{"id":2129,"date":"2026-03-05T22:30:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T22:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/?p=2129"},"modified":"2026-05-15T23:02:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T17:32:39","slug":"ipl-2026-schedule-teams-venues-live-streaming-full-guide-iplruns-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/ipl-2026-schedule-teams-venues-live-streaming-full-guide-iplruns-in\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026 Schedule, Teams, Venues &amp; Live Streaming: Full Guide | iplruns.in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>IPL 2026 starts March 28, ends May 31. Full schedule, 10 teams, venues, where to watch on TV &amp; JioHotstar. RCB defend title. Your complete IPL 2026 guide.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ipl-2026-schedule-teams-venues-live-streaming-your-complete-guide\">IPL 2026 Schedule, Teams, Venues &amp; Live Streaming: Your Complete Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ipl-2026-at-a-glance\">IPL 2026 At a Glance<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ipl-2026-schedule-when-does-it-start\">IPL 2026 Schedule: When Does It Start?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ipl-2026-teams-all-10-franchises\">IPL 2026 Teams: All 10 Franchises<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ipl-2026-venues-stadiums\">IPL 2026 Venues &amp; Stadiums<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ipl-2026-auction-key-date-venue\">IPL 2026 Auction: Key Date &amp; Venue<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#where-to-watch-ipl-2026-tv-live-streaming\">Where to Watch IPL 2026: TV &amp; Live Streaming<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#tv-broadcast\">TV Broadcast<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#online-streaming\">Online Streaming<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#match-timings\">Match Timings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ipl-2026-what-to-expect\">IPL 2026: What to Expect<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#stay-updated-on-ipl-2026\">Stay Updated on IPL 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ipl-2026-schedule-teams-venues-live-streaming-your-complete-guide\">IPL 2026 Schedule, Teams, Venues &amp; Live Streaming: Your Complete Guide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Indian Premier League 2026<\/strong> is around the corner. Defending champions <strong>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/strong> will look to retain the trophy when the 19th edition of the Tata IPL gets underway. Here\u2019s everything you need to know: dates, teams, venues, and where to watch every match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TOP BUYS TATA IPL AUCTION 2026\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vbW3SP59P48?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ipl-2026-at-a-glance\">IPL 2026 At a Glance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Detail<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Start Date<\/strong><\/td><td>March 28, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final<\/strong><\/td><td>May 31, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Teams<\/strong><\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Matches<\/strong><\/td><td>84 (including playoffs)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Defending Champions<\/strong><\/td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Auction<\/strong><\/td><td>December 16, 2025 (Abu Dhabi)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ipl-2026-schedule-when-does-it-start\">IPL 2026 Schedule: When Does It Start?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>IPL 2026 was originally planned to begin on <strong>March 26<\/strong>, but the BCCI pushed the start to <strong>March 28, 2026<\/strong> due to assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. These states host key IPL venues\u2014Kolkata (KKR), Chennai (CSK), and Guwahati (RR\u2019s secondary home)\u2014so the schedule was adjusted to avoid clashes with polling and security arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>final is set for May 31, 2026<\/strong>. The full match-by-match fixture list is expected once the Election Commission announces poll dates. The IPL Governing Council may release the schedule in phases if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RCB<\/strong>, as defending champions, are likely to feature in the season opener, though the exact venue is still to be confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ipl-2026-teams-all-10-franchises\">IPL 2026 Teams: All 10 Franchises<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>All 10 franchises will compete in IPL 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)<\/strong> \u2013 Chennai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mumbai Indians (MI)<\/strong> \u2013 Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/strong> \u2013 Bengaluru <em>(Defending Champions)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)<\/strong> \u2013 Kolkata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)<\/strong> \u2013 Hyderabad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delhi Capitals (DC)<\/strong> \u2013 Delhi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajasthan Royals (RR)<\/strong> \u2013 Jaipur \/ Guwahati<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)<\/strong> \u2013 Lucknow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gujarat Titans (GT)<\/strong> \u2013 Ahmedabad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Punjab Kings (PBKS)<\/strong> \u2013 Mohali \/ Dharamshala<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Each