IPL 2026
schedule, time table
& venues.

Tata IPL 2026 started on March 22, 2026 with the opening match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, between the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. The tournament runs for approximately 70 days through May 31, 2026.

There are a total of 74 matches in IPL 2026:

• 70 league stage matches (each of 10 teams plays 14 matches)
• 4 playoff matches (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final)

10 teams compete in IPL 2026:

• Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
• Mumbai Indians (MI)
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
• Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
• Gujarat Titans (GT)
• Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
• Delhi Capitals (DC)
• Punjab Kings (PBKS)
• Rajasthan Royals (RR)

IPL 2026 matches have two start times:

• Afternoon matches: 3:30 PM IST (typically on weekends and double-header days)
• Evening matches: 7:30 PM IST (the standard prime-time slot)

The toss takes place 30 minutes before the match start time.

The IPL 2026 final is scheduled to be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31, 2026. With a capacity of 132,000, it is the largest cricket stadium in the world. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST.

You can watch IPL 2026 live on:

• TV: Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, 2, 3, and language feeds)
• Streaming: JioHotstar (formerly Disney+ Hotstar) — web, mobile, and connected TV

Live commentary is available in 8 Indian languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden IPL title in IPL 2025, ending a 17-year wait for the trophy. They are the defending champions entering IPL 2026.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are tied as the most successful IPL franchises with 5 titles each:

• CSK: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023
• MI: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020

The IPL 2026 playoffs follow a 4-team format. The top 4 teams from the league stage qualify:

• Qualifier 1: 1st vs 2nd (winner advances to the final)
• Eliminator: 3rd vs 4th (loser eliminated)
• Qualifier 2: Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator (winner advances to the final)
• Final: Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2

You can get live in-play betting odds, fancy markets, session bets, and live cricket markets for every IPL 2026 match through your Winkaro247 ID. Log in to access ball-by-ball updates throughout each match. Don't have an ID yet? Get your IPL betting ID on WhatsApp in 2 minutes.

IPL 2026 team captains:

• CSK: MS Dhoni
• MI: Hardik Pandya
• RCB: Rajat Patidar
• KKR: Ajinkya Rahane
• SRH: Pat Cummins
• GT: Shubman Gill
• LSG: KL Rahul
• DC: Axar Patel
• PBKS: Shreyas Iyer
• RR: Sanju Samson

IPL 2026 matches are played across 13 venues in India: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru), MA Chidambaram Stadium / Chepauk (Chennai), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi), Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad), Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), BRSABV Ekana Stadium (Lucknow), Sawai Mansingh Stadium (Jaipur), Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium (Mullanpur), HPCA Stadium (Dharamsala), Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium (Mohali), and Barsapara Cricket Stadium (Guwahati).

Each IPL 2026 team plays 14 league matches — 7 at home and 7 away. Of these 14 matches, each team plays 4 opponents twice (home and away) and 5 opponents once. This format ensures balanced exposure across all teams.

The Orange Cap is awarded to the leading run-scorer of the IPL season, while the Purple Cap goes to the leading wicket-taker. Both caps are updated after every match throughout the IPL 2026 season and presented to the final holders during the closing ceremony.

Yes. IPL 2026 features several double-header days, typically on weekends, with two matches in a single day. The first match starts at 3:30 PM IST and the second match starts at 7:30 PM IST. Double-headers are popular for fans wanting to watch multiple matches in one day.

IPL 2026 prize money structure (subject to BCCI confirmation):

• Champion: ₹20 crore
• Runner-up: ₹13 crore
• 3rd place (loser of Q2): ₹7 crore
• 4th place (loser of Eliminator): ₹6.5 crore

Plus individual awards: Orange Cap, Purple Cap, Most Valuable Player, Emerging Player, etc.

The IPL 2026 schedule is the official tournament fixture released by BCCI. Any rescheduling — typically due to weather, logistics, or unforeseen circumstances — is announced by the BCCI through official channels. We update this page daily to reflect the latest schedule changes.

The official IPL 2026 schedule PDF is available on the BCCI's official IPL website at iplt20.com. This page provides the same schedule in a more readable format with daily updates and links to match predictions.

IPL 2026 ticket prices vary by venue, match, and stand:

• General stand: ₹500 – ₹2,500
• Premium stand: ₹2,500 – ₹8,000
• VIP/Pavilion: ₹8,000 – ₹25,000
• Hospitality boxes: ₹25,000+

Tickets are sold on BookMyShow, Paytm Insider, and venue-specific platforms.

Yes, weather can affect IPL 2026 matches. Pre-monsoon showers are common in May across various Indian cities. The DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method is applied if a match is shortened due to rain. Most venues have adequate covers and drainage systems to minimize delays. We track weather forecasts daily for each match.