Mumbai Indians fixtures and season outlook 2026
Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 thread opens at Wankhede, but the official fixture release quickly puts them into a short travel cycle. The confirmed opener is Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders on Sun Mar 29, 7:30 PM IST at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, and the next two away checks come in Delhi and Jaipur.
The second phase of the IPL 2026 schedule has now been officially released, and MI fans have the confirmed opening run from the schedule announcement. The source material here confirms the first four league fixtures, while also noting that MI now have the full list of 70 league-stage matches after the release.
Mumbai Indians fixtures
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Mar 29 | 7:30 PM IST | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai |
| Sat Apr 4 | 3:30 PM IST | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Delhi |
| Tue Apr 7 | 7:30 PM IST | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Jaipur |
| Sun Apr 12 | 7:30 PM IST | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai |
Season outlook
| Stretch | What it means | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29 opener at Wankhede | MI begin with a home fixture against KKR | The campaign starts in Mumbai before the schedule shifts onto the road |
| Mar 29 to Apr 4 | Six-day gap before the first away game in Delhi | A clear reset window before the first travel block |
| Apr 4 to Apr 7 | Delhi followed quickly by Jaipur | MI’s first two away trips come in a tight sequence across two cities |
| Apr 7 to Apr 12 | Five-day gap before the return to Wankhede | The early run closes with a home fixture after the Delhi-Jaipur stretch |
The pattern is simple and sharp: home opener, then Delhi, then Jaipur, then back to Mumbai. That is the early rhythm of Mumbai Indians’ 2026 league campaign in the official IPL fixture release.
MI’s first four confirmed league matches are spread across March 29, April 4, April 7, and April 12. For now, that gives the schedule thread its clearest line: a home launch, two quick away trips, and a return to Wankhede in the opening fortnight.