It feels like the dust has barely settled on India's T20 World Cup win but the fast-moving cricket calendar means fans don't have to wait long for their next taste of the sport's most explosive format – with big-hitting batters, ferocious fast bowlers, and scheming spinners set to take centre stage once again.
Watch IPL 2026 on Sky SportsHaving kept much of their title-winning squad together, RCB will be eyeing another triumph but face some serious competition in the likes of Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants.
Radio Times brings you all the details about how to watch the IPL 2026.
When is the IPL 2026 season?
The play-offs start with Qualifier 1 on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month.
Find out more about the best Sky packagesYou can also watch the action via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).
IPL 2026 schedule
All UK time. All live on Sky Sports and NOW.
Saturday 28 March
Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Sunrisers Hyderabad (2pm)Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders (3pm)
Monday 30 March
Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings (3pm)Punjab Kings v Gujarat Titans (3pm)
Wednesday 1 April
Lucknow Super Giants v Delhi Capitals (3pm)Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad (3pm)
Friday 3 April
Chennai Super Kings v Punjab Kings (3pm)Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians (11am)Gujarat Titans v Rajasthan Royals (3pm)
Sunday 5 April
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Lucknow Super Giants (11am)Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Chennai Super Kings (3pm)Kolkata Knight Riders v Punjab Kings (3pm)
Tuesday 7 April
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians (3pm)Delhi Capitals v Gujarat Titans (3pm)
Thursday 9 April
Kolkata Knight Riders v Lucknow Super Giants (3pm)Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bengaluru (3pm)
Saturday 11 April
Punjab Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad (11am)Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals (3pm)Lucknow Super Giants v Gujarat Titans (11am)Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bengaluru (3pm)
More to follow...
Qualifier 1
TBC v TBC (TBC)
Wednesday 27 May
TBC v TBC (TBC)Qualifier 2
TBC v TBC (TBC)
Final
Sunday 31 May
TBC v TBC (TBC)Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
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