As per BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, considering the election dates in some states, the BCCI will announce the first 20-day schedule of IPL 2026 in 2 or 3 days. Cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) of the 2026 edition will begin on 28 March, 2026. Due to state assembly elections in Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Kerala in the next few months, the announcement of the IPL 2026 schedule will be two-phased.
BCCI secretary said to news agency ANI “We will announce the first 20-day schedule of the IPL in 2 or 3 days after considering the election dates in a few states and will announce the rest of the tournament schedule later,”
RCB to play their five home matches
Royal Challengers Bengaluru who is IPL 2025 champions will play their five home matches of the IPL 2026 season at iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru whereas two matches are scheduled to take place in Raipur at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.
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The Chinnaswamy Stadium is considered one of India’s traditional cricketing centres and has been the RCB’s long-time home. However, last year, as 11 people lost their lives and many more were injured in a stampede just outside during celebrations of RCB of its maiden title, it turned into the site of a tragic sporting disaster.
Rajesh Menon, the franchise CEO told in a statement last week “The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is more than just our home ground it is where our identity as a team truly comes alive,”
“The energy our fans bring to Bengaluru has always been a driving force for our players, inspiring them through every phase of the game. Our fans have stood by us unconditionally, and they deserve the opportunity to watch their team compete at home.”
“After detailed discussions and completing the necessary due process around permissions, we are pleased to confirm that RCB will play five matches in Bengaluru. We sincerely thank the Government of Karnataka, the KSCA, and the Karnataka Police for their support in making this possible,” he added.
