The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the first 20 days schedule for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The tournament will begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.
Lucknow Super Giants will begin their campaign on 1 April, when they host Delhi Capitals at their home venue in Lucknow. The franchise will play four matches during the first 20 days of the tournament, including two home matches and two away fixtures.
During the opening phase of the season, LSG will face strong competition with matches scheduled against Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Gujarat Titans. Their home matches during this period will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Lucknow Super Giants will kick off their season with a home fixture against Delhi Capitals on April 1. Following the opening match, the team will travel to Hyderabad to play against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 5.
After the clash in Hyderabad, LSG will head to Kolkata to face Kolkata Knight Riders on April 9 at Eden Gardens. The team will then return to their home ground in Lucknow to take on Gujarat Titans on April 12, which will be their final match of the first phase of the schedule.
Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Schedule
|
Match |
Date |
Opponent |
Venue |
|
Match 5 |
1 Apr 2026 |
Delhi Capitals |
Lucknow |
|
Match 10 |
5 Apr 2026 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Hyderabad |
|
Match 15 |
9 Apr 2026 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
Kolkata |
|
Match 19 |
12 Apr 2026 |
Gujarat Titans |
Lucknow |
Lucknow Super Giants Aim for Positive Start in IPL 2026
Lucknow Super Giants will look to make a strong start to their IPL 2026 campaign as they aim to establish early momentum in the tournament. The team has a balanced mix of home and away fixtures during the opening phase, which will test their consistency.
Home matches at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow are expected to draw strong crowd support, while away games against teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders will be important challenges early in the season.
With four key matches scheduled in the first 20 days of IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants will be aiming to secure valuable points and build confidence before the next phase of the tournament begins.
IPL 2026 First 20 Matches Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Day | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru |
| 2 | 29 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai |
| 3 | 30 Mar 2026 | Monday | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati |
| 4 | 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | Mullanpur |
| 5 | 1 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Lucknow |
| 6 | 2 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata |
| 7 | 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai |
| 8 | 4 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Delhi |
| 9 | 4 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad |
| 10 | 5 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad |
| 11 | 5 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru |
| 12 | 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Kolkata |
| 13 | 7 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Guwahati |
| 14 | 8 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Delhi |
| 15 | 9 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata |
| 16 | 10 Apr 2026 | Friday | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Guwahati |
| 17 | 11 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mullanpur |
| 18 | 11 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Chennai |
| 19 | 12 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Lucknow |
| 20 | 12 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai |
