IPL 2026 schedule: Fixtures and full list of matches for Indian Premier League 2026 season originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• India's premier T20 competition, Indian Premier League (IPL 19), will run from March 28, 2026, to May 31, 2026, featuring 10 franchises.
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru entered the season as defending champions after winning the 2025 title.
• The league retains its 74-match format.
• Finals feature the classic Qualifier–Knockout–Challenger–Final structure.
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What is the format of the Indian Premier League 2026?
A total of 10 teams will participate in IPL 2026. The 10 teams will be divided equally into two groups. Each team will play twice against the teams in their group and the team in the same row in the other group, and just once against the remaining four teams in the other group.
At the end of the league stage, the top four teams, based on aggregate points collected, will qualify for the play-offs round.
The top two-ranked teams will play each other in Qualifier 1, while Rank 3rd and 4th will compete in the Eliminator.
The winner of Qualifier 1 will progress to the final, while the loser will go to Qualifier 2, where they face the winner of the Eliminator. The winner of Qualifier 2 will then face the winner of Qualifier 1 in the final for the ultimate prize.
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Indian Premier League League 2025-26 teams list
10 teams will contest in IPL 2026 season, each featuring a mix of domestic Indian talent and overseas signings. According to squad announcements made ahead of the season, the teams include:
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• Punjab Kings
• Mumbai Indians
• Gujarat Titans
• Kolkata Knight Riders
• Rajasthan Royals
• Chennai Super Kings
• Delhi Capitals
• Sunrisers Hyderabad
• Lucknow Super Giants
Indian Premier League 2026 venues list
IPL 2026 will be played across 12 major venues in 12 Indian cities, ensuring nationwide coverage and strong local fan engagement. The confirmed venues include:
• Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Raipur
• Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
• Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
• Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
• Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
• Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
For all the latest pitch reports for the IPL check out our news section
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Indian Premier League 2026 Schedule: Date, match timings
Where to watch the Indian Premier League 2026
The tournament will also be available on the corresponding digital streaming platforms in each region.
• Australia: Fox Cricket
• United Kingdom: Sky Sports
• India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
• Middle East & North Africa: Cricbuzz, Elife, Switch TV, StarzPlay
• Pakistan: Tapmad TV
• USA & Canada: Willow TV
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