CSK IPL 2026 Schedule: Match Dates, Venues & Full Fixtures
The CSK IPL 2026 schedule is confirmed for Phase 1 — and the Yellow Army arrive at this season with something to prove after a difficult IPL 2025 campaign. Here are all confirmed CSK fixtures, venues, timings, and the key matches every CSK fan needs to circle on their calendar right now.
CSK play four confirmed Phase 1 matches in IPL 2026 — two at home in Chennai and two away in Guwahati and Bengaluru.
Introduction: Don't Miss a Single CSK Match in IPL 2026
When does Chennai Super Kings play their first IPL 2026 match? When does the Yellow Army return to Chepauk? Will Ravindra Jadeja face his former side at Guwahati? These are the questions every CSK fan is searching for right now — and here is your complete, verified answer.
The CSK IPL 2026 schedule has been partially confirmed by the BCCI, with Phase 1 fixtures covering matches from 30 March to 11 April 2026 as part of the IPL 2026 Phase 1 match schedule with venues and fixtures.
The remaining fixtures will be released once the Election Commission finalises assembly election dates for states including West Bengal and Assam.
Below you will find the complete CSK match schedule with confirmed dates, venues, and timings — plus venue insights, travel tips, and the four biggest matches you absolutely cannot afford to miss this season.
CSK IPL 2026 Schedule Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| IPL Season | IPL 2026 |
| Team | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| Captain | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Home Ground | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai |
| Season Opener | 30 March 2026 vs Rajasthan Royals (Away) |
| Phase 1 Matches | 4 confirmed |
| Format | Double Round-Robin (10 teams, 84 matches) |
| IPL Titles | 5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) |
Note: IPL 2026 features 10 teams in a double round-robin format — each team plays every other side twice, giving CSK 18 league matches in total before playoffs. The Phase 2 schedule will be released shortly following Election Commission clearance.
Chennai Super Kings Full Fixture List — IPL 2026
Below is the official CSK IPL 2026 fixture list as confirmed by the BCCI. All matches include venue, date, and timing.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (IST) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | Rajasthan Royals | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM | Away |
| 03 Apr 2026 | Punjab Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM | Home |
| 05 Apr 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Away |
| 11 Apr 2026 | Delhi Capitals | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM | Home |
⭐ Home matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai. | All times in IST. | Remaining CSK IPL 2026 fixtures will be updated once BCCI releases the Phase 2 schedule.
Only 4 Chennai Super Kings schedule matches are officially confirmed so far. The rest — including blockbusters against MI, KKR, SRH, GT, LSG, and return legs — will be published here the moment the BCCI drops the full schedule, including the much-anticipated clashes in the Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 match schedule.
Venue Insights & Travel Notes for CSK Fans
MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai (Home Ground)
Confirmed Home Fixtures at Chepauk:
| Date | Day | Opponent | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 April 2026 | Friday | vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM |
| 11 April 2026 | Saturday | vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
The MA Chidambaram Stadium — Chepauk — is one of the most iconic and intimidating cricket venues in the world. Situated in the heart of Chennai with a capacity of around 50,000, it is a fortress that opposing teams genuinely dread visiting. The pitch here is legendary for its spin-friendly nature — slow, low, and turning sharply as the match progresses — which plays directly into CSK’s hands with their spin-heavy bowling attack. The Chennai crowd is passionate, knowledgeable, and relentless in their support of the Yellow Army from the first ball to the last.
Fan tip: Chepauk is accessible via Chennai Beach Station on the Chennai Suburban Railway. Plan for significant traffic along Anna Salai and Kamarajar Salai on match evenings. Chepauk tickets sell out extremely fast, especially for the CSK vs DC Saturday night clash — book early via BookMyShow.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati (Away — 30 March)
The Barsapara Stadium serves as Rajasthan Royals’ secondary home ground in 2026 — and it is where CSK’s season begins. With a capacity of around 40,000 and an increasingly vocal crowd, Guwahati has established itself as one of the IPL’s most atmospheric neutral venues. CSK open their campaign here on a Monday evening — making it an unusual but intriguing start to the season, with the added emotional dimension of Ravindra Jadeja facing his old side.
Fan tip: Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport connects Guwahati to most major Indian cities. Accommodation near GS Road puts you close to the stadium and the city’s lively food scene.
Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (Away — 5 April)
A Sunday evening clash against RCB at Chinnaswamy is one of the toughest away assignments in Phase 1 — and CSK face it just two days after their home game against Punjab Kings. The defending champions will have a sold-out, electric home crowd behind them. However, the Chinnaswamy surface, much like Chepauk, traditionally assists spin — which could work in CSK’s favour despite the hostile atmosphere.
Fan tip: Chinnaswamy is accessible via Cubbon Park Metro Station on the Purple Line. Travelling CSK fans should book accommodation in central Bengaluru well in advance — RCB vs CSK is one of the most in-demand tickets of the entire season.
Key CSK Matches to Watch in IPL 2026
1. RR vs CSK — 30 March 2026 | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati ⭐ THE JADEJA STORYLINE
This is the most emotionally charged opener of CSK’s season — and one of the most talked-about fixtures of Phase 1. Ravindra Jadeja, one of CSK’s most beloved players for over a decade, was traded to Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026 — and his first encounter against his former franchise arrives immediately in Match 3 of the season. The Guwahati crowd will be watching closely to see whether Jadeja can deliver against the team he served for so many years. For Ruturaj Gaikwad, winning this opener away from home would be the perfect statement of intent for a side that finished bottom of the table in 2025.
2. CSK vs PBKS — 3 April 2026 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai ⭐ HOME OPENER
The Yellow Army finally returns to Chepauk — and Chennai cricket fans have been waiting for this moment all season. After opening the campaign away in Guwahati, CSK come home to face Punjab Kings in their first home fixture of IPL 2026. Chepauk on a Friday evening under floodlights, with 50,000 fans roaring in yellow — there is no atmosphere in Indian cricket quite like it. Punjab Kings are an improving side, but walking into Chepauk against a CSK side hungry for redemption after their 2025 capitulation is one of the most daunting tasks in Phase 1.
3. RCB vs CSK — 5 April 2026 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
An away trip to Bengaluru to face defending champions RCB just two days after the home game against Punjab Kings makes this a demanding stretch of CSK’s Phase 1 schedule, especially with the packed Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 match schedule around that period.
The Chinnaswamy surface, much like Chepauk, traditionally assists spin — Noor Ahmad and Rahul Chahar will relish the conditions despite the hostile crowd. For CSK, pulling off an away win in Bengaluru would send a powerful message about their title credentials in 2026.
4. CSK vs DC — 11 April 2026 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai ⭐ HOME FORTRESS
CSK’s second home game of Phase 1 brings Delhi Capitals to Chepauk on a Saturday evening — and the fortress is expected to deliver. Delhi Capitals have been building quietly but facing CSK at Chepauk, with the spin attack primed and 50,000 vocal fans creating an unrelenting atmosphere, is among the toughest assignments in the tournament. Two home wins from two in Phase 1 would put CSK in an excellent position heading into the second half of the league stage — and signal that the five-time champions are well and truly back.
Final Word: CSK's IPL 2026 Redemption Campaign Begins
You now have everything you need to follow the CSK IPL 2026 schedule — the confirmed dates, venues, timings, and context for all four Phase 1 fixtures. From the emotionally loaded opener against Jadeja’s Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati to the Saturday evening Chepauk fortress against Delhi Capitals, CSK’s Phase 1 campaign is one of the most compelling storylines of IPL 2026.
Don’t miss CSK’s Chepauk home opener on 3 April and the highly anticipated RCB vs CSK rivalry on 5 April. If you are watching from home, JioCinema and Star Sports are your go-to platforms for live streaming and broadcast. Set your reminders now — the Yellow Army needs you from ball one.
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❓FAQs
CSK open IPL 2026 on 30 March 2026 (Monday) against Rajasthan Royals at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati — at 7:30 PM IST.
CSK play all their home matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai. The two confirmed Phase 1 home games are vs Punjab Kings (3 April) and vs Delhi Capitals (11 April).
Ruturaj Gaikwad is the captain of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026.
CSK matches are broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on JioCinema in India. Check local broadcast listings for international viewers.
Tickets for CSK home games at Chepauk are available via BookMyShow — the official IPL ticketing partner. Book early as Chepauk tickets sell out extremely quickly.
CSK will play 18 league matches in total across IPL 2026 in a double round-robin format before the playoffs. Only 4 Phase 1 fixtures have been confirmed so far.