The wait is over. BCCI confirmed the first phase of the TATA IPL 2026 schedule on March 11, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the season opener on March 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Angel One
The schedule has been announced only for the first 20 days, as BCCI is awaiting election date announcements for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Kerala — which could affect venue availability for the remaining fixtures. Groww
IPL 2026 is the 19th edition of the tournament, featuring 10 teams across 84 matches from March 28 to May 31, 2026 — with Bengaluru hosting both the opening ceremony and the final.
Key early fixtures from the uploaded schedule: MI vs KKR on March 29 in Mumbai, RR vs CSK on March 30 in Guwahati, and the blockbuster RCB vs CSK clash on April 5 in Bengaluru.
Tickets are expected to start from ₹450, with VIP seats at ₹19,000+. Due to the new GST rationalisation, IPL tickets now attract 40% GST — the highest entertainment tax in India. Kotak Neo

