IPL 2026 First Match: RCB vs SRH to kick off season in Bengaluru on March 28

Cricket fans, get ready for an expanded Indian Premier League 2026. The tournament kicks off on March 28 in Bengaluru. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play Sunrisers Hyderabad. This season is the largest ever with 84 matches. The league runs for over two months, concluding on May 31. Playoffs begin May 26.