The first phase of the IPL 2026 schedule has been announced. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
The schedule released so far includes the first 20 matches of the season, with several big clashes and two double header days.
Fans will also see major teams like Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Rajasthan Royals in action during the opening phase.
IPL 2026 – First Phase Match Schedule
Match 1 – March 28
RCB vs SRH – Bengaluru
Match 2 – March 29
Mumbai Indians vs KKR – Mumbai
Match 3 – March 30
Rajasthan Royals vs CSK – Guwahati
Match 4 – March 31
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans -Mullanpur
Match 5 – April 1
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals – Lucknow
Match 6 – April 2
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Kolkata
Match 7 – April 3
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings – Chennai
Match 8 – April 4
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians – Delhi
Match 9 – April 4
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals -Ahmedabad
Match 10 – April 5
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants – Hyderabad
Match 11 – April 5
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings – Bengaluru
Match 12 – April 6
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Kolkata
Match 13 – April 7
Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians -Guwahati
Match 14 – April 8
Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans – Delhi
Match 15 – April 9
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants – Kolkata
Match 16 – April 10
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Guwahati
Match 17 – April 11
Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Mullanpur
Match 18 – April 11
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals – Chennai
Match 19 – April 12
Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans – Lucknow
Match 20 – April 12
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Mumbai
More matches to be announced soon
The board has currently released only the first phase fixtures, covering the opening 20 matches of the season.
The remaining schedule, including the later league stage and playoff matches, will be announced later.
With RCB opening the season at home against SRH, IPL 2026 promises an exciting start for cricket fans.
