The IPL 2026 schedule covers 74 matches across 10 teams from March 28 to May 31. All fixtures are played across India’s top cricket stadiums including Chepauk, Wankhede, Chinnaswamy, Eden Gardens and Narendra Modi Stadium.
IPL 2026 Season 19 Fixtures
Season 19 begins on March 28 with the opening match and runs through the league stage before playoffs from May 20. The IPL 2026 final takes place on May 31.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| CSK vs MI | March 28 | Chennai |
| RCB vs KKR | March 29 | Bengaluru |
| MI vs DC | March 30 | Mumbai |
| GT vs SRH | March 31 | Ahmedabad |
| RR vs PBKS | April 1 | Jaipur |
| LSG vs KKR | April 2 | Lucknow |
| DC vs RCB | April 3 | Delhi |
| SRH vs CSK | April 4 | Hyderabad |
IPL 2026 Playoff Schedule
The top four teams after the league stage qualify for the playoffs. Qualifier 1 and Eliminator are scheduled for May 20-21, Qualifier 2 on May 23 and the IPL 2026 Final on May 31.
IPL 2026 Match Times
Evening matches start at 7:30 PM IST. Sunday and holiday afternoon matches start at 3:30 PM IST. All match times are subject to confirmation by BCCI.
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