IPL 2026 schedule released with 50 matches from April 13 to May 24.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has released the schedule for the second phase of the 2026 Indian Premier League, featuring 50 matches from April 13 to May 24 across 12 venues. The tournament will begin on April 13 with Sunrisers Hyderabad facing Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad, and conclude on May 24 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Matches will be played at venues including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, and Lucknow, with afternoon games starting at 3:30 PM and evening matches at 7:30 PM. No opening ceremony will be held for humanitarian reasons.