IPL 2026 Full Schedule: 12 Cities, 8 Double-Headers As BCCI Navigates Packed Timeline

IPL 2026 Schedule: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on March 26 completed the full fixture list for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, unveiling ‘Phase 2' of the schedule that covers the remaining 50 league matches. The board had initially revealed only a 20-match block earlier this month, as they awaited confirmation on polling dates in Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. 

The season begins on March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), while Phase 2 action starts on April 13 with SRH taking on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Hyderabad. The league stage concludes on May 24 with Mumbai Indians (MI) facing RR in Mumbai. 

The 2026 season reflects a deliberate venue diversification strategy. Matches will be played across 12 venues, with multiple franchises opting for hybrid home arrangements as they expand their fanbases.

RCB are set to play two late-season home fixtures in Raipur, against MI on May 10 and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 13. 

Rajasthan Royals will begin their home leg in Guwahati, hosting Chennai Super Kings (CSK), MI and RCB, before shifting base to Jaipur for the latter half of the season. Punjab Kings, meanwhile, will split fixtures between New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) and Dharamshala, with the latter hosting matches from May 11 onwards.

The second phase also features a tighter match schedule, with eight double-headers contributing to a congested run-in.

Here's A Look At The Full Fixtures List For IPL 2026

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