team plays <strong>14 matches<\/strong> in the league stage (or 18 if the format is expanded). The <strong>top four<\/strong> advance to the playoffs: Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ipl-2026-venues-stadiums\">IPL 2026 Venues &amp; Stadiums<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The BCCI has shortlisted multiple stadiums across India for IPL 2026. Key venues include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Stadium<\/th><th>City<\/th><th>Capacity<\/th><th>Home Team(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Narendra Modi Stadium<\/td><td>Ahmedabad<\/td><td>132,000<\/td><td>Gujarat Titans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eden Gardens<\/td><td>Kolkata<\/td><td>68,000<\/td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wankhede Stadium<\/td><td>Mumbai<\/td><td>33,000<\/td><td>Mumbai Indians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M.A. Chidambaram Stadium<\/td><td>Chennai<\/td><td>39,000<\/td><td>Chennai Super Kings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M. Chinnaswamy Stadium<\/td><td>Bengaluru<\/td><td>40,000<\/td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rajiv Gandhi Stadium<\/td><td>Hyderabad<\/td><td>55,000<\/td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arun Jaitley Stadium<\/td><td>Delhi<\/td><td>41,000<\/td><td>Delhi Capitals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sawai Mansingh Stadium<\/td><td>Jaipur<\/td><td>30,000<\/td><td>Rajasthan Royals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ekana Cricket Stadium<\/td><td>Lucknow<\/td><td>50,000<\/td><td>Lucknow Super Giants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PCA Stadium<\/td><td>Mohali<\/td><td>26,000<\/td><td>Punjab Kings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Chandigarh<\/strong> is in the mix as a possible playoff venue. Some teams may use two home grounds depending on election schedules and logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ipl-2026-auction-key-date-venue\">IPL 2026 Auction: Key Date &amp; Venue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IPL 2026 auction<\/strong> was held on <strong>December 16, 2025, in Abu Dhabi<\/strong>. It was the first IPL auction to take place outside India. Franchises had a purse of \u20b9120 crore (increased from \u20b990 crore) to build their squads, with a focus on all-rounders, left-arm pacers, and power-hitters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a detailed recap of the biggest signings and team-wise changes, check our <a href=\"\/hi\/ipl-2026-auction\/\">IPL 2026 auction summary<\/a> once it\u2019s live on iplruns.in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iplt20.com\/videos\/auction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">IPL 2026 Auctions.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Akash Ambani At IPL AUCTION 2026\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SuQ74ntOTYM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-watch-ipl-2026-tv-live-streaming\">Where to Watch IPL 2026: TV &amp; Live Streaming<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tv-broadcast\">TV Broadcast<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Star Sports Network<\/strong> holds the TV rights for IPL 2026. Matches will be shown on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Star Sports 1 (HD\/SD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Star Sports 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Star Sports Select<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional feeds: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"online-streaming\">Online Streaming<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JioHotstar<\/strong> (post-merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar) is the official digital streaming partner. You can watch IPL 2026 live on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>JioHotstar website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JioHotstar mobile app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JioHotstar on Smart TV \/ Connected TV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Subscription:<\/strong> IPL 2026 streaming requires a paid plan. Options typically range from around \u20b9149 for mobile-only access to \u20b91,499 for annual premium (including 4K and multi-device streaming). Check JioHotstar\u2019s latest plans before the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"match-timings\">Match Timings<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Afternoon matches:<\/strong> 3:30 PM IST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evening matches:<\/strong> 7:30 PM IST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ipl-2026-what-to-expect\">IPL 2026: What to Expect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RCB\u2019s title defence:<\/strong> After years of near-misses, RCB finally lifted the trophy in 2025. Can they become the first team to defend the IPL title since Chennai Super Kings in 2011?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New faces:<\/strong> The December 2025 auction brought fresh talent into the league. Young Indian batters and overseas all-rounders will be in the spotlight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Election impact:<\/strong> Venue and schedule tweaks may continue until state election dates are finalised. Keep an eye on official BCCI and IPL updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay-updated-on-ipl-2026\">Stay Updated on IPL 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For the latest IPL 2026 news, schedule updates, match results, and analysis, follow iplruns.in. 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