Cricket's biggest franchise league is back. The Indian Premier League returns for its 19th edition in 2026, with the best white-ball players on the planet set to battle it out across the Spring months.
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.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their long wait for a first title last year after talisman Virat Kohli top-scored to help them beat Punjab Kings by six runs in a nail-biting final.
Having 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.
The stage is set for another rollercoaster season in the IPL. Fans in the UK will be treated to extensive live coverage of every single game from the season-opener all the way through to the final.
Radio Times brings you all the details about how to watch the IPL 2026.
When is the IPL 2026 season?
The IPL 2026 season kicks off on Saturday 28 March 2026 and runs until the final on Sunday 31 May 2026.
The play-offs start with Qualifier 1 on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
You can watch the IPL 2026 live on Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event.
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 packagesSky Sports customers can live stream the tournament via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.
You can also watch the action via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).
NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.
IPL 2026 schedule
All UK time. All live on Sky Sports and NOW.
Only the start of the schedule and dates have been announced so far. This page will be updated with the full schedule when it is available.
Saturday 28 March
Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Sunrisers Hyderabad (2pm)Sunday 29 March
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders (3pm)Monday 30 March
Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings (3pm)Tuesday 31 March
Punjab Kings v Gujarat Titans (3pm)Wednesday 1 April
Lucknow Super Giants v Delhi Capitals (3pm)Thursday 2 April
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad (3pm)Friday 3 April
Chennai Super Kings v Punjab Kings (3pm)Saturday 4 April
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)Monday 6 April
Kolkata Knight Riders v Punjab Kings (3pm)Tuesday 7 April
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians (3pm)Wednesday 8 April
Delhi Capitals v Gujarat Titans (3pm)Thursday 9 April
Kolkata Knight Riders v Lucknow Super Giants (3pm)Friday 10 April
Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bengaluru (3pm)Saturday 11 April
Punjab Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad (11am)Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals (3pm)Sunday 12 April
Lucknow Super Giants v Gujarat Titans (11am)Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bengaluru (3pm)More to follow...
Qualifier 1
Tuesday 26 May
TBC v TBC (TBC)Wednesday 27 May
TBC v TBC (TBC)Qualifier 2
Friday 29 May
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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