Credit: BCCI/IPL

Credit: BCCI/IPL

It might not be at this very moment but soon, not too long from now, the die hard cricket fan is going to say to the world that… “hey, it’s that time of the year when it’s the IPL” implying that devil may care, for when it’s the IPL time, then there’s no time for anything else! Wouldn’t you agree? That’s even if a tournament as respected and popular as the T20 World Cup is going on at the moment with India and Sri Lanka as co hosts. What do you reckon?

Anyone doubting the sheer popularity of the Indian Premier League should simply look at, if not at anything else, but the sheer weight its schedule occupies in the global ICC cricketing calendar. The soon-to-begin-contests and we’ve got a fair idea when it goes underway live, is attributed almost a sixth of the year- this year.

However, having said that, let us delve into more information about the famous and widely popular franchise league’s schedule information-

IPL 2026 Schedule Details  

The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League is set to get underway on March 26, with the final scheduled for May 31, marking another two-month window for one of cricket’s most commercially successful and widely followed T20 tournaments.

While the official fixtures are yet to be announced, the full schedule is expected to be released next week, allowing franchises to finalise travel plans, training camps and logistical arrangements ahead of the season.

The tournament is likely to follow the established home-and-away format, with matches spread across multiple venues in India, culminating in the traditional playoff structure.

The March–May window continues to align with the IPL’s preferred slot in the global cricket calendar, ensuring maximum player availability and minimal clash with international commitments.

As in previous seasons, the league is expected to feature a mix of established international stars, emerging Indian talent and high-profile auction signings, sustaining its reputation as a key platform for both performance and player development. With preparations already underway behind the scenes, anticipation among fans and franchises is building, as the countdown begins for another high-intensity season of franchise cricket.