IPL 2026 Guide: Chandigarh

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to return with another season of high-energy cricket, bringing together top international and Indian players across iconic stadiums in India. Known as one of the biggest sporting events in the world, IPL continues to deliver thrilling matches, passionate fan moments, and unmatched entertainment.

The 19th edition of IPL will feature 10 teams competing across multiple venues, with matches scheduled from March to May 2026. With an expanded schedule and strong competition, IPL 2026 promises to be one of the most exciting seasons yet. This guide covers the complete IPL 2026 schedule, teams, venues, ticket details, and Chandigarh match information in one place.

IPL 2026 Tournament Overview

IPL 2026 will follow the traditional tournament format, featuring a league stage followed by playoffs and the final. Each team will play home and away matches, ensuring balanced competition and diverse playing conditions.

This season promises fast-paced cricket and plenty of drama, as the top teams battle it out in the playoffs for the IPL 2026 title.

Feature

Details

Tournament Name

TATA Indian Premier League 2026

Season

19th Edition

Start Date

28 March 2026

Final Match Date

May 2026 (Expected)

Total Teams

10

Total Matches

74 (League + Playoffs)

Tournament Format

League Stage & Playoffs

Opening Match

RCB vs SRH – Bengaluru

Key North Venue

PCA International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh

Official Broadcasters

Star Sports, JioCinema (Free Streaming)

The IPL 2026 will follow the same exciting format, featuring a competitive league stage followed by intense playoffs, leading to the grand final.

IPL 2026 Teams

The tournament will feature the same 10 teams representing different cities across India:

  • Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
  • Delhi Capitals (DC)
  • Gujarat Titans (GT)
  • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
  • Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
  • Mumbai Indians (MI)
  • Punjab Kings (PBKS)
  • Rajasthan Royals (RR)
  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Each team brings a strong lineup, experienced players, and a loyal fan base, making the competition highly intense.

IPL 2026 Venues: Where the Matches Will Take Place

IPL 2026 will be played across multiple iconic stadiums in India. Each venue offers unique pitch conditions and fan experiences.

Venue

City

Home Team

Eden Gardens

Kolkata

Kolkata Knight Riders

MA Chidambaram Stadium

Chennai

Chennai Super Kings

Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai

Mumbai Indians

Arun Jaitley Stadium

Delhi

Delhi Capitals

Narendra Modi Stadium

Ahmedabad

Gujarat Titans

Rajiv Gandhi Stadium

Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Chinnaswamy Stadium

Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Ekana Stadium

Lucknow

Lucknow Super Giants

ACA Stadium

Guwahati

Rajasthan Royals (Alternate)

PCA International Cricket Stadium

New Chandigarh

Punjab Kings

These venues will host some of the biggest matches of the season.

IPL 2026 Full Match Schedule (Date-Wise Fixtures)

The IPL 2026 full schedule is now officially out, featuring all 70 league matches across multiple venues in India. This season brings an action-packed lineup with exciting clashes, double headers, and high-voltage rivalries spread from March to May 2026.

From opening matches to crucial mid-season games and final league-stage battles, fans can now plan their viewing experience in advance. Below is the complete match schedule of IPL 2026, including dates, teams, venues, and timings.

