The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) facing 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The tournament will run until May 31, featuring evening matches starting at 7:30 PM, with the toss at 7:00 PM. On double-header days, afternoon fixtures will commence at 3:30 PM IST.
Each team will play 14 matches, with the top four teams from the group stage advancing to the playoffs. The IPL playoffs will maintain their exciting format, including Qualifier 1, the Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final, promising an intense battle for the championship.
The IPL 2026 season will be hosted in 12 major cities in India from March 28 to May 31, 2026. These cities include Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamsala, Raipur, and New Chandigarh. The participating teams in IPL 2026 are 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).
Fans can catch all the live action of the IPL tournament on Star Sports channels. Additionally, the live streaming of IPL 2026 can be enjoyed by millions of fans on the JioHotstar website and mobile app. The coverage will be available in five languages – English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada – on JioStar’s TV and digital platforms, with additional regional feeds in Bengali, Bhojpuri, and Haryanvi. Viewers can also access a vertical live feed in English and Hindi on JioHotstar, along with the option to watch games in 360-degree view and utilize the Multi-cam feature.
