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IPL 2026 Time Table, Teams List, Points Table & Full Schedule
The 2026 season of the Indian Premier League is one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments of the year. Millions of fans across the world eagerly wait for the IPL season because it features the best international and domestic cricket players competing in an exciting T20 format.
IPL 2026 will feature ten teams and will run for more than two months with dozens of thrilling matches across India. The tournament includes league matches followed by the playoff stage and the grand final.
According to reports, the IPL 2026 season begins on 28 March 2026 and will run until the end of May, with the final expected around 31 May 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
IPL 2026 Time Table
Below is the official schedule for the first phase of IPL 2026 matches. The remaining matches will be announced by the tournament organizers soon.
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Mar | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 2 | 29 Mar | MI vs KKR | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 3 | 30 Mar | RR vs CSK | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | 31 Mar | PBKS vs GT | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| 5 | 1 Apr | LSG vs DC | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 6 | 2 Apr | KKR vs SRH | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 7 | 3 Apr | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 8 | 4 Apr | DC vs MI | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| 9 | 4 Apr | GT vs RR | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 10 | 5 Apr | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| 11 | 5 Apr | RCB vs CSK | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 12 | 6 Apr | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 13 | 7 Apr | RR vs MI | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 14 | 8 Apr | DC vs GT | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 15 | 9 Apr | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 16 | 10 Apr | RR vs RCB | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 17 | 11 Apr | PBKS vs SRH | Mullanpur | 3:30 PM |
| 18 | 11 Apr | CSK vs DC | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 19 | 12 Apr | LSG vs GT | Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
| 20 | 12 Apr | MI vs RCB | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
IPL 2026 Teams List
- Chennai Super Kings
- Mumbai Indians
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Delhi Capitals
- Punjab Kings
- Rajasthan Royals
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Gujarat Titans
IPL 2026 Points Table System
The IPL points table determines which teams qualify for the playoff stage.
- Win – 2 Points
- Loss – 0 Points
- No Result – 1 Point each
IPL 2026 Playoffs
After the league stage ends, the top four teams in the points table qualify for the playoffs.
- Qualifier 1
- Eliminator
- Qualifier 2
- Final
Digital Player Auctions Like IPL
Many local cricket tournaments organize IPL-style auctions before starting their tournaments. Platforms like CricAuction allow organizers to run professional player auctions digitally.
Using CricAuction, tournaments can conduct live bidding, manage team budgets, and create squads automatically.