🏏IPL 2026 Schedule: Time Table, Teams, Match List, Fixtures🏏

🏏IPL 2026 Schedule: Time Table, Teams, Match List, Fixtures🏏

Cricket fans, get ready for another season of high-voltage action! This IPL would be special for a lot of reasons. With the tournament set to begin on March 22nd, the stage is all set for another thrilling summer of cricket.

This year’s edition follows a dramatic last season, where RCB finally lifted their maiden title, ending an 18-year-long wait. From high-scoring matches to mid-season twists due to geopolitical tensions, last season had everything. A total of 74 matches will be played across iconic stadiums, featuring star players, new captains, and fierce rivalries.

Whether you’re cheering for CSK at Chepauk or watching a nail-biter at Eden Gardens, this season is sure to deliver unforgettable moments.

The wait for the much-anticipated TATA IPL 2026 schedule is finally over. We provides a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about it.

These are only tentative dates, not yet officially confirmed. Please note.

Reliving IPL 2025

Before diving into the TATA IPL 2026 Schedule, let’s take a look back at one of the most dramatic seasons in IPL history. The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League had it all: high scores, last-over thrillers, and even a mid-season suspension due to the India–Pakistan crisis.

The tournament kicked off on 22 March, with KKR hosting RCB at Eden Gardens. But in a surprising turn of events, the defending champions KKR couldn’t even make it past the league stage. In contrast, RCB finally broke their 18-year curse, winning their maiden IPL title in a nerve-wracking final against Punjab Kings, clinched by just 6 runs.

Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans lit up the tournament with the bat, scoring a phenomenal 759 runs, while his teammate Prasidh Krishna dominated with the ball, bagging 25 wickets.

The season saw a unique shift in dynamics, a mid-season pause after 9 May due to geopolitical tensions, and a comeback on 17 May with matches relocated to six different venues. Despite the challenges, the energy remained unmatched. Fans witnessed tight finishes, powerful performances, and emerging stars, making TATA IPL 2026 a true rollercoaster.

IPL 2026 Schedule

The curtain has fallen on the IPL 2025 season, and excitement is already building for the next edition.

Whether you’re planning your travel to the stadiums or setting reminders for your favorite team’s clashes, this breakdown has got you covered.

From power-packed weekend double-headers to intense weekday rivalries, the IPL 2026 promises a well-balanced mix of entertainment and competition.

The IPL traditionally occurs during the Indian summer (late March to May).

Here are the details about the tentative TATA IPL 2026 match list:

Here are the details of the group stage matches, which will be played in March and April:

Date Match Venue Time (IST)
22nd March KKR vs RCB Kolkata7:30 PM
23rd March SRH vs RR Hyderabad3:30 PM
23rd March MI vs CSK Chennai;7:30 PM
24th March DC vs LSG Vizag7:30 PM
25th March GT vs PBKS Ahmedabad7:30 PM
26th March RR vs KKR Guwahati7:30 PM
27th March SRH vs LSG Hyderabad7:30 PM
28th March RCB vs CSK Chennai7:30 PM
29th March GT vs MI Ahmedabad7:30 PM
30th March DC vs SRH Vizag3:30 PM
30th March RR vs CSK Guwahati7:30 PM
31st March MI vs KKR Mumbai7:30 PM
1st April LSG vs PBKS Lucknow7:30 PM
2nd April RCB vs GT Bengaluru7:30 PM
03rd April KKR vs SRH Vizag7:30 PM
04th April LSG vs MI Lucknow7:30 PM
05th April CSK vs DC Chennai3:30 PM
05th April PBKS vs RR New Chandigarh7:30 PM
06th April KKR vs LSG Kolkata3:30 PM
06th April SRH vs GT Hyderabad7:30 PM
07th April MI vs RCB Mumbai7:30 PM
08th April PBKS vs CSK New Chandigarh7:30 PM
9th April GT vs RR Ahmedabad7:30 PM
10th April RCB vs DC Bengaluru7:30 PM
11th April CSK vs KKR Chennai7:30 PM
12th April LSG vs GT Lucknow3:30 PM
12th April SRH vs PBKS Hyderabad7:30 PM
13th April RR vs RCB Jaipur3:30 PM
13th April DC vs MI Delhi7:30 PM
14th April LSG vs CSK Lucknow7:30 PM
15th April PBKS vs KKR New Chandigarh7:30 PM
16th April DC vs RR Delhi7:30 PM
17th April MI vs SRH Mumbai7:30 PM
18th April RR vs PBKS Bengaluru7:30 PM
19th April GT vs DC Ahmedabad3:30 PM
19th April RR vs LSG Jaipur7:30 PM
20th April PBKS vs RCB New Chandigarh3:30 PM
20th April: MI vs. CSK Mumbai, 7:30 PM
21st April: KKR vs GT, GTKolkata7:30 PM
22nd April: LSG vs. DC DCLucknow7:30 PM
23rd April: SRH vs. MI, MIHyderabad7:30 PM
24th April: RCB vs RR, RRBengaluru7:30 PM
25th April CSK vs SRHChennai7:30 PM
26th April: KKR vs PBKS, PBKSKolkata7:30 PM
27th April: MI vs LSG, LSGMumbai3:30 PM
27th April: DC vs. RCB Delhi, RCBDelhi7:30 PM
28th April: RR vs GTJaipur7:30 PM
29th April: DC vs KKR, Delhi, KKRDelhi7:30 PM
30th April: CSK vs PBKS Chennai, 7:30 PM

