Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) The much awaited schedule of the second phase of IPL has been officially released. Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026Setting the stage for an intense and decisive round of the tournament. There are still 50 league matches left to be played, with the league stage resuming on April 13 and running until May 24, 2026, promising an exciting battle for the playoff places.
Second leg resumes with a blockbuster clash
The second phase will start with an exciting match Sunrisers Hyderabad And Rajasthan Royals In Hyderabad. Hopefully this match will set the tone going forward, as the teams will return with renewed focus and urgency. As the league enters its business end, every match will be of vital importance. The teams currently hovering around mid-table will look to build momentum, while the leading teams will aim to consolidate their position in the top four.
Matches spread across 12 cities
To ensure wider fan engagement, BCCI has scheduled matches across 12 venues in India. The cities hosting the remaining league matches include Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamshala, Raipur and New Chandigarh. This diverse venue lineup not only brings fans closer together from across the country, but also introduces different pitch conditions and climates, adding another layer of complexity for teams as they strategize for important games.
The second phase will feature eight double-header days, giving fans a chance to enjoy back-to-back matches. These high-intensity days are expected to play a key role in shaping the points table, as teams can rise or fall rapidly depending on their performances. The packed schedule will test team depth, fitness levels and tactical flexibility, especially for teams dealing with injuries or form concerns.
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Home advantage and site adjustment
Many franchises would benefit from playing multiple games at their designated home venues. Punjab Kings will split their home matches between New Chandigarh and Dharamshala, including three matches at the picturesque hilly venue. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals are set to host four matches in Jaipur, giving them a solid home ground advantage. Royal Challengers Bangalore will play three matches at their home ground in Bengaluru, along with two matches in Raipur. These venue allocations can play a significant role in determining the outcome, as teams often rely heavily on familiar conditions to gain an edge.
While the schedule for the league stage has been confirmed, the BCCI has said that the venues for the playoffs will be announced later. This decision keeps fans and teams guessing, increasing the anticipation for the knockout stage.
IPL 2026 full schedule of league stage
| date | match | venue | Time(IST/GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2026 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| March 29, 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| March 30, 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| March 31, 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 1, 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Lucknow | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 2, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 3, 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 4, 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Delhi | 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM GMT |
| April 4, 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM GMT |
| April 5, 2026 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 6, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 7, 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Guwahati | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 8, 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Delhi | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 9, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 10 April 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Guwahati | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 11, 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | New Chandigarh | 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM GMT |
| April 11, 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Chennai | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 12, 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Lucknow | 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM GMT |
| April 12, 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Mumbai | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 13, 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 14, 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 15 April 2026 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 16, 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 17, 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 18, 2026 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru | 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM GMT |
| April 18, 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 19, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata | 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM GMT |
| April 19, 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 20, 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 21, 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 22, 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 23, 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 24, 2026 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 25, 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings | Delhi | 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM GMT |
| April 25, 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Jaipur | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 26, 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM GMT |
| April 26, 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 27, 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Delhi | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 28, 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 29, 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| April 30, 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 1 May 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals | Jaipur | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 2 May 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Chennai | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 3 May 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM GMT |
| 3 May 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 4 May 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 5 May 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | Delhi | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 6 May 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 7 May 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Lucknow | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 8 May 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 9 May 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans | Jaipur | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 10 May 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | Chennai | 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM GMT |
| 10 May 2026 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians | Raipur | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 11 May 2026 | punjab kings vs delhi capitals | Hospice | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 12 May 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 13 May 2026 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Raipur | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 14 May 2026 | punjab kings vs mumbai indians | Hospice | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 15 May 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 16 May 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | Kolkata | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 17 May 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Hospice | 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM GMT |
| 17 May 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals | Delhi | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 18 May 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 19 May 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants | Jaipur | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 20 May 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians | Kolkata | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 21 May 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans | Chennai | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 22 May 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 23 May 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
| 24 May 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai | 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM GMT |
| 24 May 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals | Kolkata | 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM GMT |
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