IPL 2026 start date: When will the season begin and where will the key matches be played? BCCI announces d

IPL 2026 Start Date First Match: Get ready for IPL 2026! The thrilling franchise cricket season kicks off on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru aiming for another title. Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will host key matches, including the final, after safety measures were implemented. Two RCB home games will also be played in Raipur.