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IPL 2026: Bigger Than Ever with 84 Games, Phased Schedule
11 Mar
Summary
- IPL 2026 will feature 84 matches, a new record for the tournament.
- Schedule release is phased due to state assembly elections.
- The announcement will occur on March 11 at 7:00 PM IST.
The highly anticipated schedule for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is imminent, signaling the start of the tournament's 19th edition. This upcoming season is set to be the most extensive to date, featuring a record 84 matches, an increase from the 74 games played in the previous season. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will release the schedule in a phased manner. Initially, the schedule for the first 20 days of the tournament will be announced within the next two to three days. This approach is being adopted to accommodate the dates of upcoming state assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
The official announcement for the IPL 2026 schedule is confirmed for Wednesday, March 11, at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Fans can catch the live announcement on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network. The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will be looking to retain their title after their maiden victory in the IPL 2025 season, where they defeated the Punjab Kings in the final.
