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IPL 2026 Schedule, Venues & Streaming: Your Complete Guide

The 19th season of the Indian Premier League begins on March 28, 2026, with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad. The tournament will run until May 31, featuring matches across 12 major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. Ten teams will compete, with the top four from the group stage advancing to the familiar playoff format. Fans can catch all the action live on Star Sports channels and via streaming on the JioHotstar website and app in multiple languages.

Key Points: IPL 2026: Full Schedule, Teams, Venues & How to Watch

  • Season runs Mar 28 to May 31
  • Matches in 12 major Indian cities
  • Live on Star Sports & JioHotstar
  • Top 4 teams advance to playoffs
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IPL 2026: When and Where to watch, know all details

Get all details for IPL 2026: full schedule from Mar 28-May 31, 12 host cities, 10 teams, and live streaming on JioHotstar & Star Sports.

"The stage is all set for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League - New Delhi, March 27"

New Delhi, March 27

The stage is all set for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League, which is set to commence on March 28, with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on 2016 champion Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

The tournament will run from March 28 to May 31. Most of the matches will happen in the evening and start from 7:30 PM, with the toss happening at 7:00 PM. While afternoon fixtures on double-header days will begin at 3:30 pm IST. There will be a total of 12 days, which will feature doubleheaders.

Every team will play 14 matches, and the top four teams from the group stage will secure their birth in the playoffs. The IPL will retain its familiar and exciting playoff format, including Qualifier 1, the Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final, ensuring a thrilling race to the title.

Which cities will host IPL 2026 games?

The IPL 2026 season will be held across 12 major cities in India from March 28 to May 31, 2026, which include Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamsala, Raipur, and New Chandigarh.

Which teams are competing in IPL 2026?

The participating teams are the 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), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Where to watch the IPL live telecast in India?

Fans can watch the whole tournament live on Star Sports channels.

Where to Watch IPL 2026 Live Streaming in India?

Millions of fans can watch the live streaming on the JioHotstar website and mobile app. Every fixture will be available in five languages - English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada - on JioStar's TV and digital coverage, with additional regional feeds (Bengali, Bhojpuri, and Haryanvi).

A vertical live feed will once again be made available in English and Hindi on JioHotstar for mobile-first audiences. In addition, viewers will have the option to enjoy the games in a 360-degree view and with the Multi-cam feature.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see Dharamsala and Raipur in the host cities list. It's important for the IPL to reach different parts of the country. The regional language feeds on Hotstar are a great move for inclusivity.
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Aman W
The article says "secure their birth" in the playoffs. It should be "berth". Small error, but otherwise a useful summary. Evening matches at 7:30 are perfect for family viewing after work.
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Sarah B
The multi-cam and 360-degree view features sound fantastic for the streaming audience. JioHotstar really upping their game. Hope the app can handle the traffic on match days without buffering!
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Karthik V
Whistle Podu! CSK all the way. The playoff format is the best, keeps the tension till the very end. Two months of pure entertainment. Time to plan leaves for the important matches.
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Nisha Z
While I love the IPL, I hope the BCCI ensures the schedule doesn't clash with major exams. Many students are fans too. The afternoon matches on weekends are a good idea for double-headers.

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