The wait is almost over. TATA IPL 2026 — the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League — runs from March 28 to May 31, 2026, featuring 10 teams across 84 matches. IPL T20 That’s 10 more matches than last season, making this the biggest IPL ever.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru open the tournament at home, looking to become the first side in over a decade to retain the title. Here at Match Points Table, we have everything you need — every confirmed fixture, every venue, timings, team captains, and where to watch live.
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IPL 2026 Key Facts at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Tournament name | TATA IPL 2026 |
| Edition | 19th |
| Start date | March 28, 2026 |
| End date | May 31, 2026 |
| Total matches | 84 |
| Total teams | 10 |
| Opening match | RCB vs SRH, Bengaluru |
| Final venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Official broadcaster | Star Sports Network |
| Live streaming | JioHotstar |
IPL 2026 Match Timings
Most matches start at 7:30 PM IST — the traditional prime-time slot. On weekends and double-header days, there is also an afternoon match at 3:30 PM IST followed by the evening game at 7:30 PM IST. Double headers begin from April 4 Wikipedia, giving fans back-to-back matches every weekend.
IPL 2026 Confirmed Fixtures — First Phase (March 28 to April 12)
The BCCI has released the first 20 matches of the IPL 2026 schedule. IPL T20 The remaining fixtures will be announced once State Assembly election dates are confirmed. Here are all 20 confirmed matches:
| Match | Teams | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | RCB vs SRH | March 28 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Match 2 | MI vs KKR | March 29 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| Match 3 | RR vs CSK | March 30 | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| Match 4 | PBKS vs GT | March 31 | New PCA Stadium, Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| Match 5 | LSG vs DC | April 1 | BRSABV Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| Match 6 | KKR vs SRH | April 2 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| Match 7 | CSK vs PBKS | April 3 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| Match 8 | DC vs MI | April 4 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| Match 9 | GT vs RR | April 4 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| Match 10 | SRH vs LSG | April 5 | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| Match 11 | RCB vs CSK | April 5 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Match 12 | KKR vs PBKS | April 6 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| Match 13 | RR vs MI | April 8 | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| Match 14 | DC vs GT | April 9 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| Match 15 | KKR vs LSG | April 10 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| Match 16 | RR vs RCB | April 11 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| Match 17 | PBKS vs SRH | April 11 | New PCA Stadium, Mullanpur | 3:30 PM |
| Match 18 | CSK vs DC | April 11 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| Match 19 | LSG vs GT | April 12 | BRSABV Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
| Match 20 | MI vs RCB | April 12 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
The second phase of fixtures will be updated here as soon as the BCCI announces them.
IPL 2026 Teams and Captains
Here are all 10 teams with their confirmed captains for IPL 2026: Wikipedia
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Rajat Patidar |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Shreyas Iyer |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Hardik Pandya |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Riyan Parag |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Ishan Kishan |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | Shubman Gill |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | KL Rahul |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Rishabh Pant |
IPL 2026 Venues
Matches will be held across India’s most iconic stadiums — Wankhede, Chepauk, Eden Gardens, M. Chinnaswamy, and more. ESPNcricinfo Additional venues include Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, and New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur.
Where to Watch IPL 2026 Live
On TV: Star Sports Network is the official broadcaster for TATA IPL 2026 in India, with matches telecast live across multiple Star Sports channels. Wikipedia
Live Streaming: JioHotstar — the combined platform of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar — is the official digital streaming partner. JioCinema offers live cricket streaming in 4K quality for free, making it accessible to fans without any subscription fees for the free tier. Wikipedia
IPL 2026 Format — How It Works
- Each of the 10 teams plays 14 league matches
- 2 points for a win, 1 point each for a tie or no result
- Top 4 teams qualify for playoffs
- Top 2 teams get two chances to reach the final (Qualifier 1 + Qualifier 2)
- 3rd and 4th placed teams get one chance (Eliminator)
- The final takes place on May 31 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru IPL T20
Opening Match Spotlight — RCB vs SRH, March 28
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium IPL T20 in what promises to be a spectacular opening night. RCB, fresh from their maiden IPL title win in 2025, will be looking to set the tone for their title defence in front of their passionate home crowd.
SRH, known for their explosive batting lineup, will be desperate to make a statement against the champions. Expect a full house, electric atmosphere, and high-quality cricket from ball one.
Key Storylines to Watch in IPL 2026
Can RCB defend their title? No team has retained the IPL title since Mumbai Indians in 2019-20. RCB will be desperate to make history.
Ravindra Jadeja at Rajasthan Royals — A pre-season trade saw Jadeja join RR from CSK with Sanju Samson moving the other way. Cricket Country Both players in new colours makes for fascinating watching.
CSK’s rebuild — After finishing bottom of the table in IPL 2025, Chennai have overhauled their squad completely. Can MS Dhoni inspire a remarkable turnaround?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi — the 14-year-old phenomenon — After taking IPL 2025 by storm, all eyes will be on the Bihar teenager to see if he can back up his stunning debut season.
Cameron Green at KKR — The world’s most expensive overseas IPL player will be making his KKR debut. Expectations could not be higher.
Final Thoughts
IPL 2026 promises to be the biggest and best edition yet — 84 matches, 10 teams, and two months of the world’s best T20 cricket. With defending champions RCB opening at home and huge storylines across every franchise, this season has everything.
Stay tuned to Match Points Table for match previews the night before every game, post-match reviews, points table updates, player spotlights, and everything else you need to follow IPL 2026 from start to finish.
Bookmark this page — we’ll update fixtures as the BCCI releases Phase 2 of the schedule.
Published by Match Points Table | Last updated: March 19, 2026