IPL 2026 Phase Two Schedule Announced: Key Dates and Venues

The BCCI has announced the schedule for the second phase of IPL 2026, which will run from April 13 to May 24. The tournament will feature 50 matches across 12 venues in India, with the playoffs' locations to be revealed later. The action kicks off with a match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, promising an exciting series of games as teams vie for playoff positions. Key details about home games for various teams, including Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, are also highlighted. Stay tuned for more updates!

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 26, 2026, 19:54 IST

IPL 2026 Phase Two Details Unveiled

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced that the second phase of IPL 2026 will kick off on April 13 and wrap up on May 24. This announcement was made on Thursday alongside the complete schedule for the league phase.

The initial phase is set to take place from March 28 to April 12, with the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, going head-to-head with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. The grand finale is scheduled for May 31 in Bengaluru.

According to BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, “The remaining league stage will consist of 50 matches, taking place from April 13 to May 24, 2026, across 12 different venues in India.”

He further elaborated that the matches during this phase will occur in cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamshala, Raipur, and New Chandigarh.

As the tournament progresses into this critical phase, teams will battle it out across various venues for a chance to secure playoff spots, with competition expected to heat up in the latter part of the league stage. The action resumes on April 13, featuring Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad, setting the stage for an exhilarating series of matches.

The second phase will also include eight double-header matches.

Punjab Kings will host their home games in New Chandigarh and Dharamshala, with three matches scheduled at the latter venue during this phase.

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

The locations for the playoffs will be disclosed at a later date.