IPL 2026: Start Date, Schedule, Auction Date, Teams, Points Table & All Updates
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is already creating massive buzz among cricket fans. From the IPL 2026 start date to the IPL 2026 auction date and time, fans are eagerly searching for confirmed updates.
In this blog, AllCric brings you everything about IPL 2026 including the IPL 2026 schedule, total matches, final date, team list, released players, and the IPL 2026 points table (to be updated live).
IPL 2026 Start Date (Expected)
The IPL 2026 start date is expected to be March 2026, most likely in the third or fourth week of March.
Based on previous IPL seasons, the tournament usually begins after the international cricket window clears.
IPL 2026 Start Date (Tentative):
March 20–25, 2026
Note : Once BCCI officially announces the IPL 2026 start date, AllCric will update this page instantly.
IPL 2026 Schedule & Total Matches
The IPL 2026 schedule will be released by BCCI a few weeks before the tournament begins.
Expected IPL 2026 Schedule Format:
10 Teams
League Matches + Playoffs
Total Matches: 74 (expected)
IPL 2026 Total Matches:
Around 74 matches, including:
League stage matches
Qualifier 1
Eliminator
Qualifier 2
Final
IPL 2026 Final Date
The IPL 2026 final date is expected to fall in late May 2026.
IPL 2026 Final (Expected):
May 24–28, 2026
The final will be played at a neutral or top-ranked venue, depending on BCCI’s decision.
IPL 2026 Team List
Here is the IPL 2026 team list, which is expected to remain the same as IPL 2025:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
IPL 2026 All Team Released Players List (Expected)
The IPL 2026 all team released players list will be announced before the IPL 2026 auction.
Teams usually release:
Underperforming overseas players
High-price players with low impact
Injured or unavailable players
Full released players list will be updated team-wise on AllCric once officially announced.
IPL 2026 Auction Date & Time
One of the most searched queries right now is:
Auction date of IPL 2026 time
IPL 2026 Auction Date (Expected):
December 2025
IPL 2026 Auction Time:
Around 1:00 PM IST
The auction is expected to be held overseas or in India, depending on BCCI’s plan.
IPL 2026 Points Table
The IPL 2026 points table will be updated after every match on AllCric.
Points System:
Win: 2 Points
No Result: 1 Point
Loss: 0 Points
The top 4 teams will qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
FAQs – IPL 2026
The IPL 2026 start date is expected to be in March 2026, likely between March 20–25.
IPL 2026 is expected to feature around 74 total matches, including playoffs.
The IPL 2026 final is expected to be played in late May 2026.
The IPL 2026 auction is expected in December 2025, starting around 1:00 PM IST.
You can check the live IPL 2026 points table on AllCric after every match.