The 19th season of the Indian Premier League gets underway on Saturday, 28 March, with the league stage set to conclude on Sunday, 24 May – as per the latest schedule released by the BCCI. The board is yet to unveil the schedule for the playoffs, but it is expected to be concluded by 31 May.

The Chennai Super Kings enter IPL 2026 with a balanced schedule featuring strong home advantage and challenging away fixtures. With matches spread across top cricket venues and prime-time slots, fans can expect thrilling performances throughout the season.

The 2026 IPL season commences Saturday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru host Sunrisers Hyderabad. Defending champions RCB navigate a somber mood after a past tragedy. Legacy teams like Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings,

India, March 26 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the entire schedule of IPL 2026 league-stage matches. In addition to the past, IPL this time will feature as many as 70 league matches alongside the playoffs.

Rohit Sharma Mission 6 call underlines how Mumbai Indians’ talent pipeline powers their IPL 2026 campaign and billion-dollar valuation.

CSK confirmed on Saturday that Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain and is likely to be unavailable for the first two weeks of the season, which kicks off on March 28.