IPL 2026 Guide: From Schedule To Ticket Booking Partners, Here’s All You Need To Know

The Indian Premier League’s first-phase schedule has been revealed by the BCCI.

Now that the T20 Men’s World Cup 2026 concluded with Team India winning with flying colours, all eyes are on the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). In case you aren’t aware of the Phase one schedule and how you can book your favourite teams’ matches, don’t worry, because this article will answer all of your questions. Before we dive in, it’s worth noting that as three states are scheduled for the Assembly election, the entire IPL schedule will reportedly be released once the poll dates are out. 

IPL First Phase Schedule Revealed

The BCCI announced on March 11 that IPL will kick off on March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad in M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Check out the entire phase one schedule below:

1.  March 28, Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
2. March 29, Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium
3. March 30, Rajasthan Royals vs. Chennai Super Kings at ACA Stadium
4.  March 31, Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans at New PCA Stadium.
5. April 1, Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. 
6. April 2, KKR vs SRH at Eden Gardens 
7.  April 3, CSK vs. PK at MA Chidambaram Stadium. 
8. April 4, DC vs MI at Arun Jaitley Stadium
9. April 4, GT vs. RR at Narendra Modi Stadium.
10. April 5, SRH and LSG at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
11. April 5, RCB vs CSK at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. 
12. April 6, KKR vs. PK at Eden Gardens
13. April 7, RR vs. MI at ACA Stadium
14. April 8, DC Vs GT at Arun Jaitley Stadium
15. April 9, KKR vs LSG AT Eden Gardens,
16. April 10, RR vs RCB at ACA Stadium
17. April 11, PK vs SRH at New PCA Stadium
18. April 11, CSK vs DC at MA Chidambaram Stadium
19. April 12, LSG vs GT at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
20. April 12, MI vs RCB at Wankhede Stadium

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Here’s How To Watch Your Favourite Teams Play

In case you are planning to visit the stadiums to watch your favourite team play, you can buy the tickets through the official website or authentic ticketing platforms such as BookMyShow or District. The IPL tickets might go on sale a few weeks before the first match takes place. 

Let us know which team you are supporting during the Indian Premier League.

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First Published: March 12, 2026 4:47 PM