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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.
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO ASSIST WITH TICKET ONLY REQUESTS, WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 5-NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION TO BE ABLE TO ASSIST WITH TICKETS.
The fixtures for the IPL 2026 have been announced and are as follows:
TATA IPL 2026 Season Schedule
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Home | Away | Venue |
| 1 | March 28 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru |
| 2 | March 29 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai |
| 3 | March 30 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati |
| 4 | March 31 | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Gujarat Titans | New Chandigarh |
| 5 | April 1 | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Delhi Capitals | Lucknow |
| 6 | April 2 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata |
| 7 | April 3 | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Punjab Kings | Chennai |
| 8 | April 4 | 3:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians | Delhi |
| 9 | April 4 | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad |
| 10 | April 5 | 3:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad |
| 11 | April 5 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru |
| 12 | April 6 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Punjab Kings | Kolkata |
| 13 | April 7 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai Indians | Guwahati |
| 14 | April 8 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Titans | Delhi |
| 15 | April 9 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata |
| 16 | April 10 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Guwahati |
| 17 | April 11 | 3:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | New Chandigarh |
| 18 | April 11 | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Delhi Capitals | Chennai |
| 19 | April 12 | 3:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Gujarat Titans | Lucknow |
| 20 | April 12 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai |
| 21 | April 13 | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajasthan Royals | Hyderabad |
| 22 | April 14 | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai |
| 23 | April 15 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow Super Giants | Bengaluru |
| 24 | April 16 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Punjab Kings | Mumbai |
| 25 | April 17 | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Kolkata Knight Riders | Ahmedabad |
| 26 | April 18 | 3:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru |
| 27 | April 18 | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad |
| 28 | April 19 | 3:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata |
| 29 | April 19 | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Lucknow Super Giants | New Chandigarh |
| 30 | April 20 | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Mumbai Indians | Ahmedabad |
| 31 | April 21 | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi Capitals | Hyderabad |
| 32 | April 22 | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow |
| 33 | April 23 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai |
| 34 | April 24 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | Bengaluru |
| 35 | April 25 | 3:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Punjab Kings | Delhi |
| 36 | April 25 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Jaipur |
| 37 | April 26 | 3:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Chennai Super Kings | Ahmedabad |
| 38 | April 26 | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow |
| 39 | April 27 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi |
| 40 | April 28 | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Rajasthan Royals | New Chandigarh |
| 41 | April 29 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai |
| 42 | April 30 | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Ahmedabad |
| 43 | May 1 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Delhi Capitals | Jaipur |
| 44 | May 2 | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | Chennai |
| 45 | May 3 | 3:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Hyderabad |
| 46 | May 3 | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Punjab Kings | Ahmedabad |
| 47 | May 4 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai |
| 48 | May 5 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Chennai Super Kings | Delhi |
| 49 | May 6 | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Punjab Kings | Hyderabad |
| 50 | May 7 | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow |
| 51 | May 8 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi |
| 52 | May 9 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Gujarat Titans | Jaipur |
| 53 | May 10 | 3:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow Super Giants | Chennai |
| 54 | May 10 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians | Raipur |
| 55 | May 11 | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Delhi Capitals | Dharamshala |
| 56 | May 12 | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Ahmedabad |
| 57 | May 13 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kolkata Knight Riders | Raipur |
| 58 | May 14 | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Mumbai Indians | Dharamshala |
| 59 | May 15 | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow |
| 60 | May 16 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gujarat Titans | Kolkata |
| 61 | May 17 | 3:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Dharamshala |
| 62 | May 17 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Rajasthan Royals | Delhi |
| 63 | May 18 | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai |
| 64 | May 19 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow Super Giants | Jaipur |
| 65 | May 20 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai Indians | Kolkata |
| 66 | May 21 | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | Chennai |
| 67 | May 22 | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Hyderabad |
| 68 | May 23 | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Punjab Kings | Lucknow |
| 69 | May 24 | 3:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai |
| 70 | May 24 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi Capitals | Kolkata |
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.
