Mumbai Indians fixtures and season outlook 2026
Mumbai Indians start IPL 2026 with a clear early pattern: a home opener against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 29, 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai at 7:30 PM IST, then a northbound trip to Delhi Capitals on April 4, 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi at 3:30 PM IST, followed by Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on April 7, 2026 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur at 7:30 PM IST, and a return to Wankhede to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.
The league-wide schedule now includes all 70 league-stage matches, but the supplied MI corpus confirms only these first four fixtures. For the five-time champions, that opening run gives the clearest early read on how the season begins.
Confirmed Mumbai Indians fixtures
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Opponent | Venue | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | March 29, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Kolkata Knight Riders | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Home |
| Match 2 | April 4, 2026 | 3:30 PM IST | Delhi Capitals | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Away |
| Match 3 | April 7, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Rajasthan Royals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Away |
| Match 4 | April 12, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Home |
Match 1
MI begin at Wankhede against KKR, so the season opens in familiar surroundings. That gives them a home-base start before the schedule turns away from Mumbai.
Match 2
The next stop is Delhi on April 4, which starts the northbound travel block immediately after the opener. That swing from home to away is the first real test of their early rhythm.
Match 3
Jaipur follows on April 7, giving MI a second straight away fixture in quick succession. The short turnaround means the opening stretch stays on the road without much breathing space.
Match 4
RCB come to Wankhede on April 12, giving MI a second home game already locked into the first four fixtures. After two away matches, this is the chance to reset back in Mumbai.
Season outlook
| Phase | What the schedule shows | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Home opener | KKR visit Wankhede on March 29 | MI start at home, which sets the tone in a familiar venue before travel begins |
| Northbound away trip | Delhi is next on April 4 | The opener is followed by an immediate move north, so travel becomes part of the early season rhythm |
| Short away leg | Jaipur comes on April 7 | A second straight away game keeps the pressure on the opening block and limits recovery time |
| Second home game | RCB arrive at Wankhede on April 12 | MI get a quick return to home conditions after two away fixtures, which can help reset the campaign |
| Opening block | Only the first four MI fixtures are confirmed in the supplied corpus | The early schedule is the only verified guide to MI’s season start, even though fans now have the full 70-match league list |
What the tracker shows for MI
This is an IPL 2026 preview focused on the confirmed fixture order. Mumbai Indians’ early schedule is simple to read: home first, then Delhi, then Jaipur, then back to Wankhede.
That gives the five-time champions two home games in their first four confirmed fixtures, with Wankhede already locked in for March 29 and April 12. For now, later-season details are yet to be confirmed in the supplied corpus, so this tracker stays tied to the verified opening block.