IPL Schedule 2026
TATA IPL 2026 Complete Schedule & Fixtures
Welcome to the master fixture list for the TATA IPL 2026 season. From the spectacular opening night at Chepauk to the grand finale scheduled at the Narendra Modi Stadium, this comprehensive guide tracks the entire 74-match journey of the world’s premier T20 league.
TATA IPL 2026 Timetable
74 Matches. 10 Teams. 1 Ultimate Champion.
March 22, 2026
May 31, 2026
12 Stadiums
Home & Away
The 2026 season brought back the traditional home-and-away format in its full glory, with teams divided into two virtual groups to determine the 14-match league phase for each franchise. The season kicked off in late March and spans over two months, culminating in a blockbuster Playoffs week at the end of May.
Below is the detailed chronological schedule highlighting the most crucial matches of the league stage, weekend double-headers, the fierce rivalry week, and the highly anticipated Playoffs.
Phase 1: The Opening Encounters (March)
The season started with a bang as the defending champions took on their fiercest rivals down south. The opening week set the aggressive tone for the rest of the tournament.
| Match No. | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 22, 2026 | CSK vs RCB | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 8:00 PM |
| 2 | March 23, 2026 | PBKS vs DC | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur | 3:30 PM |
| 3 | March 23, 2026 | KKR vs SRH | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | March 24, 2026 | RR vs LSG | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 3:30 PM |
| 5 | March 24, 2026 | GT vs MI | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
Phase 2: Rivalry Week & Mid-Season Battles (April)
April featured the highly anticipated ‘Rivalry Week’ where historical foes clashed, and the points table began to take a definitive shape. This month was dominated by high-scoring thrillers and crucial away victories.
| Match No. | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | April 5, 2026 | SRH vs CSK | Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 25 | April 11, 2026 | MI vs RCB El Clasico | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 32 | April 16, 2026 | GT vs DC | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 40 | April 22, 2026 | DC vs GT | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 47 | April 27, 2026 | KKR vs DC | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
Phase 3: The Race to the Playoffs (May)
As May rolled in, the desperation for points reached its peak. The heat tested the players’ endurance, and pitches started gripping, making every single run valuable. Here are the defining final league stage matches leading up to today.
| Match No. | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | May 19, 2026 | RR vs PBKS | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 66 | May 20, 2026 | SRH vs GT | Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 67 | May 21, 2026 | MI vs LSG | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 68 | May 22, 2026 | RCB vs CSK | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 69 | May 24, 2026 | MI vs RR Live Today | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 70 | May 25, 2026 | LSG vs PBKS League Finale | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
The Playoffs Schedule 2026
The top four teams advance to the grueling Playoffs. RCB, GT, and SRH have already booked their tickets, while PBKS awaits the final outcomes to join them. Here is the official Knockout schedule.
| Match No. | Date | Fixture Type | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | May 26, 2026 | Qualifier 1 | RCB vs GT | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 72 | May 27, 2026 | Eliminator | SRH vs TBD (4th Place) | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 73 | May 29, 2026 | Qualifier 2 | Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 74 | May 31, 2026 | THE GRAND FINALE | Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Schedule
How many matches are played in IPL 2026?
A total of 74 matches are scheduled for the IPL 2026 season. This includes 70 league-stage matches played in a home-and-away format, followed by 4 playoff encounters (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final).
Are there double-headers in IPL 2026?
Yes, weekends generally feature double-headers. The afternoon match begins at 3:30 PM IST, while the evening prime-time match starts at 7:30 PM IST.
Where are the IPL 2026 Playoffs being held?
The BCCI has allocated the playoff venues across two massive stadiums. Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be hosted at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, while Qualifier 2 and the Final will take place at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.