IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team: full franchise-by-franchise fixture map
IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team runs from March 28 to April 12, 2026, and the confirmed opening block gives every franchise multiple fixtures to track at a glance, according to the released schedule. The first match is Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 PM IST at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. For readers cross-checking the full order of games, see the IPL 2026 schedule alongside this team-by-team map.
Team-by-team opening week fixture map
| Team | Match 1 | Match 2 | Match 3 | Date(s) | Time(s) IST | Venue(s) | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | vs Rajasthan Royals | vs Punjab Kings | vs Delhi Capitals | Mar 30, Apr 3, Apr 11 | 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Jaipur, Chennai, Chennai | RR, PBKS, DC |
| Delhi Capitals | vs Lucknow Super Giants | vs Mumbai Indians | vs Gujarat Titans | Apr 1, Apr 4, Apr 8 | 7:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Lucknow, Delhi, Delhi | LSG, MI, GT |
| Gujarat Titans | vs Punjab Kings | vs Rajasthan Royals | vs Delhi Capitals | Mar 31, Apr 4, Apr 8 | 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Mohali, Ahmedabad, Delhi | PBKS, RR, DC |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | vs Mumbai Indians | vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | vs Punjab Kings | Mar 29, Apr 2, Apr 6 | 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Mumbai, Kolkata, Kolkata | MI, SRH, PBKS |
| Lucknow Super Giants | vs Delhi Capitals | vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | vs Gujarat Titans | Apr 1, Apr 5, Apr 12 | 7:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM | Lucknow, Hyderabad, Lucknow | DC, SRH, GT |
| Mumbai Indians | vs Kolkata Knight Riders | vs Delhi Capitals | vs Rajasthan Royals | Mar 29, Apr 4, Apr 7 | 7:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur | KKR, DC, RR |
| Punjab Kings | vs Gujarat Titans | vs Chennai Super Kings | vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Mar 31, Apr 3, Apr 6 | 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Mohali, Chennai, Kolkata | GT, CSK, KKR |
| Rajasthan Royals | vs Chennai Super Kings | vs Gujarat Titans | vs Mumbai Indians | Mar 30, Apr 4, Apr 7 | 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Jaipur | CSK, GT, MI |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | vs Chennai Super Kings | vs Rajasthan Royals | Mar 28, Apr 5, Apr 10 | 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Jaipur | SRH, CSK, RR |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | vs Kolkata Knight Riders | vs Lucknow Super Giants | Mar 28, Apr 2, Apr 5 | 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 3:30 PM | Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad | RCB, KKR, LSG |
The IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team is especially useful for fans following one franchise across the first block: KKR, RR, RCB, CSK, PBKS, and MI all feature in three confirmed matches, while the remaining sides also have three-game opening runs in the provided fixture set. The only double-header dates in this block are April 4, April 5, April 11, and April 12, so those are the key days to bookmark if you are tracking multiple teams at once.
Chronological cross-check of the opening block
| Match No. | Date | Time IST | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 28 | 7:30 PM | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru |
| 2 | Mar 29 | 7:30 PM | MI vs KKR | Mumbai |
| 3 | Mar 30 | 7:30 PM | RR vs CSK | Jaipur |
| 4 | Mar 31 | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs GT | Mohali |
| 5 | Apr 1 | 7:30 PM | LSG vs DC | Lucknow |
| 6 | Apr 2 | 7:30 PM | KKR vs SRH | Kolkata |
| 7 | Apr 3 | 7:30 PM | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai |
| 8 | Apr 4 | 3:30 PM | DC vs MI | Delhi |
| 9 | Apr 4 | 7:30 PM | GT vs RR | Ahmedabad |
| 10 | Apr 5 | 3:30 PM | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad |
| 11 | Apr 5 | 7:30 PM | RCB vs CSK | Bengaluru |
| 12 | Apr 6 | 7:30 PM | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata |
| 13 | Apr 7 | 7:30 PM | RR vs MI | Jaipur |
| 14 | Apr 8 | 7:30 PM | DC vs GT | Delhi |
| 15 | Apr 9 | 7:30 PM | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata |
| 16 | Apr 10 | 7:30 PM | RR vs RCB | Jaipur |
| 17 | Apr 11 | 3:30 PM | PBKS vs SRH | Mohali |
| 18 | Apr 11 | 7:30 PM | CSK vs DC | Chennai |
| 19 | Apr 12 | 3:30 PM | LSG vs GT | Lucknow |
| 20 | Apr 12 | 7:30 PM | MI vs RCB | Mumbai |
Key takeaway: The opening block is a clean three-match snapshot for every IPL 2026 franchise, with exact dates, venues, and IST start times already confirmed.
IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team: chronological match list for cross-checking
IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team: chronological match list for cross-checking
The IPL 2026 opening week runs from March 28 to April 12, 2026, and the confirmed block includes 20 matches. Here is the date-by-date list, per the official fixture set, so you can cross-check the opening block quickly against the IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team overview.
| Match No. | Date | Time IST | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Mar 2026 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 2 | 29 Mar 2026 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 3 | 30 Mar 2026 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 4 | 31 Mar 2026 | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| 5 | 1 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 6 | 2 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 7 | 3 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 8 | 4 Apr 2026 | 3:30 PM | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 9 | 4 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 10 | 5 Apr 2026 | 3:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 11 | 5 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 12 | 6 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 13 | 7 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 14 | 8 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 15 | 9 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 16 | 10 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 17 | 11 Apr 2026 | 3:30 PM | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| 18 | 11 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 19 | 12 Apr 2026 | 3:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 20 | 12 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Team-by-team cross-check
This chronological view confirms the key double-header days: April 4, April 5, April 11, and April 12. It also shows the busiest repeat venues in the opening block, including Eden Gardens, Kolkata and Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, both of which host three listed matches.
For readers tracking a single franchise, the fixtures above align with the fuller IPL 2026 opening week fixtures team-by-team thread. The opening-week schedule by team is especially useful here because every side appears multiple times in the same window, making it easier to verify opponents and start times without scanning the full league calendar.
Key takeaway: The confirmed IPL 2026 opening block features 20 matches from March 28 to April 12, with four double-header days and every franchise appearing at least once for easy cross-checking.
IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team: Frequently Asked Questions
IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team runs from March 28 to April 12, 2026, with each franchise listed below by its first-week fixtures in the confirmed block, per the schedule provided by the BCCI-linked fixture release reported by Yahoo Sports. The opening block includes 20 matches, and the first double-header arrives on April 4.
Which teams play first in IPL 2026 opening week?
| Team | Match 1 | Match 2 | Match 3 | Date(s) | Time(s) IST | Venue(s) | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | vs RR | vs PBKS | vs DC | Mar 30, Apr 3, Apr 11 | 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Jaipur, Chennai, Chennai | RR, PBKS, DC |
| Delhi Capitals | vs LSG | vs MI | vs GT | Apr 1, Apr 4, Apr 8 | 7:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Lucknow, Delhi, Delhi | LSG, MI, GT |
| Gujarat Titans | vs PBKS | vs RR | vs DC | Mar 31, Apr 4, Apr 8 | 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Mohali, Ahmedabad, Delhi | PBKS, RR, DC |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | vs MI | vs SRH | vs PBKS | Mar 29, Apr 2, Apr 6 | 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Mumbai, Kolkata, Kolkata | MI, SRH, PBKS |
| Lucknow Super Giants | vs DC | vs SRH | vs GT | Apr 1, Apr 5, Apr 12 | 7:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM | Lucknow, Hyderabad, Lucknow | DC, SRH, GT |
| Mumbai Indians | vs KKR | vs DC | vs RR | Mar 29, Apr 4, Apr 7 | 7:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur | KKR, DC, RR |
| Punjab Kings | vs GT | vs CSK | vs KKR | Mar 31, Apr 3, Apr 6 | 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Mohali, Chennai, Kolkata | GT, CSK, KKR |
| Rajasthan Royals | vs CSK | vs GT | vs MI | Mar 30, Apr 4, Apr 7 | 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Jaipur | CSK, GT, MI |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | vs SRH | vs CSK | vs RR | Mar 28, Apr 5, Apr 10 | 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM | Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Jaipur | SRH, CSK, RR |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | vs RCB | vs KKR | vs LSG | Mar 28, Apr 2, Apr 5 | 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 3:30 PM | Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad | RCB, KKR, LSG |
For readers cross-checking the order, the first IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team match is RCB vs SRH on March 28 at 7:30 PM IST in Bengaluru. The opening week also features three double-header days: April 4, April 5, and April 11.
What are the key opening-week double-header days?
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4 | DC vs MI | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| Apr 4 | GT vs RR | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 5 | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| Apr 5 | RCB vs CSK | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 11 | PBKS vs SRH | Mohali | 3:30 PM |
| Apr 11 | CSK vs DC | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
That means fans tracking the IPL 2026 opening week schedule by team should circle the weekend clusters first, especially the two Saturday double-headers and the Sunday split on April 5. For a broader cross-check, see the full IPL 2026 schedule.
How many opening-week matches does each team play?
- RCB: 3
- SRH: 3
- KKR: 3
- PBKS: 3
- CSK: 3
- DC: 3
- GT: 3
- RR: 3
- MI: 3
- LSG: 3
Every franchise appears exactly three times in the confirmed opening block, which makes this a clean team-by-team reference rather than a league-wide dump. If you want squad context next, check IPL 2026 squads.
Key takeaway: Every IPL 2026 team plays three opening-week matches in the March 28-April 12 fixture block, with RCB vs SRH starting the season and three double-header days shaping the early schedule.