BCCI Announces Schedule For Second Phase Of IPL 2026, Playoffs Date To Be Revealed Later

IPL 2026: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the schedule for the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with 50 matches being played from April 13 to May 24.

“The remainder of the league stage, comprising 50 matches, will be played from April 13 to May 24, 2026, across 12 venues in India,” BCCI said in a statement.

The second phase will see matches unfold across 11 cities - Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamsala, and New Chandigarh - as teams fight for playoff berths.

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The action resumes on April 13 with Sunrisers Hyderabad locking horns with Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad, setting the tone for an exciting run of fixtures.

Fans can look forward to an exhilarating phase of the tournament as teams shake for positions in the lead-up to the final weeks of the league stage.

“The second phase will feature eight double-headers, with afternoon matches starting at 03:30 PM IST and evening matches commencing at 07:30 PM IST,” the statement further read.

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Punjab Kings will split their home games between New Chandigarh and Dharamsala, with three matches in the hill state venue. Rajasthan Royals will host four games in Jaipur, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play three home matches in Bengaluru and two in Raipur.

The venues for the Playoffs will be announced at a later date.

Here are the full list of fixtures for IPL 2026: