IPL 2026 Chinnaswamy Stadium schedule: confirmed Bengaluru fixtures, dates and start times
The IPL 2026 Chinnaswamy Stadium schedule is now clear for Bengaluru fans, and the BCCI has released the second phase of the IPL 2026 fixtures in the RCB schedule announcement. IPL 2026 will be played across 10 venues, including Bengaluru, with M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru hosts Match 1: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sat Mar 28 at 7:30 PM IST and M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru hosts Match 11: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings on Sun Apr 5 at 7:30 PM IST.
The 19th season opener is RCB vs SRH at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Mar 28, and RCB vs CSK at Chinnaswamy is scheduled for Apr 5, giving Bengaluru two home matches in the confirmed early schedule. Both fixtures are confirmed at 7:30 PM IST.
| Match No. | Date | Time IST | Teams | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Sat Mar 28 | 7:30 PM IST | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Confirmed |
| Match 11 | Sun Apr 5 | 7:30 PM IST | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Confirmed |
The full IPL 2026 schedule includes 84 matches, according to The Hindu snippet. For Bengaluru, the confirmed picture is limited to these two early home fixtures at Chinnaswamy.
What fans need to know for Chinnaswamy entry and travel
For IPL 2026 at Chinnaswamy, the match-day plan includes QR tickets, metro travel, entry gates, and security arrangements. Fans should use the QR ticket for entry, plan their trip by metro where possible, and follow the gate assigned for the fixture.
Security arrangements are also part of the match-going setup, so allow extra time for screening and controlled access. These are the practical steps that matter before both Bengaluru home games.
| Item | What the source says | Why it matters for fans |
|---|---|---|
| QR tickets | IPL 2026 at Chinnaswamy includes QR tickets | Keep your digital ticket ready for scanning at entry |
| Metro travel | Metro travel is part of the match-day plan | Helps fans reach the stadium with less road congestion |
| Entry gates | Entry gates will be managed for the fixture | Use the correct gate to get in faster |
| Security arrangements | Security arrangements are in place for match-going fans | Expect screening and controlled access before entry |
Quick take for Bengaluru fans
Bengaluru has two confirmed early home fixtures at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: RCB vs SRH on Sat Mar 28 and RCB vs CSK on Sun Apr 5. Both matches start at 7:30 PM IST.
For fans heading to the stadium, the key actions are simple: keep the QR ticket ready, use metro travel if possible, and follow the entry gate and security arrangements on match day.