TATA IPL 2026 Schedule – Match List, Dates, Venues & Timings
Complete TATA IPL 2026 Schedule – First 20 Matches
TATA IPL 2026 is back with high-voltage cricket, and this page gives you the latest IPL 2026 schedule for the opening phase – match numbers, dates, venues and timings in one place.
We have listed the first 20 confirmed IPL 2026 league matches so you can plan your viewing, fantasy teams and IPL Cricket ID action easily.
TATA IPL 2026 Schedule Overview
The first phase of the IPL 2026 schedule features 20 league matches across major venues like Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Delhi, Bengaluru and New Chandigarh. Most fixtures are evening games at 7:30 PM IST, with select double-header days having a 3:30 PM afternoon match followed by a night clash.
You can track top teams like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants from the very first week of the tournament.
IPL 2026 Match List – First 20 Games
Note: Schedule may be updated by BCCI. We will refresh this table if any match date, venue or timing changes officially.
| Match | Date | Day | Time | Home | Away | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28/03/26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Hyderabad |
| 2 | 29/03/26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | Chennai |
| 3 | 30/03/26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi |
| 4 | 31/03/26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Mumbai Indians | New Chandigarh |
| 5 | 01/04/26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow Super Giants | Guwahati |
| 6 | 02/04/26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Punjab Kings | Chennai |
| 7 | 03/04/26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Gujarat Titans | Mumbai |
| 8 | 04/04/26 | Sat | 3:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow |
| 9 | 04/04/26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi Capitals | Hyderabad |
| 10 | 05/04/26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Ahmedabad |
| 11 | 05/04/26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians | Bengaluru |
| 12 | 06/04/26 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata |
| 13 | 07/04/26 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Delhi Capitals | Guwahati |
| 14 | 08/04/26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi |
| 15 | 09/04/26 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata |
| 16 | 10/04/26 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Punjab Kings | Guwahati |
| 17 | 11/04/26 | Sat | 3:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Chennai Super Kings | New Chandigarh |
| 18 | 11/04/26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow Super Giants | Chennai |
| 19 | 12/04/26 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai Indians | Lucknow |
| 20 | 12/04/26 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai |
Big Early IPL 2026 Matches to Watch
The season-opener between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders sets the tone for IPL 2026. Early blockbusters like Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants will be heavily watched.
Rivalry fixtures such as Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals also arrive early, making the first 20 matches of IPL 2026 extremely important for the points table and form.
For fantasy, predictions and IPL Cricket ID options, move from this schedule page to IPL 2026 and Ipl Cricket ID.
How to Use This IPL 2026 Schedule Page
Scroll through the table to check match number, date, day, time, venue and home/away teams for each IPL 2026 game. This helps you quickly see when your favourite side is playing and whether they are at home or on the road.
For complete tournament coverage including team squads, pitch reports, today's match predictions and live scores, use this page along with our main IPL index IPL and the dedicated season section IPL 2026. If you need a secure IPL Cricket ID, visit Ipl cricket id number and Mahakal ipl cricket id.
IPL 2026 Schedule FAQs
When does TATA IPL 2026 start?
IPL 2026 starts on 28 March 2026, with Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders playing the opening match.
How many matches are listed here?
This page covers the first 20 confirmed league matches of the IPL 2026 schedule.
Where can I see full IPL 2026 fixtures?
Check our IPL hub at /ipl and season section at /ipl/2026 for full fixtures, points table and playoffs once available.
How do I get IPL Cricket ID for 2026?
Visit /ipl-cricket-id or /mahakal-ipl-cricket-id for secure, step-by-step guidance to get your IPL Cricket ID.
Bookmark this IPL 2026 schedule page and check back as more fixtures, venues and playoff dates are confirmed.
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