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IPL 2026 Schedule — Full Fixture List, Dates & Venues

IPL 2026 schedule: full fixture list, match dates, start times, venues and playoffs. All 74 matches across 10 franchises in one place.

Updated July 10, 2026

IPL 2026 season at a glance

The 2026 Indian Premier League — the 19th edition — features 10 franchises playing 74 matches across roughly eight weeks. Each team plays 14 league matches; the top 4 advance to the playoffs.

Match structure

  • Opening match: defending champions host — 3rd week of March 2026.
  • League stage: 70 matches over ~7 weeks. Each team plays 14 games (home & away against most opponents).
  • Qualifier 1: 1st vs 2nd — winner goes straight to the Final.
  • Eliminator: 3rd vs 4th — loser out.
  • Qualifier 2: Qualifier 1 loser vs Eliminator winner.
  • Final: Late May 2026 at a rotating marquee venue.

Where to check live scores

Follow every IPL 2026 match with ball-by-ball live scores, playing XIs, over-by-over commentary and points table on PlaySports IPL Live. Standings and playoff-scenario tracking update in real time.

Orange Cap & Purple Cap chases

The Orange Cap (most runs) and Purple Cap (most wickets) change hands throughout the season. Track the live leaderboard on the IPL players hub — updated after every match.

Frequently asked questions

When does IPL 2026 start?
IPL 2026 opens in the third week of March 2026 with the defending champions hosting the tournament opener, and runs through late May with the Final.
How many matches are in IPL 2026?
74 matches — 70 league-stage games plus 4 playoff matches (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the Final).
How many IPL 2026 teams are there?
10 franchises: Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants.
Where is the IPL 2026 Final?
The IPL 2026 Final venue is announced by BCCI in the schedule reveal — historically it rotates between Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, Chennai's Chepauk and Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

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