IPL 2026 to commence on March 28, Final on May 31st
Webdunia | March 11, 2026 6:41 PM CST
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season will commence on March 28 and conclude on May 31, marking a two-day delay from the original schedule.In December 2025, the IPL had informed all franchises that the 2026 edition would begin on March 26. However, the start date has now been revised to March 28, with the grand finale set for May 31.
The IPL Governing Council is expected to meet next week to finalise the full 2026 season schedule.The delay is reportedly linked to the pending announcement of assembly election dates in Assam, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu.
Kolkata and Chennai, home grounds for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) respectively, will be affected, while Guwahati, Assam’s capital, is the secondary venue for Rajasthan Royals (RR).
The tournament opener will feature defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).The IPL Governing Council is also expected to discuss final arrangements for venues and the schedule for the upcoming season.
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