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IPL 2026 Set to Kick Off: Full Schedule, Format and Team Line‑ups Revealed
✍️ DD News
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 09:17 AM
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the official dates, format and fixtures for the 2026 Indian Premier League, confirming the tournament will run from early May to late July.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today unveiled the complete calendar for the 2026 Indian Premier League, announcing that the tournament will commence in early May and conclude in late July. The schedule includes a league stage followed by playoffs, with the final slated to be played at a neutral venue.
BCCI’s release also detailed the format of the competition, stating that each franchise will contest a series of matches before the top teams advance to the knockout phase. The official list of participating teams has been published, featuring the same 12 franchise sides that competed in the previous season.
Each team will name a squad of 25 players, and the fixtures have been arranged to ensure a balanced home and away schedule. Matches will be broadcast across multiple platforms, with DD Sports and various streaming services providing live coverage for fans nationwide.
The announcement comes ahead of the 2026 season, sparking excitement among supporters and analysts alike as they anticipate the return of high‑octane cricket action.
BCCI’s release also detailed the format of the competition, stating that each franchise will contest a series of matches before the top teams advance to the knockout phase. The official list of participating teams has been published, featuring the same 12 franchise sides that competed in the previous season.
Each team will name a squad of 25 players, and the fixtures have been arranged to ensure a balanced home and away schedule. Matches will be broadcast across multiple platforms, with DD Sports and various streaming services providing live coverage for fans nationwide.
The announcement comes ahead of the 2026 season, sparking excitement among supporters and analysts alike as they anticipate the return of high‑octane cricket action.