IPL 2026 Opening Week Venues Guide Updated

In this article
  1. IPL 2026 opening week venues guide updated
  2. Opening-week fixture table
  3. Venue load across the opening week
  4. Quick venue-by-venue note
  5. Frequently Asked Questions

IPL 2026 opening week venues guide updated

This updated opening week venues guide covers the confirmed IPL 2026 fixtures from March 28 to April 12, 2026. The first-week spread is led by Eden Gardens, Kolkata and Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, which host three matches each, while Bengaluru and Mumbai host two each.

It is a fixture-and-stadium reference only, not a preview, fantasy piece or results update. Use it to check where and when each confirmed IPL 2026 opening-week match is being played.

Opening-week fixture table

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

Venue load across the opening week

Venue City Opening-week matches hosted Match dates
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru 2 Match 1: Mar 28 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad; Match 11: Apr 5 vs Chennai Super Kings
Wankhede Stadium Mumbai 2 Match 2: Mar 29 vs Kolkata Knight Riders; Match 20: Apr 12 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur 3 Match 3: Mar 30 vs Chennai Super Kings; Match 13: Apr 7 vs Mumbai Indians; Match 16: Apr 10 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
IS Bindra Stadium Mohali 2 Match 4: Mar 31 vs Gujarat Titans; Match 17: Apr 11 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow 2 Match 5: Apr 1 vs Delhi Capitals; Match 19: Apr 12 vs Gujarat Titans
Eden Gardens Kolkata 3 Match 6: Apr 2 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad; Match 12: Apr 6 vs Punjab Kings; Match 15: Apr 9 vs Lucknow Super Giants
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium Chennai 2 Match 7: Apr 3 vs Punjab Kings; Match 18: Apr 11 vs Delhi Capitals
Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi 2 Match 8: Apr 4 vs Mumbai Indians; Match 14: Apr 8 vs Gujarat Titans
Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad 1 Match 9: Apr 4 vs Rajasthan Royals
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad 1 Match 10: Apr 5 vs Lucknow Super Giants

Quick venue-by-venue note

  • Bengaluru: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium hosts 2 matches, on Mar 28 and Apr 5.
  • Mumbai: Wankhede Stadium hosts 2 matches, on Mar 29 and Apr 12.
  • Jaipur: Sawai Mansingh Stadium hosts 3 matches, on Mar 30, Apr 7 and Apr 10.
  • Mohali: IS Bindra Stadium hosts 2 matches, on Mar 31 and Apr 11.
  • Lucknow: Ekana Cricket Stadium hosts 2 matches, on Apr 1 and Apr 12.
  • Kolkata: Eden Gardens hosts 3 matches, on Apr 2, Apr 6 and Apr 9.
  • Chennai: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium hosts 2 matches, on Apr 3 and Apr 11.
  • Delhi: Arun Jaitley Stadium hosts 2 matches, on Apr 4 and Apr 8.
  • Ahmedabad: Narendra Modi Stadium hosts 1 match, on Apr 4.
  • Hyderabad: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium hosts 1 match, on Apr 5.

The confirmed IPL 2026 playoffs are scheduled between May 26 and 31 across three cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IPL 2026 opening week venues guide updated about?

The IPL 2026 opening week venues guide updated lists the confirmed fixtures and stadiums from March 28 to April 12, 2026. It is a fixture-and-stadium reference only, not a preview or results update. Use it to check where each opening-week match is being played.

When does the IPL 2026 opening week start in the updated venues guide?

The IPL 2026 opening week starts on March 28, 2026. The first match is Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru at 7:30 PM IST.

Where are the most matches in the IPL 2026 opening week venues guide updated?

Eden Gardens in Kolkata and Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur host the most opening-week matches, with three each. Bengaluru, Mumbai, Mohali, Lucknow, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad also feature in the schedule.

How many matches does the IPL 2026 opening week venues guide updated list?

The IPL 2026 opening week venues guide updated lists 20 confirmed matches. The fixtures run from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

Which venues host two matches in the IPL 2026 opening week venues guide updated?

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Wankhede Stadium, IS Bindra Stadium, Ekana Cricket Stadium, M. A. Chidambaram Stadium and Arun Jaitley Stadium each host two matches. Bengaluru, Mumbai, Mohali, Lucknow, Chennai and Delhi are the cities on that list.

Will the IPL 2026 opening week venues guide updated include playoff venues?

The IPL 2026 opening week venues guide updated does not include playoff venues. The confirmed IPL 2026 playoffs are scheduled between May 26 and 31 across three cities.

Can I use the IPL 2026 opening week venues guide updated to find match dates by city?

The IPL 2026 opening week venues guide updated can be used to find match dates by city. For example, Kolkata hosts matches on April 2, April 6 and April 9, while Jaipur hosts matches on March 30, April 7 and April 10.