The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all set for an exciting IPL 2026 season, with a full schedule of matches against top teams across India. Fans can look forward to thrilling encounters at iconic stadiums like M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This article provides a complete overview of RCB’s match dates, venues, and timings, making it easy for supporters to follow their favorite team throughout the tournament.
RCB's IPL 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Teams | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 11 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 16 | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Guwahati, Barsapara Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 20 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai, Wankhede Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 23 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants | Bengaluru, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 26 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium | 3:30 PM |
| 34 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans | Bengaluru, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 39 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi, Arun Jaitley Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 42 | Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 50 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 54 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | Raipur, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 57 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Raipur, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 61 | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium | 3:30 PM |
| 67 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Hyderabad, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | 7:30 PM |
Virat Kohli begin preparations for IPL 2026
Virat Kohli, who is known for his consistency and class, has started his preparations ahead of the season in London. Virat, who generally doesn't post on Instagram, posted a video about his preparations. The video in minutes gathered millions of likes and shares, showing the fandom that Virat Kohli carries.
