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The IPL 2026 season is scheduled to officially begin on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
The BCCI has currently released the schedule for Phase 1 (March 28 to April 12), featuring the first 20 matches. The full schedule for the remaining matches is expected soon, following the announcement of state assembly election dates in several regions.
The season opener features the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
The tournament features 10 teams. This season has expanded to a total of 84 matches (74 league matches and 10 playoff/final matches), making it the largest IPL season to date.
The IPL 2026 Final is confirmed for Sunday, May 31, 2026. It is scheduled to be held in Bengaluru.
*While exact dates are subject to the final schedule release, the tentative window for the playoffs is: Qualifier 1: May 26*, Eliminator: May 27*, Qualifier 2: May 29*, Final: May 31*
The final will be held in Bengaluru. The venues for the other playoff matches (Qualifier 1, 2, and the Eliminator) are yet to be officially confirmed but typically involve the home grounds of the previous year's finalists or major hubs like Ahmedabad.
Afternoon Matches (Double Headers): 3:30 PM IST, Evening Matches: 7:30 PM IST
Tickets can be purchased through official partner platforms like BookMyShow and Insider.in. Additionally, some franchises sell a limited number of tickets through their official team websites and physical stadium box offices.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the 2026 season as the defending champions, having won their maiden title in 2025 by defeating Punjab Kings in the final.
In India, you can watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network (TV) and stream it digitally for free (or via subscription depending on the plan) on the JioCinema app and website.
Starting this year, the league has moved toward a format where teams play more matches to accommodate the 84-game season. Each team is expected to play 16 league matches before the playoff stage.
Yes, along with the traditional home grounds, the league is utilizing the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur and the ACA Stadium in Guwahati as regular venues for teams like Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals.
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