The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 schedule has been announced. The rich cash league has been one of the most exciting franchise leagues in world cricket. The IPL is set to begin on the 28th of March 2026 and is scheduled to have the final on May 31, 2026.
It has been delayed two days after what the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had originally scheduled. Previously, the BCCI informed the franchises that the toughest T20 league would start on March 26. But as per reports from ESPNcricinfo, it has been delayed; however, nothing has been finalised yet.
IPL to be delayed due to the election
The IPL Governing Council will meet next week to decide the release fixtures, which have been postponed due to unannounced assembly election dates in Assam, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu.
Three franchises, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), play their home games in Kolkata (West Bengal) and Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Guwahati (Assam) is the second venue for the Rajasthan Royals (RR), due to the election dates.
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