IPL 2026 opening week schedule by date: Full

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the IPL 2026 opening week schedule by date begin and end?

The IPL 2026 opening week schedule by date runs from March 30 to April 5, 2026. It starts after the season opener on March 28 and the second match on March 29. The window covers nine confirmed fixtures in chronological order.

What is the first match in the IPL 2026 opening week schedule by date?

The first opening-week match is Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings on Monday, March 30, 2026. It starts at 7:30 PM IST at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. This is Match 3 of the season.

How many matches are listed in the IPL 2026 opening week schedule by date?

There are nine confirmed fixtures in the IPL 2026 opening week schedule by date. The list runs from Match 3 on March 30 to Match 11 on April 5. Two days in the window, April 4 and April 5, are double-header days.

Where are the IPL 2026 opening week matches being played?

The opening week matches are spread across nine cities: Jaipur, Mohali, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Each fixture in the schedule table includes its venue and city. The week ends with Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru on April 5.

What are the two afternoon matches in the IPL 2026 opening week schedule by date?

The two afternoon starts are Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians on April 4 at 3:30 PM IST and Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants on April 5 at 3:30 PM IST. Both matches are part of the opening-week double headers. All other listed fixtures start at 7:30 PM IST.

Which days have double headers in the IPL 2026 opening week schedule by date?

Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5 are the double-header days in the IPL 2026 opening week schedule by date. Each of those days has two matches listed in the official timetable. April 4 features DC vs MI and GT vs RR, while April 5 features SRH vs LSG and RCB vs CSK.

Will the IPL 2026 opening week schedule by date include Chennai Super Kings twice?

Chennai Super Kings play twice in the opening week schedule. They face Rajasthan Royals on March 30 and Punjab Kings on April 3, then meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 5. That gives CSK three matches in the March 30 to April 5 window.