BCCI Announces Schedule for Second Phase of TATA IPL 2026.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the second phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
The remainder of the league stage, comprising 50 matches, will be played from April 13 to May 24, 2026, across 12 venues in India. Matches in the second phase will be held in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamshala, Raipur, and New Chandigarh.
As the tournament enters a crucial phase, teams will compete across these venues for a place in the playoffs. The race is expected to intensify through the latter half of the league stage, with every point mattering as sides jostle for playoff qualification.
The action resumes on April 13, 2026, with Sunrisers Hyderabad taking on Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. This high-scoring venue promises an explosive start to the second phase.
Fans can look forward to an exciting phase of the tournament as teams battle for positions in the lead-up to the final weeks of the league stage. High-stakes derbies, including the MI vs CSK “El Clasico” (first leg on April 23 in Mumbai, return on May 2 in Chennai), will add extra spice.
The second phase will feature eight double-headers. Afternoon matches start at 03:30 PM IST, while evening matches commence at 07:30 PM IST. This format allows fans to enjoy back-to-back action on select days, maximizing entertainment while fitting the tight timeline.
Key home venue arrangements for the second phase:
Punjab Kings will play their home matches split between New Chandigarh (Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium) and Dharamshala (HPCA Stadium), including three matches in the scenic Dharamshala venue during this phase.
As the tournament enters a crucial phase, teams will compete across these venues for a place in the playoffs. The race is expected to intensify through the latter half of the league stage, with every point mattering as sides jostle for playoff qualification.
The action resumes on April 13, 2026, with Sunrisers Hyderabad taking on Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. This high-scoring venue promises an explosive start to the second phase.
Fans can look forward to an exciting phase of the tournament as teams battle for positions in the lead-up to the final weeks of the league stage. High-stakes derbies, including the MI vs CSK “El Clasico” (first leg on April 23 in Mumbai, return on May 2 in Chennai), will add extra spice.
The second phase will feature eight double-headers. Afternoon matches start at 03:30 PM IST, while evening matches commence at 07:30 PM IST. This format allows fans to enjoy back-to-back action on select days, maximizing entertainment while fitting the tight timeline.
Key home venue arrangements for the second phase:
Punjab Kings will play their home matches split between New Chandigarh (Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium) and Dharamshala (HPCA Stadium), including three matches in the scenic Dharamshala venue during this phase.
Rajasthan Royals will host four home games in Jaipur at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play three home matches in Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and two in Raipur at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.
Sample fixtures from the second phase (based on the official schedule):
April 13 (Mon): Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, Hyderabad – 7:30 PM IST
April 14 (Tue): Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai – 7:30 PM IST
April 15 (Wed): Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants, Bengaluru – 7:30 PM IST
April 16 (Thu): Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, Mumbai – 7:30 PM IST
April 17 (Fri): Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Ahmedabad – 7:30 PM IST
April 18 (Sat, Double-header): Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals (3:30 PM, Bengaluru) & Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings (7:30 PM, Hyderabad)
April 19 (Sun, Double-header): Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals (3:30 PM, Kolkata) & Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants (7:30 PM, New Chandigarh)
April 23 (Thu): Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai – 7:30 PM IST
April 25 (Sat, Double-header): Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings (3:30 PM, Delhi) & Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (7:30 PM, Jaipur)
May 2 (Sat): Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Chennai – 7:30 PM IST
May 3 (Sun, Double-header): Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders (3:30 PM, Hyderabad) & Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings (7:30 PM, Ahmedabad)
And many more up to the final league matches on May 24.
(The complete detailed schedule, including all 50 matches with exact dates, times, and venues, is available on the official IPL website or via the downloadable PDF.)
The venues for the Playoffs (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and Final) will be announced at a later date.
This second phase promises high drama as the points table tightens. With iconic venues like the floodlit Wankhede, the batting paradise of Chinnaswamy, the spin-friendly Chepauk, and the scenic Dharamshala hosting key games, fans across India and the world can expect thrilling cricket under lights and in the afternoon sun.
DEVJIT SAIKIA Honorary Secretary BCCI
The TATA IPL 2026 continues to deliver world-class cricket entertainment, brought to you with the support of title sponsor TATA and all official partners. Stay tuned for live updates, ticket information, and more on the official IPL platforms. Let the second phase begin! 🏏
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