BCCI Unveils Schedule for IPL 2026 Second Phase

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the schedule for the second phase of IPL 2026, which will feature 50 matches from April 13 to May 24 across 12 venues in India. The tournament will kick off with a match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad. Fans can expect an exciting competition as teams battle for playoff positions. The detailed schedule includes eight double-headers, with matches scheduled at various times throughout the day. This announcement follows the earlier release of the first phase schedule, which runs from March 28 to April 12, featuring 20 matches across 10 venues.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 26, 2026, 19:10 IST

Announcement of IPL 2026 Second Phase Schedule

On Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed the schedule for the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The specific venues for the playoffs will be disclosed at a later time.

Details of the Second Phase Schedule

The remaining league matches, totaling 50, are set to take place from April 13 to May 24, 2026, across 12 different venues in India. The matches will occur in cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamsala, Raipur, and New Chandigarh, as stated in an official IPL announcement.

News BCCI announces schedule for second phase of #TATAIPL 2026 ️ The remainder of the league stage, comprising 50 matches, will be played from April 13 to May 24, 2026, across 12 venues in India ️ More details here — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 26, 2026

As the tournament progresses, teams will vie for playoff positions, with competition expected to heighten during the latter part of the league stage.

Kickoff of the Second Phase

The action resumes on April 13, featuring a match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad, setting the stage for an exhilarating series of games.

Fans can anticipate an exciting phase as teams compete for favorable standings leading up to the final weeks of the league.

Match Schedule Overview

The second phase will include eight double-header matches, with afternoon games starting at 03:30 PM IST and evening matches at 07:30 PM IST.

Punjab Kings will host their matches in New Chandigarh and Dharamsala, with three games scheduled in Dharamsala.

Rajasthan Royals will play four home games in Jaipur, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru will have three home matches in Bengaluru and two in Raipur.

Recap of the First Phase

Previously, the BCCI had announced the first phase of IPL 2026, which will run from March 28 to April 12.

The tournament will kick off with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

In total, 20 matches will occur across 10 venues during the first phase, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad.

This phase will feature four double-headers, with afternoon matches starting at 03:30 PM IST and evening matches at 07:30 PM IST.

Following the opening match, the Mumbai Indians will compete against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

The first double-header is scheduled for April 4, 2026, with Delhi Capitals facing Mumbai Indians in the afternoon at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, followed by Gujarat Titans against Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Home Ground Distribution for Teams

Rajasthan Royals will kick off their home matches in Guwahati, hosting Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.

Punjab Kings will play their initial home games at the PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh.

Throughout the season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will have five home matches in Bengaluru and two in Raipur.

Punjab Kings will host four matches in New Chandigarh and three in Dharamsala, while Rajasthan Royals will play three home games in Guwahati and four in Jaipur.