IPL 2026: Punjab Kings' Complete Schedule and Key Matches

The IPL 2026 season is set to commence on March 28, with the Punjab Kings aiming for their first title under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. The complete schedule has been released, detailing their matches, including key games against the Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. Fans can look forward to an exciting season as the team plays at their home grounds in New Chandigarh and Dharamsala. Check out the full schedule to catch all the action!

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 27, 2026, 22:49 IST

IPL 2026 Schedule Unveiled

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to kick off on March 28 (Saturday). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has now disclosed the complete schedule for the group stage, following the earlier announcement of the first 20 days. The league stage will run from March 28 until May 24. The Punjab Kings (PBKS), captained by Shreyas Iyer, are expected to be a team to watch as they strive to improve upon their previous season's performance and secure their first championship title.

Punjab Kings will commence their journey on March 31 (Tuesday) against the Gujarat Titans at their home ground, the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. They are scheduled to host four matches at this venue, while the remaining three home games will take place at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.

Punjab Kings' IPL 2026 Match Schedule:

March 31 (Tuesday) | 7:30 PM IST – Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans (Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh)
April 03 (Friday) | 7:30 PM IST – Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings (M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai)
April 06 (Monday) | 7:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)
April 11 (Saturday) | 3:30 PM IST – Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh)
April 16 (Thursday) | 7:30 PM IST – Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)
April 19 (Sunday) | 7:30 PM IST – Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants (Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh)
April 25 (Saturday) | 3:30 PM IST – Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings (Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi)
April 28 (Tuesday) | 7:30 PM IST – Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh)
May 03 (Sunday) | 7:30 PM IST – Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)
May 06 (Wednesday) | 7:30 PM IST – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad)
May 11 (Monday) | 7:30 PM IST – Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals (Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala)
May 14 (Thursday) | 7:30 PM IST – Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians (Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala)
May 17 (Sunday) | 3:30 PM IST – Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala)
May 23 (Saturday) | 7:30 PM IST – Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings (Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow)