IPL 2026 Schedule — All 70 League Matches + Playoffs

Complete fixture list with AI prediction probabilities. Updated daily.

Last updated: 2026-06-22 · By CricketPrediction.com

IPL 2026 runs from March 28 to May 31 with 70 league matches and 4 playoffs across 13 venues. RCB defend their maiden title against 9 challengers. Below is every fixture — matches with a prediction link show our AI win probabilities. We publish predictions 2-4 hours before each game. See the IPL hub for team previews or check the outright winner prediction.

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League Matches
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Predictions Live
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🏆 Playoffs

Qualifier 1
Tue 26 May
Teams to be determined
Eliminator
Wed 27 May
Teams to be determined
Qualifier 2
Fri 29 May
Teams to be determined
Final
Sun 31 May
Teams to be determined

IPL 2026 Schedule FAQ

When does IPL 2026 start and end?

IPL 2026 runs from March 28 to May 31, 2026. The league stage features 70 matches across 13 venues, followed by 4 playoff matches. RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru is the opening fixture.

How many matches are in IPL 2026?

74 matches total — 70 league-stage matches plus 4 playoffs (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final). Each team plays 14 league matches.

What time do IPL matches start?

Most IPL 2026 matches start at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM UTC) for evening games. Weekend double-headers have afternoon matches at 3:30 PM IST (10:00 AM UTC).

Which venues host IPL 2026?

IPL 2026 uses 10 home venues: Chinnaswamy (RCB), Wankhede (MI), Eden Gardens (KKR), Chepauk (CSK), Rajiv Gandhi (SRH), Sawai Mansingh (RR), Ekana (LSG), Arun Jaitley (DC), Mullanpur (PBKS), and Narendra Modi (GT). Some matches may be at neutral venues.

Where can I see IPL match predictions?

We publish free AI-powered predictions for every IPL match 2-4 hours before the game. Each prediction includes win probabilities, value bet analysis, venue conditions, and toss strategy. Click any match in the schedule to see the full prediction.

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