IPL Trophy. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 commenced at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28, 2026, and traverse the country before concluding on May 31, 2026. With 84 league matches and four playoff games scheduled, compared to the usual 74 league fixtures, this edition is set to be the largest in the tournament’s history. The playoffs will begin on May 26, 2026. Bengaluru has been confirmed as the host city for Qualifier 1 and the final, to be played on May 31, 2026. The Eliminator and Qualifier 2 are expected to be held in Ahmedabad and Raipur, although an official announcement is awaited. Published – April 23, 2026 05:02 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation SC asks if ED is arguing ‘failure of constitutional machinery’ in WB by claiming rule of law breach Coal ‘scam’ case: Delhi court sends I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel to 14-day judicial custody