IPL 2026 Schedule PDF Download: Dates, Venues & Everything You Need to Know
The BCCI officially released the first phase of the TATA IPL 2026 fixture list on 12 March 2026, covering 20 matches across ten venues between 28 March and 12 April. Fans searching for the IPL 2026 schedule PDF download can access the fixture list directly through iplt20.com, where the BCCI has hosted a downloadable version of the partial schedule. The full calendar is still to be confirmed, as assembly elections across Assam, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal have delayed its complete announcement.
IPL 2026 Schedule PDF Download: Start Date, Format & Venues
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League features 10 teams competing across 84 matches, running from 28 March to 31 May 2026: ten fixtures more than last season. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru kick things off at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Bengaluru also set to host the final. The first phase spans ten venues: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad, with four double-headers scheduled; afternoon matches beginning at 3:30 PM IST and evening fixtures kicking off at 7:30 PM IST.
Squad Shake-Ups That Define IPL 2026
The transfer market delivered one enormous deal before a ball had even been bowled. Chennai Super Kings acquired Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, a three-player swap that changed the shape of both sides completely.
Meanwhile, the December mini-auction in Abu Dhabi threw up its own headline act. Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history when Kolkata Knight Riders signed him for ₹25.20 crore, though his contract remains capped at ₹18 crore per the governing rules. KKR also secured Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18 crore, while Sunrisers Hyderabad picked up Liam Livingstone for ₹13 crore, giving their batting a serious extra punch at the top.
Gujarat Titans enter the season with arguably the deepest squad heading into the tournament, fielding Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and Mohammed Siraj at every position. Mumbai Indians, despite arriving at the auction with a purse of just ₹2.75 crore, still managed to add Quinton de Kock to a squad already anchored by Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya.
Where to Find the IPL 2026 Schedule PDF Download
The official IPL 2026 schedule PDF download link sits on the BCCI’s dedicated IPL website at iplt20.com/matches/fixtures, and ESPNcricinfo carries the full fixture list in interactive format at espncricinfo.com. For fans who prefer an offline copy, both sources allow a direct IPL 2026 schedule PDF download for free. Once state election dates in Assam, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal are confirmed, the BCCI will publish the complete 84-match IPL 2026 schedule PDF download covering the entire tournament through the 31 May final.
Official IPL 2026 Team Squads And Players List Revealed
IPL 2026 Phase One Schedule — Key Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 March | RCB vs SRH | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 29 March | MI vs KKR | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 30 March | RR vs CSK | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 4 April (DH) | DC vs MI | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| 4 April (DH) | GT vs RR | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 12 April | Phase 1 Final Match | TBC | TBC |
| Match | Date | Day | Fixture | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 1 | 28 Mar | Sat | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 2 | 29 Mar | Sun | MI vs KKR | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 3 | 30 Mar | Mon | RR vs CSK | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | 31 Mar | Tue | PBKS vs GT | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| 5 | 01 Apr | Wed | LSG vs DC | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 6 | 02 Apr | Thu | KKR vs SRH | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 7 | 03 Apr | Fri | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 8 | 04 Apr | Sat | DC vs MI | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| 9 | 04 Apr | Sat | GT vs RR | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 10 | 05 Apr | Sun | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| 11 | 05 Apr | Sun | RCB vs CSK | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 12 | 06 Apr | Mon | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 13 | 07 Apr | Tue | RR vs MI | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 14 | 08 Apr | Wed | DC vs GT | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 15 | 09 Apr | Thu | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 16 | 10 Apr | Fri | RR vs RCB | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 17 | 11 Apr | Sat | PBKS vs SRH | Mullanpur | 3:30 PM |
| 18 | 11 Apr | Sat | CSK vs DC | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 19 | 12 Apr | Sun | LSG vs GT | Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
| 20 | 12 Apr | Sun | MI vs RCB | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
