{"id":"f-733bd7eecd-4a6c5e90-93cb-5fc9-8779-93d85a845829","title":"Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Schedule, Venue, Dates","description":"","timestamp":1773302400,"category":"sports","headline":"Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Schedule, Venue, Dates","modifiedHeadline":"IPL 2026: PBKS fixtures announced, title dream on!","subCategories":["scid_185ed133"],"subcategoriesName":["Cricket"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"6ff0e53c-03a9-4fac-a199-00040694f01a","bundleTitle":"Indian Cricket","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"491","iabCategoryName":"Cricket","fcSummary":"the bcci has announced the first 20 days schedule for ipl 2026, with royal challengers bangalore vs sunrisers hyderabad kicking off the tournament on march 28. punjab kings will start their campaign march 31 against gujarat titans in new chandigarh, featuring matches against csk, kkr, and srh. pbks aims for a strong start, blending experience with young talent, hoping to build momentum early in the season.","summary":"PBKS’ IPL 2026 fixtures are announced as they chase their maiden title. Fans can now check all match dates for an exciting season ahead.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/Sports/IN/en/sports-tiger/f-733bd7eecd-4a6c5e90-93cb-5fc9-8779-93d85a845829","sourceUrl":"https://www.sportstiger.com/cricket/punjab-kings-ipl-2026-schedule-venue-dates","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/wj2aHdaCZ9x0.webp","content":"

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the first 20 days schedule for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The tournament will begin on March

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28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.

Punjab Kings will begin their campaign on 31 March, when they host Gujarat Titans at their home venue in New Chandigarh. The franchise will play four matches in the first 20 days of the tournament, including two home games and two away fixtures.

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In the initial phase of the tournament, PBKS will have a balanced schedule with important clashes against Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their home matches will take place in New Chandigarh, which will once again serve as the primary home ground for the franchise this season.

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Punjab Kings will kick off their season with a home fixture against Gujarat Titans on March 31. After their opening match, PBKS will travel to Chennai to face Chennai Super Kings on April 3 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Following the clash in Chennai, the team will head to Kolkata to play against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 6 at Eden Gardens. Punjab Kings will then return to their home venue in New Chandigarh to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 11 in their final match of the first phase.

PBKS IPL 2026 Schedule

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\n Match \n	\n Date	\n Opponent	\n Venue
\n Match 4	\n 31 Mar 2026	\n Gujarat Titans	\n New Chandigarh
\n Match 7	\n 3 Apr 2026	\n Chennai Super Kings	\n Chennai
\n Match 12	\n 6 Apr 2026	\n Kolkata Knight Riders	\n Kolkata
\n Match 17	\n 11 Apr 2026	\n Sunrisers Hyderabad	\n New Chandigarh

Punjab Kings Look to Make Strong Start in IPL 2026

Punjab Kings will be hoping to begin their IPL 2026 campaign on a positive note as they aim to improve their performance from previous seasons. With a mix of experienced players and exciting young talent in the squad, PBKS will look to build momentum early in the tournament.

The home matches in New Chandigarh are expected to attract strong support from fans, while away games against teams like Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will test the team early in the season.

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With four crucial matches scheduled in the opening phase, Punjab Kings will be aiming to secure important points and establish their position in the standings before the tournament progresses further.

IPL 2026 First 20 Matches Schedule $\"whatsapp$ \n

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Match No.	Date	Day	Match	Venue
1	28 Mar 2026	Saturday	Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad	Bengaluru
2	29 Mar 2026	Sunday	Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders	Mumbai
3	30 Mar 2026	Monday	Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings	Guwahati
4	31 Mar 2026	Tuesday	Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans	Mullanpur
5	1 Apr 2026	Wednesday	Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals	Lucknow
6	2 Apr 2026	Thursday	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad	Kolkata
7	3 Apr 2026	Friday	Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings	Chennai
8	4 Apr 2026	Saturday	Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians	Delhi
9	4 Apr 2026	Saturday	Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals	Ahmedabad
10	5 Apr 2026	Sunday	Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants	Hyderabad
11	5 Apr 2026	Sunday	Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings	Bengaluru
12	6 Apr 2026	Monday	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings	Kolkata
13	7 Apr 2026	Tuesday	Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians	Guwahati
14	8 Apr 2026	Wednesday	Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans	Delhi
15	9 Apr 2026	Thursday	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants	Kolkata
16	10 Apr 2026	Friday	Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Guwahati
17	11 Apr 2026	Saturday	Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad	Mullanpur
18	11 Apr 2026	Saturday	Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals	Chennai
19	12 Apr 2026	Sunday	Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans	Lucknow
20	12 Apr 2026	Sunday	Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Mumbai

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PBKS IPL 2026 Schedule

Punjab Kings Look to Make Strong Start in IPL 2026

IPL 2026 First 20 Matches Schedule \n

IPL 2026 First 20 Matches Schedule $\"whatsapp$ \n

Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Schedule, Venue, Dates

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