The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is one of the most-awaited cricket tournaments of the year. Fans across India and around the world are excited as the complete IPL 2026 schedule has been officially released. From thrilling opening matches to intense playoffs, this season promises high-voltage cricket action.
In this article, you will find the full IPL 2026 timetable, match dates, teams, venues, and important updates.
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IPL 2026 teams
Indian Premier League 2026: 10 teams playing
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB) |
| Chennai Super Kings(CSK) |
| Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH) |
| Rajasthan Royals(RR) |
| Mumbai Indians(MI) |
| Delhi Capital(DC) |
| Lucknow Super Giants(LSG) |
| Gujarat Titans(GT) |
| Punjab Kings(PBKS) |
IPL 2026 Venues
Matches will be played across major stadiums in India.
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Narendra Modi Stadium,Ahmedabad |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| ACA Stadium,Guwahati |
These venues will host packed crowds and electrifying atmospheres.
Indian Premier League 2026:Full Schedule
IPL 2026 from March 28 to 31 May 2026. It will be the 19th edition of the IPL, held every 1 year. The tournament is organized by the BCCI(Board of Control for Cricket in India)
Indian Premier League 2026 Format
The IPL 2026 format remains unchanged:
- Each team plays league matches
- The top 4 teams qualify for the playoffs
- Playoffs include:
- Qualifier 1
- Eliminator
- Qualifier 2
- Final
This format ensures maximum excitement right up to the last match.
Where to Watch IPL 2026 Live
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar (Expected)
- Indian Premier League
Fans can watch matches live on TV and mobile apps.
Indian Premier League 2026 Match Timings
- Afternoon Matches: 3:30 PM IST
- Evening Matches: 7:30 PM IST
Double-header matches will be played mostly on weekends.
FAQ Schema
Q1. When will IPL 2026 start?
IPL 2026 is expected to start on March 28, 2026.
IPL 2026 is expected to start on March 28, 2026.
There are 10 teams in IPL 2026.
Where can I watch IPL 2026 live?
You can watch IPL 2026 on Star Sports and JioHotstar.