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A must-do on any cricket fan’s agenda is attending the Indian Premier League.
Let Black Opal plan your dream trip to watch any of the ten contesting teams of the 19th IPL season. Our bespoke packages include flights, luxury hotel accommodation, and match day tickets.
As the world’s premier T20 competition, the 2026 IPL is the place to catch superstars of the sport and the most exciting new players on the circuit. From Delhi and Mumbai to Chennai, there’s a high demand for tickets and most games sell out quickly, generating a vibrant atmosphere and contributing to one of cricket’s great live experiences.
Talk to Black Opal’s knowledgeable team, who can build this sporting event into your dream holiday. In between matches, why not explore more of India, chill out in the Maldives, or take a cultural tour around Sri Lanka? We work with your budget to curate the perfect itinerary for your trip.
The first 20 matches for the IPL 2026 have been announced and are as follows:
TATA IPL 2026 Season Schedule
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
| 1 | 28/03/26 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru |
| 2 | 29/03/26 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai |
| 3 | 30/03/26 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati |
| 4 | 31/03/26 | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Gujarat Titans | New Chandigarh |
| 5 | 01/04/26 | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Delhi Capitals | Lucknow |
| 6 | 02/04/26 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata |
| 7 | 03/04/26 | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Punjab Kings | Chennai |
| 8 | 04/04/26 | 3:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians | Delhi |
| 9 | 04/04/26 | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad |
| 10 | 05/04/26 | 3:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad |
| 11 | 05/04/26 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru |
| 12 | 06/04/26 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Punjab Kings | Kolkata |
| 13 | 07/04/26 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai Indians | Guwahati |
| 14 | 08/04/26 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Titans | Delhi |
| 15 | 09/04/26 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata |
| 16 | 10/04/26 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Guwahati |
| 17 | 11/04/26 | 3:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | New Chandigarh |
| 18 | 11/04/26 | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Delhi Capitals | Chennai |
| 19 | 12/04/26 | 3:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Gujarat Titans | Mumbai |
| 20 | 12/04/26 | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow |
Contact a member of the Black Opal Team who will be happy to assist in planning your trip to India to experience the IPL first hand.
