The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released the IPL 2026 Phase 2 schedule on 26 March 2026, confirming 50 matches across 12 cities. Fans will see the league stage conclude between 13 April and 24 May 2026 as 10 franchises compete for playoff spots.
BCCI confirms 50 matches across 12 cities for IPL 2026 Phase 2
The second phase of the tournament features 50 fixtures that follow the opening leg of the season. While the BCCI released the document through official channels on 26 March 2026, a specific spokesperson was not named in the announcement. The 10 franchises, including Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, are scheduled to play in a format that leads directly into the knockout stages.
Matches are set to take place in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamsala, Raipur, and New Chandigarh. The spread of venues ensures that the tournament reaches fans in both traditional cricket hubs and newer regional centres. Each fixture carries weight as teams attempt to climb the points table before the May deadline.
The schedule includes eight double-headers where two matches take place on the same day. These days are often the most demanding for players and broadcast
