IPL 2026 Scheduled to Start March 28, Final on May 31; Schedule Pending Approval

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is now expected to start on March 28, two days later than the initially planned March 26, with the final scheduled for May 31. The delay is attributed to pending assembly election dates in Assam, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu, affecting venues like Kolkata, Chennai, and Guwahati. The IPL Governing Council is set to meet soon to finalize the full schedule and decide the opening match venue, including discussions on whether Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host home games at Chinnaswamy Stadium or alternate locations.