Mumbai Indians fixtures and season outlook 2026: confirmed early run
Mumbai Indians fixtures and season outlook 2026 starts with a clear four-match thread: March 29 vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, then April 4 vs Delhi Capitals in Delhi, April 7 vs Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, and April 12 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru back at Wankhede. The second phase of the IPL 2026 schedule is officially released, and MI fans now have the confirmed opening sequence in hand.
Mumbai Indians begin IPL 2026 at home against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. From there, the early run moves quickly into two away fixtures before a return to Mumbai by April 12.
Confirmed Mumbai Indians early fixtures in IPL 2026
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | March 29, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Kolkata Knight Riders | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Match 2 | April 4, 2026 | 3:30 PM IST | Delhi Capitals | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Match 3 | April 7, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Rajasthan Royals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Match 4 | April 12, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Mumbai Indians’ second confirmed fixture is away to Delhi Capitals on April 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM IST at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. They then play Rajasthan Royals on April 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, before hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Early-run summary
| Phase | Fixture | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Home start | KKR at Wankhede on March 29 | MI open the season in Mumbai at home |
| First away trip | DC in Delhi on April 4 | The schedule shifts immediately into an away fixture |
| Second away trip | RR in Jaipur on April 7 | MI stay on the road for a second straight away game |
| Quick return home | RCB at Wankhede on April 12 | The early run circles back to Wankhede |
Mumbai Indians are five-time champions, and the schedule shows a straightforward early test built around home comfort, travel, and a quick reset in Mumbai. With the second phase of the IPL 2026 schedule officially released, the first four confirmed fixtures give MI fans a clean view of the opening stretch.