IPL 2026 Schedule Pending Election Dates; 18 Venues Proposed Including Bengaluru and Jaipur

The IPL 2026 season is expected to start on March 26 and conclude on May 31, but the full schedule remains unconfirmed pending the Election Commission's announcement of assembly election dates in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. The BCCI has proposed 18 venues across India, including traditional and new locations. The IPL Governing Council has requested Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals to confirm their home venues amid uncertainties, especially concerning Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium following last year's stampede.