Complete IPL match coverage for the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Check yesterday IPL match winner results and upcoming fixtures. Live scorecard updates, match predictions, betting odds and squad analysis for all 10 teams and 74 matches.
The Indian Premier League 2026 is the 19th edition of the world's biggest T20 cricket franchise tournament, organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Ten teams compete across 74 league matches between March and May 2026, with the top four advancing to playoffs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter as defending champions after winning their maiden title in 2025.
Every IPL 2026 match is broadcast live on Star Sports Network and streamed free on JioHotstar. Evening matches begin at 7:30 PM IST, with afternoon fixtures starting at 3:30 PM IST on double-header weekends. This site provides live scorecard updates, match predictions, squad analysis and betting odds for every fixture throughout the tournament.
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28 March to 31 May 2026. The tournament features 74 league stage matches followed by 4 playoff matches. Ten teams each play 14 league games before the top four advance to Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the Final.
Ten franchises compete: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Each team plays 14 league matches before the top four qualify for the playoffs based on points and net run rate.
Star Sports Network broadcasts on TV across India. JioHotstar streams every match online with ball-by-ball scorecard coverage, multi-camera angles and commentary options on both mobile and desktop. Evening matches begin at 7:30 PM IST and afternoon fixtures start at 3:30 PM IST on double-header weekends.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their maiden IPL title in 2025, defeating Punjab Kings in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Captain Rajat Patidar led the franchise to their first championship after 17 seasons without a trophy. RCB enter IPL 2026 as defending champions.