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IPL 2026 first 20 matches venue guide

This guide shows where the first 20 IPL 2026 matches are being played, with dates, IST start times, and the 10 stadiums involved. It covers the opening block from March 28 to April 12, 2026, in a format that is quick to scan on mobile.

This is the full Match 1 to Match 20 list in date order, so the table below does the heavy lifting for readers checking fixtures fast.

IPL 2026 first 20 matches: full fixture table

Below is the full Match 1 to Match 20 list for the opening block, covering the period from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

Match No. Date Day Time IST Teams Venue City
1 28 Mar 2026 Sat 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru
2 29 Mar 2026 Sun 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Wankhede Stadium Mumbai
3 30 Mar 2026 Mon 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur
4 31 Mar 2026 Tue 7:30 PM Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IS Bindra Stadium Mohali
5 01 Apr 2026 Wed 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow
6 02 Apr 2026 Thu 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Eden Gardens Kolkata
7 03 Apr 2026 Fri 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings M. A. Chidambaram Stadium Chennai
8 04 Apr 2026 Sat 3:30 PM Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi
9 04 Apr 2026 Sat 7:30 PM Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad
10 05 Apr 2026 Sun 3:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad
11 05 Apr 2026 Sun 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru
12 06 Apr 2026 Mon 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Eden Gardens Kolkata
13 07 Apr 2026 Tue 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur
14 08 Apr 2026 Wed 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi
15 09 Apr 2026 Thu 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Eden Gardens Kolkata
16 10 Apr 2026 Fri 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur
17 11 Apr 2026 Sat 3:30 PM Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IS Bindra Stadium Mohali
18 11 Apr 2026 Sat 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals M. A. Chidambaram Stadium Chennai
19 12 Apr 2026 Sun 3:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow
20 12 Apr 2026 Sun 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wankhede Stadium Mumbai

Repeat grounds in the first 20 IPL 2026 matches

Some grounds host multiple games in the opening block, and these are the ones that appear more than once.

Venue City Number of Matches in First 20 Match Nos.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru 2 1, 11
Wankhede Stadium Mumbai 2 2, 20
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur 3 3, 13, 16
IS Bindra Stadium Mohali 2 4, 17
Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow 2 5, 19
Eden Gardens Kolkata 3 6, 12, 15
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium Chennai 2 7, 18
Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi 2 8, 14
Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad 1 9
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad 1 10

Double-header days in the opening block

The four split days are the key dates when the schedule jumps between venues in the same day. Those are April 4, April 5, April 11, and April 12.

Date Afternoon Match Evening Match Venue/City
04 Apr 2026 Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Delhi / Ahmedabad
05 Apr 2026 Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Hyderabad / Bengaluru
11 Apr 2026 Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Mohali / Chennai
12 Apr 2026 Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Lucknow / Mumbai

The first 20 IPL 2026 matches run from March 28 to April 12, 2026, across 10 venues and four double-header days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the IPL 2026 first 20 matches venue guide cover?

The IPL 2026 first 20 matches venue guide covers the opening block from March 28 to April 12, 2026. It lists Match 1 to Match 20 in date order, along with venues, cities, and IST start times.

Where is the first IPL 2026 match being played in the IPL 2026 first 20 matches venue guide?

The first IPL 2026 match is being played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. It is Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on 28 March 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.

How many venues are used in the IPL 2026 first 20 matches venue guide?

The first 20 IPL 2026 matches are spread across 10 venues. Those grounds include Bengaluru, Mumbai, Jaipur, Mohali, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad.

What are the double-header days in the IPL 2026 first 20 matches venue guide?

The double-header days are April 4, April 5, April 11, and April 12, 2026. Each of those dates has one afternoon match and one evening match at two different venues.

How many times do Eden Gardens and Sawai Mansingh Stadium host matches in the first 20 IPL 2026 games?

Eden Gardens and Sawai Mansingh Stadium each host 3 matches in the first 20 IPL 2026 games. Eden Gardens stages matches 6, 12, and 15, while Sawai Mansingh Stadium hosts 3, 13, and 16.

Can I find the full IPL 2026 first 20 matches venue guide in date order?

The full IPL 2026 first 20 matches venue guide is already arranged in date order. It runs from Match 1 on 28 March 2026 to Match 20 on 12 April 2026.

Where are the IPL 2026 first 20 matches venue guide double-header games played on April 12?

The April 12, 2026 double-header is split between Lucknow and Mumbai. Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans is at Ekana Cricket Stadium, and Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru is at Wankhede Stadium.