Match

Date

Match

Venue

Time

1

28 Mar 2026

RCB vs SRH

Bengaluru

7:30 PM

2

29 Mar 2026

MI vs KKR

Mumbai

7:30 PM

3

30 Mar 2026

RR vs CSK

Guwahati

7:30 PM

4

31 Mar 2026

PBKS vs GT

New Chandigarh

7:30 PM

5

1 Apr 2026

LSG vs DC

Lucknow

7:30 PM

6

2 Apr 2026

KKR vs SRH

Kolkata

7:30 PM

7

3 Apr 2026

CSK vs PBKS

Chennai

7:30 PM

8

4 Apr 2026

DC vs MI

Delhi

3:30 PM

9

4 Apr 2026

GT vs RR

Ahmedabad

7:30 PM

10

5 Apr 2026

SRH vs LSG

Hyderabad

3:30 PM

11

5 Apr 2026

RCB vs CSK

Bengaluru

7:30 PM

12

6 Apr 2026

KKR vs PBKS

Kolkata

7:30 PM

13

7 Apr 2026

RR vs MI

Guwahati

7:30 PM

14

8 Apr 2026

DC vs GT

Delhi

7:30 PM

15

9 Apr 2026

KKR vs LSG

Kolkata

7:30 PM

16

10 Apr 2026

RR vs RCB

Guwahati

7:30 PM

17

11 Apr 2026

PBKS vs SRH

New Chandigarh

3:30 PM

18

11 Apr 2026

CSK vs DC

Chennai

7:30 PM

19

12 Apr 2026

LSG vs GT

Lucknow

3:30 PM

20

12 Apr 2026

MI vs RCB

Mumbai

7:30 PM

21

13 Apr 2026

SRH vs RR

Hyderabad

7:30 PM

22

14 Apr 2026

CSK vs KKR

Chennai

7:30 PM

23

15 Apr 2026

RCB vs LSG

Bengaluru

7:30 PM

24

16 Apr 2026

MI vs PBKS

Mumbai

7:30 PM

25

17 Apr 2026

GT vs KKR

Ahmedabad

7:30 PM

26

18 Apr 2026

RCB vs DC

Bengaluru

3:30 PM

27

18 Apr 2026

SRH vs CSK

Hyderabad

7:30 PM

28

19 Apr 2026

KKR vs RR

Kolkata

3:30 PM

29

19 Apr 2026

PBKS vs LSG

New Chandigarh

7:30 PM

30

20 Apr 2026

GT vs MI

Ahmedabad

7:30 PM

31

21 Apr 2026

SRH vs DC

Hyderabad

7:30 PM

32

22 Apr 2026

LSG vs RR

Lucknow

7:30 PM

33

23 Apr 2026

MI vs CSK

Mumbai

7:30 PM

34

24 Apr 2026

RCB vs GT

Bengaluru

7:30 PM

35

25 Apr 2026

DC vs PBKS

Delhi

3:30 PM

36

25 Apr 2026

RR vs SRH

Jaipur

7:30 PM

37

26 Apr 2026

GT vs CSK

Ahmedabad

3:30 PM

38

26 Apr 2026

LSG vs KKR

Lucknow

7:30 PM

39

27 Apr 2026

DC vs RCB

Delhi

7:30 PM

40

28 Apr 2026

PBKS vs RR

New Chandigarh

7:30 PM

41

29 Apr 2026

MI vs SRH

Mumbai

7:30 PM

42

30 Apr 2026

GT vs RCB

Ahmedabad

7:30 PM

43

1 May 2026

RR vs DC

Jaipur

7:30 PM

44

2 May 2026

CSK vs MI

Chennai

7:30 PM

45

3 May 2026

SRH vs KKR

Hyderabad

3:30 PM

46

3 May 2026

GT vs PBKS

Ahmedabad

7:30 PM

47

4 May 2026

MI vs LSG

Mumbai

7:30 PM

48

5 May 2026

DC vs CSK

Delhi

7:30 PM

49

6 May 2026

SRH vs PBKS

Hyderabad

7:30 PM

50

7 May 2026

LSG vs RCB

Lucknow

7:30 PM

51

8 May 2026

DC vs KKR

Delhi

7:30 PM

52

9 May 2026

RR vs GT

Jaipur

7:30 PM

53

10 May 2026

CSK vs LSG

Chennai

3:30 PM

54

10 May 2026

RCB vs MI

Raipur

7:30 PM

55

11 May 2026

PBKS vs DC

Dharamshala

7:30 PM

56

12 May 2026

GT vs SRH

Ahmedabad

7:30 PM

57

13 May 2026

RCB vs KKR

Raipur

7:30 PM

58

14 May 2026

PBKS vs MI

Dharamshala

7:30 PM

59

15 May 2026

LSG vs CSK

Lucknow

7:30 PM

60

16 May 2026

KKR vs GT

Kolkata

7:30 PM

61

17 May 2026

PBKS vs RCB

Dharamshala

3:30 PM

62

17 May 2026

DC vs RR

Delhi

7:30 PM

63

18 May 2026

CSK vs SRH

Chennai

7:30 PM

64

19 May 2026

RR vs LSG

Jaipur

7:30 PM

65

20 May 2026

KKR vs MI

Kolkata

7:30 PM

66

21 May 2026

CSK vs GT

Chennai

7:30 PM

67

22 May 2026

SRH vs RCB

Hyderabad

7:30 PM

68

23 May 2026

LSG vs PBKS

Lucknow

7:30 PM

69

24 May 2026

MI vs RR

Mumbai

3:30 PM

70

24 May 2026

KKR vs DC

Kolkata

7:30 PM

IPL 2026 Matches in Chandigarh

IPL 2026 brings exciting opportunities for Tricity fans as Punjab Kings host multiple matches at the PCA International Cricket Stadium, their official home ground.

📍 Confirmed Matches in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur)

Date

Match

31 March 2026

Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans

11 April 2026

Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

19 April 2026

Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants

28 April 2026

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals

These matches are expected to witness massive crowds from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, and nearby regions, especially during weekend fixtures.

Nearby Matches (Dharamshala – Secondary Venue)

Punjab Kings will also play a few home matches at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, which is easily accessible for Tricity fans.

Date

Match

11 May 2026

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals

14 May 2026

Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians

17 May 2026

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

🎟️ IPL 2026 Tickets: How to Book

Tickets for IPL 2026 matches will be available on:

Where to Watch IPL 2026 Live

  • TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
  • Live Streaming: JioCinema (Free in India)

Fans can also follow official IPL platforms for live updates and highlights.

Final Note

IPL 2026 is expected to deliver a perfect mix of power-hitting, strategic gameplay, and intense rivalries. With 10 teams competing across multiple venues, the season promises exciting matches and unforgettable moments.

For fans in Chandigarh, the matches in New Chandigarh add an extra layer of excitement, offering a chance to experience IPL live.

Whether watching in the stadium or from home, IPL 2026 guarantees non-stop entertainment.

Chandigarh continues to host some of the biggest events across sports and business. Along with IPL matches, events like TiECON Chandigarh 2026 also bring entrepreneurs and innovators together in the city.

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Rahul Goyal
Rahul Goyalhttps://chdlife.com
Rahul Goyal is the Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of Chandigarh Life (chdlife.com) — Chandigarh's definitive city guide and infotainment platform for the tricity. Since founding the platform in 2018 under Sogrow Ventures Private Limited, Rahul has built one of North India's most-followed local media brands, with a community of over 500,000 Facebook followers and 325,000 Instagram followers.Born and raised in the Chandigarh tricity, Rahul has spent over 8 years covering Chandigarh's food scene, events, culture, lifestyle, local businesses, and city developments. His editorial philosophy: every guide, review, and story should be grounded in real, first-hand experience of the city.Under his leadership, Chandigarh Life has grown from a local events page into a full-stack city media brand with a website, social media presence across all platforms, a magazine, and a dedicated events calendar covering the entire tricity of Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula.Expertise: City guides, food & dining, events & nightlife, local business, lifestyle, travel from Chandigarh, and real estate in the tricity.
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