IPL 2026 First Week Schedule: All 8 Matches, Timings and Venues
Week 1 Complete Schedule
The IPL 2026 season kicks off March 28 with defending champions RCB hosting SRH.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28 (Sat) | RCB vs SRH | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Mar 29 (Sun) | MI vs KKR | Wankhede, Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
| Mar 29 (Sun) | CSK vs RR | Chepauk, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| Mar 30 (Mon) | DC vs LSG | Arun Jaitley, Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| Mar 31 (Tue) | GT vs PBKS | Narendra Modi, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 1 (Wed) | SRH vs MI | Uppal, Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 2 (Thu) | RR vs KKR | SMS, Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 3 (Fri) | CSK vs DC | Chepauk, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
Key Matchups
The opening match RCB vs SRH promises fireworks. Day 2 brings the classic MI vs KKR rivalry. MS Dhoni last season begins March 29.
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Check our pitch reports for every venue.
| Venue | City | Avg Score | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinnaswamy | Bengaluru | 183 | 1 |
| Wankhede | Mumbai | 178 | 1 |
| Chepauk | Chennai | 161 | 2 |
| Arun Jaitley | Delhi | 172 | 1 |
Fantasy Tips
Planning your fantasy team? Captain picks: Virat Kohli (Match 1), Rohit Sharma (Match 2), MS Dhoni (emotional factor at Chepauk).
Frequently Asked Questions
When does IPL 2026 start?
IPL 2026 starts March 28, 2026 with RCB vs SRH at Chinnaswamy Stadium at 7:30 PM IST.
How many matches in IPL 2026 first week?
There are 8 matches in the first week of IPL 2026 from March 28 to April 3.
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