IPL 2026 Cricket Match Schedule — All 74 Matches + Playoffs
Updated: April 20, 2026 — By Rahul Sharma
IPL 2026 Season Overview
The IPL 2026 season features 74 league-stage matches + 4 playoff matches = 78 total games across 10 venues. Season started March 22, 2026. The final is on June 14 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (132,000 capacity). Each team plays 14 matches - 7 home, 7 away. Evening matches at 7:30 PM IST, afternoon double-headers at 3:30 PM IST. All matches live on Star Sports and JioCinema (free streaming).
Status as of April 20, 2026: 28 of 74 league matches completed. KKR broke their duck last night with a 5-wicket win over DC at Delhi. Match 29 (RCB vs CSK) is tonight at Chinnaswamy — a top-three blockbuster. Rajasthan Royals continue to lead the points table with 12 points.
Completed Matches (Results)
Upcoming Matches
Playoffs & Final
All times IST (+05:30). Schedule subject to change. Playoff venues and dates confirmed by BCCI. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad hosts all knockout matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
74 league matches + 4 playoffs (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, Final) = 78 total matches.
June 14, 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Capacity 132,000.
Evening: 7:30 PM IST. Afternoon (weekends): 3:30 PM IST.
Star Sports (TV), JioCinema (free streaming). International: Willow TV, Sky Sports, SuperSport, Fox Sports.
All 4 playoff matches at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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