List of IPL 2026 Phase 1 Schedule
The official fixtures for the first 20 matches of the TATA IPL 2026 season.
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League kicks off on March 28, 2026, with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Due to upcoming state assembly elections, the BCCI has released the schedule in phases. Phase 1 features 20 high-octane matches across 10 cities, including four double-header days. Afternoon matches are scheduled for 3:30 PM IST, while evening clashes remain in the 7:30 PM IST slot.
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Match 1: RCB vs SRH Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| 2 | Match 2: MI vs KKR Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 3 | Match 3: RR vs CSK Guwahati, Assam |
| 4 | Match 4: PBKS vs GT Mullanpur, Punjab |
| 5 | Match 5: LSG vs DC Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| 8 | Match 8: DC vs MI Delhi, NCR |
| 11 | Match 11: RCB vs CSK Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| 20 | Match 20: MI vs RCB Mumbai, Maharashtra |
This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 26, 2026.
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