IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team: Full

IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team: Full fixture table

Match-by-match master table for the opening week

According to the BCCI’s IPL 2026 fixture release, the opening block runs from Sat Mar 28 to Sun Apr 12 and includes 20 confirmed matches. The IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team below lists every game in order, with date, day, IST start time, teams and venue for quick scanning.

Team-by-team opening-week thread

This is the fastest way to track the IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team. Each franchise’s listed fixtures are grouped below, with the dates, times and venues pulled from the confirmed opening 20-match slate.

There are four double-header days in the block: Apr 4, Apr 5, Apr 11 and Apr 12. For a broader view of the league calendar, see IPL 2026 schedule.

Key takeaway: The opening 20-match IPL 2026 block is fully mapped, and every team’s first-week fixtures are now easy to scan by date, time and venue.

IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team: Franchise-by-franchise fixture thread

IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team: franchise-by-franchise fixture thread

The IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team is spread across 20 confirmed matches from Mar 28 to Apr 12, with every fixture listed as scheduled and no results included in the source material, according to the BCCI’s official release and match listings reported by outlets such as Yahoo Sports and The Statesman. For quick lookup, the team-by-team thread below groups each franchise’s opening-week games, dates, times and venues in one place.

Double-header days in the opening block

For readers tracking the IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team, the key scan points are simple: RCB, KKR, RR, MI, PBKS, DC, GT, LSG, CSK and SRH all have at least two fixtures in the first 20 matches, and the opening stretch includes four double-header days. If you want the full date-by-date view, check the IPL 2026 schedule alongside this franchise thread.

Key takeaway: The opening 20-match IPL 2026 block is packed with repeat appearances for every major franchise, making this team-by-team fixture thread the fastest way to track when and where each side plays.

IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team: Frequently Asked Questions

IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team is fully mapped across the first 20 confirmed fixtures, running from Saturday, March 28 to Sunday, April 12, with every match listed as scheduled and no results included in the source material, per the Yahoo Sports schedule roundup and the confirmed fixture list.

Which teams play multiple times in the opening 20 matches?

Several franchises are on the board more than once, which is why the IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team is easiest to track in team-by-team form. Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, and Lucknow Super Giants all appear at least twice in the first 20 matches.

When are the double-header days?

There are four double-header days in the opening block, according to the confirmed schedule. Those dates are Saturday, April 4; Sunday, April 5; Saturday, April 11; and Sunday, April 12.

What are the main start times in the opening week?

Most fixtures begin at 7:30 PM IST, with afternoon starts reserved for the double-header days. The confirmed 3:30 PM IST games are DC vs MI, SRH vs LSG, PBKS vs SRH, LSG vs GT, and the other afternoon slot on the same double-header dates.

For a full match-by-match rundown, see IPL 2026 schedule. For team-specific squad context, check IPL 2026 team previews.

Key takeaway: The opening 20 IPL 2026 fixtures are spread across 10 teams, four double-header days, and a mix of 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM IST starts, making the team-by-team view the quickest way to track the first fortnight.