{"id":"f-733bd7eecd-e67bab32-2e91-5beb-b6cd-a2a4ffb59452","title":"IPL 2026 Schedule: First 20 Matches Announced","description":"The tournament will begin on March 28, 2026, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.","timestamp":1773233491,"category":"sports","headline":"IPL 2026 Schedule: First 20 Matches Announced","modifiedHeadline":"IPL 2026: First 20 Matches Schedule Out","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 schedule for the first 20 matches of ipl 2026 has been announced, kicking off on march 28 with royal challengers bangalore hosting sunrisers hyderabad. exciting clashes are planned across multiple venues like bengaluru, mumbai, and guwahati, including mumbai indians vs kolkata knight riders and a royal challengers bangalore vs chennai super kings encounter. the opening phase features double-header days and key rivalries, culminating in a mumbai indians vs royal challengers bangalore match on april 12.","summary":"IPL 2026: First 20 matches announced, starting March 28 with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru. Exciting clashes & double-headers await!","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/Sports/IN/en/sports-tiger/f-733bd7eecd-e67bab32-2e91-5beb-b6cd-a2a4ffb59452","sourceUrl":"https://www.sportstiger.com/cricket/ipl-2026-schedule","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/D65-lCtprE50.webp","content":"

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially announced the schedule for the first 20 matches of the IPL 2026 season, setting the stage for another thrilling edition of the world’s biggest T20

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league. The tournament will begin on March 28, 2026, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.

The opening phase of the competition features several exciting clashes including Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, and a blockbuster Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings encounter. Matches will be played across multiple venues including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mullanpur.

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IPL 2026 Opening Match and Early Fixtures

The season opener will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 in Bengaluru. The following day, Mumbai Indians will host Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, marking the first weekend double-header of the season.

Rajasthan Royals will begin their campaign against Chennai Super Kings on March 30 in Guwahati, which will serve as one of the Royals’ home venues during the early phase of the tournament.

Other key fixtures in the first week include Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur, Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals in Lucknow, and Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens.

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IPL 2026 First 20 Matches Schedule

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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

Double-Headers and Key Rivalries

The schedule also features multiple double-header days that promise plenty of action for fans. On April 4, Delhi Capitals will face Mumbai Indians in Delhi, followed by Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad.

Another major highlight comes on April 5, when Royal Challengers Bengaluru host Chennai Super Kings, a rivalry that consistently attracts massive viewership and fan engagement across the country.

Later fixtures include Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians (April 7) and Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (April 10), both scheduled in Guwahati.

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First Phase Ends with MI vs RCB Clash

The first 20 matches conclude on April 12, with Mumbai Indians hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium. The match is expected to be one of the biggest contests of the early phase, given the star power in both squads.

With high-profile rivalries, multiple venues, and packed weekend double-headers, the opening phase of IPL 2026 promises intense competition and blockbuster entertainment for cricket fans around the world. The remaining schedule for the tournament is expected to be announced soon.

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IPL 2026 Schedule: First 20 Matches Announced

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