The 19th season of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 28 when Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Rajat Patidar’s side is the defending champion, having won its maiden title after defeating Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad last year.
This season is also likely to be a significant one for Indian cricket. Coming fresh off India’s T20 World Cup victory, all ten franchises will be led by an Indian captain this season (Ishan Kishan will step in for Pat Cummins while he recovers from injury).
Ahead of the season, here is all you need to know about IPL 2026:
When does IPL 2026 begin?
IPL 2026 will begin on March 28, when Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
What time will IPL 2026 matches take place?
The majority of IPL 2026 matches (including the opener) will begin at 7:30PM IST, with a handful of early matches on double-header days beginning at 3:30PM.
Where to watch IPL 2026?
IPL 2026 matches will be broadcast on the Star Sports Networkand live streamed on JioHotstar.
Published on Mar 27, 2026
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