IPL 2026 opening week venues and matchups: Full Guide

In this article
  1. IPL 2026 opening week venues and matchups: Quick-scan fixture tracker
  2. Key fixtures by date
  3. Full opening-week fixture table
  4. Opening-week double-headers
  5. Tracker notes
  6. Frequently Asked Questions

IPL 2026 opening week venues and matchups: Quick-scan fixture tracker

IPL 2026 opens on March 28, 2026 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru at 7:30 PM IST, and the first 20 scheduled fixtures run through April 12, 2026 with double-headers on April 4, April 5, April 11, and April 12.

All 20 fixtures below are confirmed and scheduled.

Key fixtures by date

  • March 28: RCB vs SRH
  • March 29: MI vs KKR
  • March 30: RR vs CSK
  • March 31: PBKS vs GT
  • April 1: LSG vs DC
  • April 2: KKR vs SRH
  • April 3: CSK vs PBKS
  • April 4: DC vs MI, GT vs RR
  • April 5: SRH vs LSG, RCB vs CSK
  • April 6: KKR vs PBKS
  • April 7: RR vs MI
  • April 8: DC vs GT
  • April 9: KKR vs LSG
  • April 10: RR vs RCB
  • April 11: PBKS vs SRH, CSK vs DC
  • April 12: LSG vs GT, MI vs RCB

Full opening-week fixture table

Match No. Date Day Time (IST) Teams Venue
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 1 Apr 2026 Wed 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
6 2 Apr 2026 Thu 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Eden Gardens, Kolkata
7 3 Apr 2026 Fri 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
8 4 Apr 2026 Sat 3:30 PM Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
9 4 Apr 2026 Sat 7:30 PM Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
10 5 Apr 2026 Sun 3:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
11 5 Apr 2026 Sun 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
12 6 Apr 2026 Mon 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Eden Gardens, Kolkata
13 7 Apr 2026 Tue 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
14 8 Apr 2026 Wed 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
15 9 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

Opening-week double-headers

Date Afternoon game (3:30 PM IST) Evening game (7:30 PM IST)
4 Apr 2026 Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals
5 Apr 2026 Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
11 Apr 2026 Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals
12 Apr 2026 Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Tracker notes

The opening block runs from March 28 to April 12, 2026 and includes venues in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Jaipur, Mohali, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad. The four double-header dates are April 4, April 5, April 11, and April 12, with afternoon starts at 3:30 PM IST and evening starts at 7:30 PM IST.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When does IPL 2026 opening week venues and matchups begin?

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

What are the IPL 2026 opening week venues and matchups from March 28 to April 12?

The opening block runs from March 28 to April 12, 2026, with 20 scheduled fixtures. Venues include Bengaluru, Mumbai, Jaipur, Mohali, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad.

Where is the IPL 2026 opening match being played?

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

How many double-headers are in the IPL 2026 opening week venues and matchups?

There are four double-header dates in the opening block. They fall on April 4, April 5, April 11, and April 12, 2026, with afternoon games at 3:30 PM IST and evening games at 7:30 PM IST.

Which teams play in the IPL 2026 opening week venues and matchups on April 5?

Sunrisers Hyderabad play Lucknow Super Giants in the afternoon on April 5, 2026. Royal Challengers Bengaluru then face Chennai Super Kings in the evening at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

How many opening-week fixtures does IPL 2026 have?

IPL 2026 has 20 scheduled opening-block fixtures from March 28 to April 12, 2026. All 20 matches listed in the fixture table are confirmed and scheduled.

Which venues host the most IPL 2026 opening week venues and matchups?

Eden Gardens, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, and the two Bengaluru and Mumbai venues each host multiple opening-block matches. The fixture list also includes Mohali, Lucknow, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad.