IPL 2026 opening match time and venue: Official

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  1. IPL 2026 opening match time and venue: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
  2. Opening IPL 2026 fixtures
  3. Frequently Asked Questions

IPL 2026 opening match time and venue: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

The IPL 2026 opening match time and venue are set for Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Match 1 is the first game of IPL 2026 and sits at the top of the officially released fixture list.

Opening IPL 2026 fixtures

Match No. Date Time IST Teams Venue
1 Saturday, March 28, 2026 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
2 Sunday, March 29, 2026 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
3 Monday, March 30, 2026 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
4 Tuesday, March 31, 2026 7:30 PM Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
5 Wednesday, April 1, 2026 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
6 Thursday, April 2, 2026 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Eden Gardens, Kolkata
7 Friday, April 3, 2026 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

The opening seven fixtures run from March 28 to April 3, all at 7:30 PM IST, with venues confirmed across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Jaipur, Mohali, Lucknow, Kolkata, and Chennai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the IPL 2026 opening match time and venue confirmed for?

The IPL 2026 opening match time and venue are confirmed for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST. The first game is Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. It is Match 1 of the officially released fixture list.

Where is the IPL 2026 opening match being played?

The IPL 2026 opening match is being played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Sunrisers Hyderabad there on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST.

What is the IPL 2026 opening match time and venue for RCB vs SRH?

The IPL 2026 opening match time and venue for RCB vs SRH are 7:30 PM IST at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The fixture is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026. It opens the IPL 2026 season.

How many opening fixtures are listed in IPL 2026?

Seven opening fixtures are listed for IPL 2026. They run from March 28 to April 3, 2026, and all start at 7:30 PM IST. The venues are Bengaluru, Mumbai, Jaipur, Mohali, Lucknow, Kolkata, and Chennai.

When do the first seven IPL 2026 matches start?

The first seven IPL 2026 matches start on Saturday, March 28, 2026, and run through Friday, April 3, 2026. Every one of those fixtures is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST. The opening stretch covers seven different venues.

Where are the opening IPL 2026 fixtures being held?

The opening IPL 2026 fixtures are being held in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Jaipur, Mohali, Lucknow, Kolkata, and Chennai. Those venues host Matches 1 to 7 in the official schedule. Each of the seven games is set for 7:30 PM IST.

What is the first match of IPL 2026?

The first match of IPL 2026 is Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad. It is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST. The venue is M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.