IPL 2026 schedule latest update: confirmed fixtures and season window
The IPL 2026 schedule latest update is here: the season runs from March 28 to May 31, 2026, and the opener is Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. This is a confirmed fixture list, not a squad story, standings update, or prediction piece.
IPL 2026 confirmed schedule
| Date | Day | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2026 | Saturday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM IST | not confirmed in source |
| April 7, 2026 | Tuesday | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | not confirmed in source |
| April 8, 2026 | Wednesday | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | not confirmed in source |
| April 10, 2026 | Friday | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | not confirmed in source | Guwahati |
| April 11, 2026 | Saturday | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | not confirmed in source | Chandigarh |
The IPLT20 fixture page says the competition includes dates, venues, and match center updates. The broader IPL 2026 hub also tracks live scores, latest news, player stats, full schedule, and team standings, but this article stays focused on the fixtures.
Opening stretch at a glance
| Date | Fixture | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM IST | not confirmed in source |
| March 29, 2026 | Match confirmed in schedule snippets | not confirmed in source | not confirmed in source |
| March 30, 2026 | Match confirmed in schedule snippets | not confirmed in source | not confirmed in source |
| April 7, 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | not confirmed in source |
| April 8, 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | not confirmed in source |
| April 10, 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | not confirmed in source | Guwahati |
| April 11, 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | not confirmed in source | Chandigarh |
The schedule snippets also confirm matches on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and Monday, March 30, 2026. India Today and Vi say the schedule covers match timings, venues, and fixtures for 10 teams.
What the schedule confirms
The Olympics.com listing confirms Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians on April 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM and Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans on April 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The first-20-matches snippet also confirms RR vs RCB in Guwahati on April 10, 2026 and PBKS vs SRH in Chandigarh on April 11, 2026.
For fans, this means the opening run of IPL 2026 is already mapped out by date, time, and selected venues. Use this schedule to track the early fixtures and follow the official match updates as the season gets underway.