IPL 2026 schedule announced, RCB to face SRH in opening game at Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28

The Indian Premier League (IPL) schedule for the two weeks of the 2026 edition has been announced as the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), will face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening game of the season at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28. However, all the RCB matches will be played at this venue subject to clearance by the expert committee on March 13.

The runners-up of the



previous edition, the Punjab Kings, will play their first game of the season on March 31 against Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur. Meanwhile, five-time champions Mumbai Indians will open their campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 29 while Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings will lock horns against Sanju Samson's previous team, Rajasthan Royals, in their opening game on March 30 in Guwahati.