IPL 2026 First Match Date, Time, Live Streaming

The excitement surrounding the IPL 2026 first match date is already building as fans eagerly await the return of the world’s most electrifying T20 tournament.

With the Indian Premier League set to deliver another action-packed season, the announcement of the opening fixture will officially mark the beginning of cricket’s biggest festival.

The IPL 2026 first match date will not just signal the start of a new campaign — it will set the tone for weeks of high-intensity clashes, packed stadiums, and unforgettable performances.

With a star-studded IPL 2026 squad and strong support from major brands on the IPL 2026 sponsors list, the league’s commercial appeal and global reach are clear.

IPL 2026 First Match Date

With the IPL 2026 schedule set to be unveiled, the tournament is set to be played between March 26 and May 31, 2026.

• Match:  TBA
• Venue: TBA
• Date: 26 March 2026
• Time(IST): 07:30 PM
• Time(GMT): 02:00 PM

IPL 2026 First Match Live Streaming

Fans can catch all the action through IPL 2026 First Match Live Streamingensuring they don’t miss a single moment of the tournament’s highly anticipated opening clash.

The IPL 2023-27 media rights have earned INR 48,390 crores (digital+TV). Across five years of media rights, a total of 410 matches will be played where BCCI earns roughly INR 118 crore per match.

Disney Star retained their Indian sub-continent TV rights by paying Rs 23,575 crore (Rs 57.5 crore/game) while Viacom18 bagged the digital rights with a winning bid of Rs 23,578 crore.

For Indian fans, JioHotstar and Star Sports network will livestream and telecast the whole tournament. But don’t worry, we have listed the IPL 2026 First Match Live Streaming for all locations below:

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