The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the full Phase 2 schedule for IPL 2026 on Thursday, with the second half of the league stage running from April 13 to May 24, 2026.
The 50 matches will be spread across 12 stadiums in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamshala, Raipur and New Chandigarh.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad opens Phase 2 on April 13. Eight double-headers are planned with afternoon matches at 3:30 PM IST and evening games at 7:30 PM IST.
Punjab Kings will play three home matches at Dharamshala's picturesque HPCA Stadium during Phase 2, while RCB will host two games at their adopted home in Raipur. The league stage concludes on May 24 with Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals.
Playoffs begin around May 26 with Qualifier 1 in Bengaluru. The final is scheduled for May 31, 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.