The TATA Indian Premier League 2026 is expected to start from March 15, 2026, and will likely run until May 31, 2026.
This will be the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League with 10 teams competing in 84 matches across Indian stadiums.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the reigning champions, will defend their maiden title after their historic victory in the 2025 season.
With a total duration of 78 days, the league promises non-stop action with matches scheduled in two time slots 3:30 PM IST and 7:30 PM IST.
IPL 2026 Complete Schedule — Match Dates and Timings
The TATA IPL 2026 will feature 84 matches played over 78 days from March 15 to May 31, 2026. Here is the expected tournament schedule:
League Stage Matches
| Date | Match | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 22 | 1st Match | KKR vs RCB | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| March 23 | 2nd Match | SRH vs RR | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| March 23 | 3rd Match | MI vs CSK | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| March 24 | 4th Match | DC vs LSG | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:30 PM |
| March 25 | 5th Match | GT vs PBKS | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| March 26 | 6th Match | RR vs KKR | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| March 27 | 7th Match | SRH vs LSG | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| March 28 | 8th Match | RCB vs CSK | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| March 29 | 9th Match | GT vs MI | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| March 30 | 10th Match | DC vs SRH | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 3:30 PM |
| March 30 | 11th Match | RR vs CSK | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| March 31 | 12th Match | MI vs KKR | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
Note: The complete match list with all 84 fixtures will be officially announced by the BCCI closer to the tournament start date. The schedule is subject to changes based on venue availability and other factors.
IPL 2026 Teams & Confirmed Captains
Here is the full list of IPL 2026 teams with their confirmed captains:
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | Axar Patel |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | Shubman Gill |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Rishabh Pant |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Hardik Pandya |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Shreyas Iyer |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Riyan Parag |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Rajat Patidar |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Pat Cummins |
Key Highlights For IPL 2026
Riyan Parag takes over as the official captain for RR, succeeding Sanju Samson. Although Ravindra Jadeja joined RR through a high-profile trade deal, the management decided to back Parag for the top job following a structured review process led by head coach Kumar Sangakkara.
Rajat Patidar continues as RCB captain after leading the franchise to their first-ever IPL title in 2025.
Shreyas Iyer remains Punjab Kings’ skipper, under his leadership, PBKS finished runners-up in IPL 2025.
IPL 2026 Probable Venues — Stadiums Hosting Matches
The TATA IPL 2026 will be played across iconic cricket stadiums in India. With the return of the home-and-away format, each team will play their home matches at their designated venue. Here are the expected venues:
Major Stadiums
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Capacity: 132,000 (World’s largest cricket stadium)
- Home Team: Gujarat Titans
- Special Feature: Expected to host the final match
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Capacity: 33,108
- Home Team: Mumbai Indians
- Special Feature: Historic venue with electric atmosphere
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Capacity: 68,000
- Home Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
- Special Feature: One of India’s oldest and most iconic cricket grounds
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Capacity: 50,000
- Home Team: Chennai Super Kings
- Special Feature: Known for its spinning pitches and passionate crowd
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Capacity: 40,000
- Home Team: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Special Feature: High-altitude venue favoring batsmen
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
- Capacity: 55,000
- Home Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Special Feature: Modern stadium with excellent facilities
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Capacity: 41,820
- Home Team: Delhi Capitals
- Special Feature: Located in the heart of India’s capital
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Capacity: 50,000
- Home Team: Lucknow Super Giants
- Special Feature: One of the newest venues in IPL
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Capacity: 30,000
- Home Team: Rajasthan Royals
- Special Feature: Traditional venue with royal heritage
Additional Venues
Matches will also be played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, and MYS Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.
Where to Watch IPL 2026 Live in India
Indian cricket fans have multiple options to watch all IPL 2026 matches live with comprehensive coverage in multiple languages.
Television Broadcast
Star Sports Network will be the official broadcaster for TATA IPL 2026 in India. The matches will be telecast live on:
- Star Sports 1 (English Commentary)
- Star Sports 1 Hindi (Hindi Commentary)
- Star Sports 1 Tamil (Tamil Commentary)
- Star Sports 1 Telugu (Telugu Commentary)
- Star Sports 1 Kannada (Kannada Commentary)
- All HD variants of the above channels
Live Streaming Platforms
Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar, the combined platform of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, which is the official digital streaming partner for IPL content in India.
Fans can watch all 84 matches live through:
- JioHotstar App (Available on Android and iOS)
- JioHotstar Website (accessible from any browser)
- Smart TV Apps (Available on most smart TV platforms)
JioCinema offers live cricket streaming in 4K quality for free, making it accessible to fans without any subscription fees for the free tier. The streaming platform provides features like multi-camera viewing, interactive scorecards, and commentary in regional languages.
Other Viewing Options
- JioTV App for Jio mobile users
- Airtel Xstream for Airtel users
- Official IPL Website (iplt20.com) for live scores, ball-by-ball updates, and highlights
Most IPL matches will be scheduled at 3:30 PM IST and 7:30 PM IST, making them convenient for fans to watch after work or during evening leisure time. Weekend matches may feature double-headers with both afternoon and evening games.
