &ndash; Our Recommendation(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/ipl-betting-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk=\"{&quot;ctaType&quot;:&quot;Link&quot;,&quot;ctaSubType&quot;:&quot;main&quot;}\">IPL Best Betting Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IPL Fixtures for 2026 &ndash; Overview<\/h2><p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 promises another season of high-intensity T20 cricket, featuring top international and domestic players across 10 competitive teams. Known for its fast-paced action and strong rivalries, the IPL continues to be one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments globally.<\/p><p>The 2026 season is set to begin in <strong>late March 2026<\/strong>, with the opening phase of IPL fixtures already announced. Matches will be played across multiple iconic venues in India, giving fans the chance to experience world-class cricket throughout the country.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IPL 2026 Schedule Highlights<\/h2><p>The IPL 2026 will follow the familiar round-robin format, where each team plays multiple matches across home and away venues. The top-performing teams will advance to the playoff stage.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights of IPL 2026<\/h3><p>Here are the currently confirmed highlights for IPL 2026:<\/p><p><strong>League Stage Matches:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opening Match:<\/strong> Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (March 28, 2026, Bengaluru)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Phase for IPL Fixtures:<\/strong> Matches 1&ndash;20 officially announced (March 28 &ndash; April 12, 2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Double-Headers:<\/strong> Selected matchdays feature two games (afternoon and evening slots)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Playoff Schedule (TBA):<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Qualifier 1: <em>To be announced<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eliminator: <em>To be announced<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualifier 2: <em>To be announced<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final: <em>To be announced<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Important Details<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Matches:<\/strong> Expected ~74 (to be confirmed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of Teams:<\/strong> 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Season Duration:<\/strong> March 2026 &ndash; May 2026 (full schedule pending)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venues:<\/strong> Multiple stadiums across India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Knockout Format:<\/strong> Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and Final<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>NOTE: The IPL season isn&rsquo;t the only major fixture list to follow this summer &mdash; the <strong>World Cup fixtures 2026<\/strong> run from 11 June to 19 July, with many matches screening at IST-friendly evening times.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Venues and Locations<\/h2><p>The IPL 2026 matches are expected to be held across multiple major stadiums in India, including:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Stadium<\/th><th>City\/State<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Wankhede Stadium<\/td><td>Mumbai, Maharashtra<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eden Gardens<\/td><td>Kolkata, West Bengal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M. Chinnaswamy Stadium<\/td><td>Bengaluru, Karnataka<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Narendra Modi Stadium<\/td><td>Ahmedabad, Gujarat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arun Jaitley Stadium<\/td><td>Delhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MA Chidambaram Stadium<\/td><td>Chennai, Tamil Nadu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sawai Mansingh Stadium<\/td><td>Jaipur, Rajasthan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium<\/td><td>Hyderabad, Telangana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ekana Cricket Stadium<\/td><td>Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Timings<\/h2><p>IPL matches typically follow standard time slots:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Evening Matches:<\/strong> 7:30 PM IST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Double-Headers:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Afternoon Match: 3:30 PM IST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening Match: 7:30 PM IST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Double-header matchdays allow fans to enjoy two matches in a single day, usually scheduled on weekends or special occasions.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Stay Updated with IPL Fixtures in 2026<\/h2><p>With the IPL 2026 schedule being released in phases, staying updated is essential to keep track of match timings, venues, and any changes.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official IPL Website and App<\/h3><p>The official IPL website and mobile app remain the most reliable sources for accurate and up-to-date information. You can access:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full IPL 2026 schedule (as released)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live scores and match updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team standings and points table<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Player statistics and highlights<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The app also provides real-time notifications for fixture updates and match alerts.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobile Notifications and Sports Apps<\/h3><p>You can also follow IPL updates through popular sports platforms:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cricbuzz<\/strong> &ndash; Match schedules, live scores, and news<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ESPN Cricinfo<\/strong> &ndash; Detailed analysis and IPL fixture updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>JioCinema \/ official broadcasters<\/strong> &ndash; Live streaming and match alerts<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Enabling push notifications ensures you never miss important updates or match start times.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Media Updates<\/h3><p>For quick and real-time updates, follow official channels:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IPL (X\/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BCCI official accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official team pages<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Social media is often the fastest way to catch breaking news, including schedule changes, team updates, and match insights.<\/p><div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773759867735\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where can I find the IPL fixtures for 2026?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can find the latest IPL fixtures on the official IPL website and app. Since the schedule is being released in phases, these platforms provide the most accurate and up-to-date information. Sports websites like Cricbuzz and ESPN Cricinfo also regularly update match schedules and results.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773759879758\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are the standard timings for IPL matches?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>IPL matches are usually played at the following times:<br><strong>Afternoon matches:<\/strong> 3:30 PM IST<br><strong>Evening matches:<\/strong> 7:30 PM IST<br>These timings may occasionally change due to weather conditions or broadcasting requirements, so it&rsquo;s best to check live updates before each match.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773759891851\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How can I stay updated with IPL 2026 match schedules?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can stay updated through:<br>&ndash; Official IPL website and mobile app<br>&ndash; Sports apps like Cricbuzz and ESPN Cricinfo<br>&ndash; Live streaming platforms (official broadcasters)<br>&ndash; IPL and team social media accounts<br>Enabling notifications ensures you receive real-time updates on IPL fixtures, delays, or changes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773759914853\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What determines the IPL playoffs?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The top four teams in the league stage qualify for the playoffs based on points and net run rate. The playoff format includes:<br>&ndash; <strong>Qualifier 1:<\/strong> Top two teams compete, winner advances to the final<br>&ndash; <strong>Eliminator:<\/strong> 3rd vs 4th teams, loser is eliminated<br>&ndash; <strong>Qualifier 2:<\/strong> Loser of Qualifier 1 vs winner of Eliminator<br>&ndash; <strong>Final:<\/strong> Winners of Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 compete for the title<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773759934576\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How many matches will be played in IPL 2026?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The total number of matches for IPL 2026 has not been fully confirmed yet. However, the tournament is expected to follow a similar structure to recent seasons, with around 70+ matches. The final number will be updated once the complete schedule is officially released.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773759945179\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Has the full IPL 2026 schedule been released?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, only the initial phase of the IPL 2026 schedule has been officially announced so far. The remaining fixtures, including playoff dates, will be released later.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773759953632\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">When does IPL 2026 start<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The IPL 2026 season is scheduled to begin in <strong>late March 2026<\/strong>, with the opening match already confirmed as part of the first phase of fixtures.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-global mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Premier League (IPL) is a big event that brings together thousands of cricket lovers worldwide annually. The greatest teams and cricketers are assembled to play the greatest cricket. To make sure that you don&rsquo;t miss a thing, check out our IPL Fixtures for the 2026 Season! 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