May Month Schedule

Here are the details of the group stage matches which will be played in May:

1st RR vs MIJaipur7:30 PM
2nd May: GT vs. SRHAhmedabad7:30 PM
3rd May RR vs CSKBengaluru7:30 PM
4th May KKR vs RRKolkata3:30 PM
4th May PBKS vs CSKDharamsala7:30 PM
5th May SRH vs DCHyderabad7:30 PM
6th May MI vs GTMumbai7:30 PM
7th May KKR vs CSKKolkata7:30 PM
8th May PBKS vs DCDharamsala7:30 PM

IPL 2026 Playoffs

Once the group stage games finish, the playoffs of the 2026 season will begin.

Here’s how it will be played:

29 MayQualifier 1 – 1st Position Team on League Stage vs 2nd Position Team of League StageTBC7:30 PM
30 MayEliminator – Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2TBC7:30 PM
01JuneQualifier 2 – Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of EliminatorTBC7:30 PM
03 JuneFinal – Winner of Qualifier 2 vs Winner of Qualifier 1TBC7:30 PM

Note: The above schedule time table or match list has been announced by the BCCI.

IPL 2026 Auction, Player Retention Rules and Salary Structure

The excitement for IPL 2026 doesn’t stop there. It is preparing for its next season, with significant changes to player retention rules. These new rules will impact how franchises build their teams and manage their budgets.

It’s especially exciting to see how Chennai Super Kings will approach this year’s auction, with plenty of speculation about whether legendary players like MS Dhoni will participate. Let’s explore the latest updates and their implications for the franchises.

Salary Slab for Retained Players Before IPL 2026 Auction

One of the significant changes in the retention rules is the introduction of a new salary slab for retained players. Teams can now retain 5 capped players (Indian or overseas) along with 1 uncapped player, meaning each team can retain a total of 6 players.

However, franchises can only retain two uncapped players in total, and the salary of an uncapped retained player is Rs 4 crore.

The retained players’ salaries will be deducted from the overall purse of Rs 120 crore, meaning if a franchise retains more players, their auction budget will be reduced accordingly.

Here is the salary slab for retained players under the updated rules:

Direct Retention Salary Structure:

Retained PlayerAmount
Retained Player 1INR 18 crore
Retained Player 2INR 14 crore
Retained Player 3INR 11 crore
Retained Player 4INR 18 crore
Retained Player 5INR 14 crore

Uncapped Player Salary Structure:

• Uncapped Retained Player: INR 4 crore

This new retention framework allows franchises to secure their core players while ensuring a competitive auction pool. With an increased auction purse and new retention caps, the IPL 2026 auction promises to be a pivotal moment for teams looking to rebuild or strengthen their squads.

The IPL fever has started already?

Thanks for the tag Madhu!

But, the schedule doesn't look correct to me.

Some double headers were scheduled on a Monday and Final on a Wednesday?

Cheers..

IPL 2026 Teams and Captains

Below is the list of the teams and captains participating in the IPL Schedule 2026.

1 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) R Gaikwad
2 Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya
3 Rajasthan Royals Sanju Samson
4 Kolkata Knight Riders Ajinkya Rahane (Likely)
5 Punjab Kings Shreyas Iyer
6 Sunrisers Hyderabad Pat Cummins
7 Delhi Capitals Axar Patel
8 Royal Challengers Bangalore Rajat Patidar
9 Lucknow Super Giants Rishabh Pant
10 Gujarat Titans Shubman Gill

Originally posted by: Savera84

The IPL fever has started already?

Thanks for the tag Madhu!

But, the schedule doesn't look correct to me.

Some double headers scheduled on a Monday and Final on a Wednesday?

Cheers..

Here is the link with full info Raji--

https://iplschedule.net/