IPL 2026 schedule and results first 20 matches: Full

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  1. IPL 2026 schedule and results first 20 matches
  2. IPL 2026 league-stage phase note
  3. Frequently Asked Questions

IPL 2026 schedule and results first 20 matches

This is the confirmed IPL 2026 opening 20-match block, running from March 28 to April 12, 2026. Every fixture in this phase is listed as Scheduled, and the table below gives the full Match 1 to Match 20 rundown for quick mobile reference.

Match No. Date Day Time IST Teams Venue Status
1 28 Mar 2026 Sat 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Scheduled
2 29 Mar 2026 Sun 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Scheduled
3 30 Mar 2026 Mon 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Scheduled
4 31 Mar 2026 Tue 7:30 PM Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali Scheduled
5 01 Apr 2026 Wed 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Scheduled
6 02 Apr 2026 Thu 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Eden Gardens, Kolkata Scheduled
7 03 Apr 2026 Fri 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Scheduled
8 04 Apr 2026 Sat 3:30 PM Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Scheduled
9 04 Apr 2026 Sat 7:30 PM Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Scheduled
10 05 Apr 2026 Sun 3:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Scheduled
11 05 Apr 2026 Sun 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Scheduled
12 06 Apr 2026 Mon 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Eden Gardens, Kolkata Scheduled
13 07 Apr 2026 Tue 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Scheduled
14 08 Apr 2026 Wed 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Scheduled
15 09 Apr 2026 Thu 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Eden Gardens, Kolkata Scheduled
16 10 Apr 2026 Fri 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Scheduled
17 11 Apr 2026 Sat 3:30 PM Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali Scheduled
18 11 Apr 2026 Sat 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Scheduled
19 12 Apr 2026 Sun 3:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Scheduled
20 12 Apr 2026 Sun 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Scheduled

The opening block includes four double-header dates: April 4, April 5, April 11, and April 12. It also moves across a wide spread of venues, including Bengaluru, Jaipur, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow, Delhi, Mohali, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai.

IPL 2026 league-stage phase note

According to the official IPL 2026 schedule / BCCI announcement, the opening 20-match block is part of the league stage, and the remaining league stage, comprising 50 matches, will be played from April 13 to May 24, 2026, across 12 venues in India.

Phase Dates Match Count Venues
Opening 20-match block Mar 28, 2026 to Apr 12, 2026 20 12 venues in India
Remaining league stage Apr 13, 2026 to May 24, 2026 50 12 venues in India

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the IPL 2026 schedule and results first 20 matches block begin?

The IPL 2026 schedule and results first 20 matches block begins on March 28, 2026. Match 1 is Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

What are the dates for the IPL 2026 schedule and results first 20 matches?

The IPL 2026 schedule and results first 20 matches run from March 28 to April 12, 2026. Every fixture in this opening block is listed as Scheduled in the article.

How many double-header days are in the IPL 2026 schedule and results first 20 matches?

There are four double-header days in the opening 20-match block. Those dates are April 4, April 5, April 11, and April 12, 2026.

Where are the IPL 2026 schedule and results first 20 matches being played?

The opening 20 matches are spread across 12 venues in India. The article lists grounds in Bengaluru, Jaipur, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow, Delhi, Mohali, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai.

How many matches are included in the IPL 2026 schedule and results first 20 matches article?

The article covers 20 matches in the opening IPL 2026 block. It lists Match 1 to Match 20 with dates, venues, and status.

What happens after the IPL 2026 schedule and results first 20 matches block ends?

The remaining IPL 2026 league stage starts on April 13, 2026 and runs until May 24, 2026. According to the official IPL 2026 schedule / BCCI announcement, that phase has 50 matches across 12 venues in India.

Will the IPL 2026 schedule and results first 20 matches include live results?

The article currently shows the first 20 matches as Scheduled, not completed results. Live scores or result updates are not included in the source material provided.

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