IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders' Complete League Stage Schedule Revealed
The IPL 2026 season is set to commence on March 28, with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) eager to make their mark. The BCCI has released the complete league stage schedule, concluding on May 24. KKR will face the Mumbai Indians in their opening match on March 29, followed by several exciting fixtures at their home ground, Eden Gardens. Fans can look forward to a thrilling season as KKR aims for victory against formidable opponents. Check out the full schedule to catch all the action!
| Mar 26, 2026, 22:14 IST
IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to kick off on March 28 (Saturday). Following the announcement of assembly election dates in West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has now released the complete schedule for the league stage. The league matches will wrap up on May 24, although details regarding the playoff dates and venues are still pending. A team that is expected to attract significant attention is the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who will start their season against the Mumbai Indians on March 29 (Sunday) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. KKR's first home match will take place against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 2.
KKR's Full League Stage Fixture for IPL 2026:
- March 29 (Sunday) | 7:30 PM IST – Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)
- April 02 (Thursday) | 7:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)
- April 06 (Monday) | 7:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)
- April 09 (Thursday) | 7:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)
- April 14 (Tuesday) | 7:30 PM IST – Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai)
- April 17 (Friday) | 7:30 PM IST – Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)
- April 19 (Sunday) | 3:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)
- April 26 (Sunday) | 7:30 PM IST – Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow)
- May 03 (Sunday) | 3:30 PM IST – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad)
- May 08 (Friday) | 7:30 PM IST – Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi)
- May 13 (Wednesday) | 7:30 PM IST – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur)
- May 16 (Saturday) | 7:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)
- May 20 (Wednesday) | 7:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)
- May 24 (Sunday) | 7:30 PM IST – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)