IPL 2026 Full Schedule Announced by BCCI; Final Match Location Revealed The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the complete schedule for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). The tournament’s second phase, which includes 50 matches, will run from April 13 to May 24, with games taking place across 12 cities in the country. BCCI chief executive Devajit Saini confirmed the details, stating that the second stage will feature matches in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamshala, Raipur, and New Chandigarh. The first stage of the league will commence on March 28 and conclude on April 12. The opening match of the tournament will be played on March 28 between the reigning champions Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The final match is scheduled for May 31 in Bengaluru, marking the culmination of the league stage. During the second phase, teams will compete in their home venues to secure positions for the playoffs. The second stage will kick off with Sunrisers Hyderabad facing Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad on April 13. Other notable matches include Punjab Kings playing against New Chandigarh and Dharamshala in their home fixtures. The BCCI also announced that the playoff venues will be revealed in the coming days. The second stage is expected to intensify as teams battle for spots in the knockout rounds. Rajasthan Royals will host four matches in Jaipur, while Royal Challengers Bangalore will play three home games in Bengaluru and two in Raipur. The schedule highlights the strategic importance of home advantage for teams, with multiple matches set to be played in each city.#bengaluru #bcci #ipl_2026 #m_chinnaswamy_stadium #devajit_saini
