IPL 2026 is set to kick off on March 28, 2026, featuring a full-fledged season of 70 league matches followed by playoffs and the grand finale in May. The tournament will be played across multiple cities in India, including Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, bringing together the top franchises and international cricket stars. Matches will primarily begin at 7:30 PM IST, with double-headers scheduled on weekends.
Fans can watch the matches live on Star Sports Network on television, while digital streaming will be available on JioHotstar / JioCinema, offering multi-language commentary and mobile access. With intense rivalries, packed stadiums, and nationwide excitement, IPL 2026 promises to be one of the biggest cricketing events of the year.
Full IPL 2026 Schedule
| Match | Date | Teams | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 28 | RCB vs SRH | 7:30 PM |
| 2 | Mar 29 | MI vs KKR | 7:30 PM |
| 3 | Mar 30 | RR vs CSK | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | Mar 31 | PBKS vs GT | 7:30 PM |
| 5 | Apr 1 | LSG vs DC | 7:30 PM |
| 6 | Apr 2 | KKR vs SRH | 7:30 PM |
| 7 | Apr 3 | CSK vs PBKS | 7:30 PM |
| 8 | Apr 4 | DC vs MI | 3:30 PM |
| 9 | Apr 4 | GT vs RR | 7:30 PM |
| 10 | Apr 5 | SRH vs LSG | 3:30 PM |
| 11 | Apr 5 | RCB vs CSK | 7:30 PM |
| 12 | Apr 6 | KKR vs PBKS | 7:30 PM |
| 13 | Apr 7 | RR vs MI | 7:30 PM |
| 14 | Apr 8 | DC vs GT | 7:30 PM |
| 15 | Apr 9 | KKR vs LSG | 7:30 PM |
| 16 | Apr 10 | RR vs RCB | 7:30 PM |
| 17 | Apr 11 | PBKS vs SRH | 3:30 PM |
| 18 | Apr 11 | CSK vs DC | 7:30 PM |
| 19 | Apr 12 | LSG vs GT | 3:30 PM |
| 20 | Apr 12 | MI vs RCB | 7:30 PM |
| 21 | Apr 13 | SRH vs RR | 7:30 PM |
| 22 | Apr 14 | CSK vs KKR | 7:30 PM |
| 23 | Apr 15 | RCB vs LSG | 7:30 PM |
| 24 | Apr 16 | MI vs PBKS | 7:30 PM |
| 25 | Apr 17 | GT vs KKR | 7:30 PM |
| 26 | Apr 18 | RCB vs DC | 3:30 PM |
| 27 | Apr 18 | SRH vs CSK | 7:30 PM |
| 28 | Apr 19 | KKR vs RR | 3:30 PM |
| 29 | Apr 19 | PBKS vs LSG | 7:30 PM |
| 30 | Apr 20 | GT vs MI | 7:30 PM |
| 31 | Apr 21 | SRH vs DC | 7:30 PM |
| 32 | Apr 22 | LSG vs RR | 7:30 PM |
| 33 | Apr 23 | MI vs CSK | 7:30 PM |
| 34 | Apr 24 | RCB vs GT | 7:30 PM |
| 35 | Apr 25 | DC vs PBKS | 3:30 PM |
| 36 | Apr 25 | RR vs SRH | 7:30 PM |
| 37 | Apr 26 | GT vs CSK | 3:30 PM |
| 38 | Apr 26 | LSG vs KKR | 7:30 PM |
| 39 | Apr 27 | DC vs RCB | 7:30 PM |
| 40 | Apr 28 | PBKS vs RR | 7:30 PM |
| 41 | Apr 29 | MI vs SRH | 7:30 PM |
| 42 | Apr 30 | GT vs RCB | 7:30 PM |
| 43 | May 1 | RR vs DC | 7:30 PM |
| 44 | May 2 | CSK vs MI | 7:30 PM |
| 45 | May 3 | SRH vs KKR | 3:30 PM |
| 46 | May 3 | GT vs PBKS | 7:30 PM |
| 47 | May 4 | MI vs LSG | 7:30 PM |
| 48 | May 5 | DC vs CSK | 7:30 PM |
| 49 | May 6 | SRH vs PBKS | 7:30 PM |
| 50 | May 7 | LSG vs RCB | 7:30 PM |
| 51 | May 8 | DC vs KKR | 7:30 PM |
| 52 | May 9 | RR vs GT | 7:30 PM |
| 53 | May 10 | CSK vs LSG | 3:30 PM |
| 54 | May 10 | RCB vs MI | 7:30 PM |
| 55 | May 11 | PBKS vs DC | 7:30 PM |
| 56 | May 12 | GT vs SRH | 7:30 PM |
| 57 | May 13 | RCB vs KKR | 7:30 PM |
| 58 | May 14 | PBKS vs MI | 7:30 PM |
| 59 | May 15 | LSG vs CSK | 7:30 PM |
| 60 | May 16 | KKR vs GT | 7:30 PM |
| 61 | May 17 | PBKS vs RCB | 3:30 PM |
| 62 | May 17 | DC vs RR | 7:30 PM |
| 63 | May 18 | CSK vs SRH | 7:30 PM |
| 64 | May 19 | RR vs LSG | 7:30 PM |
| 65 | May 20 | KKR vs MI | 7:30 PM |
| 66 | May 21 | CSK vs GT | 7:30 PM |
| 67 | May 22 | SRH vs RCB | 7:30 PM |
| 68 | May 23 | LSG vs PBKS | 7:30 PM |
| 69 | May 24 | MI vs RR | 3:30 PM |
| 70 | May 24 | KKR vs DC | 7:30 PM |
Complete schedule compiled from official fixtures.
Where to Watch IPL 2026
- TV: Star Sports Network
- Online Streaming: JioHotstar / JioCinema
- Languages: Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada & more
Fans can enjoy IPL 2026 live across devices, including smartphones, TVs, and tablets.
