The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the schedule for the second phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. This phase includes 50 thrilling matches that will take place from April 13 to May 24, 2026, across 12 venues in India.
TATA IPL 2026 Second Phase Schedule
The competition will ramp up as teams fight for playoff spots. The action kicks off on April 13, 2026, with the Sunrisers Hyderabad facing the Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad. Fans can expect an exciting culmination of matches as the league stage progresses.
Match Venues
The matches will be held in the following cities:
- Bengaluru
- Mumbai
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Delhi
- Ahmedabad
- Hyderabad
- Lucknow
- Jaipur
- Dharamshala
- Raipur
- New Chandigarh
Match Schedule Highlights
The second phase will include eight double-headers. The afternoon matches are set to start at 03:30 PM IST, while the evening matches will begin at 07:30 PM IST.
Specific team match details include:
- Punjab Kings will play their home matches in New Chandigarh and Dharamshala, with three games located in Dharamshala.
- Rajasthan Royals will host four home games in Jaipur.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru will have three home matches in Bengaluru and two additional matches in Raipur.
Looking Ahead
The excitement builds as the tournament nears its playoff phase. Further details regarding the playoff venues will be announced shortly. The schedule promises thrilling cricket action and intensifying competition.
