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The Indian Premier League 2026 first phase schedule has been announced. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in their season opener at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Saturday, March 28 (possible date, to be announced by the board today).
Mumbai : Indian Premier League 2026 first phase schedule announced. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in their season opener at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Saturday, March 28 (possible date, to be announced by the board today).
Mumbai Indians will begin their campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on March 29. Chennai Super Kings will play their first match against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.
Below is the possible schedule for the first phase of IPL 2026:
| Match no | the date | day | Match (Home vs. Away) | the venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28/03/26 | Sat | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bangalore |
| 2 | 29/03/26 | ravi | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai |
| 3 | 30/03/26 | Mon | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati |
| 4 | 31/03/26 | Mars | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | Mullanpur |
| 5 | 01/04/26 | Wednesday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Lucknow |
| 6 | 02/04/26 | Jupiter | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Calcutta |
| 7 | 03/04/26 | Venus | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai |
| 8 | 04/04/26 | Sat | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Delhi |
| 9 | 04/04/26 | Sat | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad |
| 10 | 05/04/26 | ravi | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad |
| 11 | 05/04/26 | ravi | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings | Bangalore |
| 12 | 06/04/26 | Mon | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Calcutta |
| 13 | 07/04/26 | Mars | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Guwahati |
| 14 | 08/04/26 | Wednesday | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Delhi |
| 15 | 09/04/26 | Jupiter | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Calcutta |
| 16 | 10/04/26 | Venus | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Guwahati |
| 17 | 11/04/26 | Sat | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mullanpur |
| 18 | 11/04/26 | Sat | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Chennai |
| 19 | 12/04/26 | ravi | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Lucknow |
| 20 | 12/04/26 | ravi | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Mumbai |
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