IPL 2026: Indian Premier League – Teams, Schedule, Points Table, Results & Winners
Explore the Indian Premier League (IPL), including IPL 2026 information, IPL teams, IPL schedule, IPL points table, IPL results, IPL squads, IPL venues, IPL records, IPL winners and season highlights.
IPL 2026 – Quick Facts
The Indian Premier League 2026 was the 19th season of the world's biggest T20 franchise cricket league. Follow the complete IPL 2026 coverage including IPL teams, IPL schedule, IPL points table, IPL results and IPL winners.
| IPL Information | IPL Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Indian Premier League |
| Abbreviation | IPL |
| IPL Format | Twenty20 (T20) |
| Governing Body | Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) |
| First IPL Season | 2008 |
| IPL 2026 Edition | 19th Season |
| IPL 2026 Teams | 10 Franchises |
| IPL 2026 Matches | 74 |
| IPL 2026 Start Date | 28 March 2026 |
| IPL 2026 Final Date | 31 May 2026 |
| IPL 2026 Champion | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| IPL 2026 Runner-up | Gujarat Titans |
| Most Successful IPL Team | Mumbai Indians (5 Titles) |
| IPL Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| IPL TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
What is the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional T20 cricket league in India featuring franchise teams from different cities and regions. Established in 2008, the IPL has become one of the most prominent franchise cricket competitions in the world.
The IPL is organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and combines short-format cricket with a league-and-playoff structure. The IPL tournament runs annually from March to May, featuring the world's best T20 cricketers alongside India's top domestic talent.
The IPL 2026 season featured 10 IPL franchises competing across 74 IPL matches in a double round-robin format followed by IPL playoffs and the IPL final. Follow more domestic cricket competitions on our Indian Cricket Leagues and Tournaments section.
IPL 2026 Season Summary
The IPL 2026 season was the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League. The IPL 2026 tournament began on 28 March 2026, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 opening match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
The IPL 2026 schedule featured 74 matches across multiple IPL venues in India. The IPL 2026 league stage followed a double round-robin format where each IPL team played 14 league matches before the top four teams advanced to the IPL playoffs.
The IPL 2026 season concluded with the IPL 2026 final on 31 May 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans in a thrilling IPL final to become IPL 2026 champions, securing their second consecutive IPL title.
IPL 2026 Points Table
The IPL 2026 points table shows the final IPL team standings after the IPL league stage.
| Pos | IPL Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 20 | +1.103 | Q |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.845 | Q |
| 3 | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 16 | +0.392 | Q |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 16 | +0.215 | Q |
| 5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | +0.089 | E |
| 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | -0.056 | E |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 12 | -0.234 | E |
| 8 | Punjab Kings | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 10 | -0.412 | E |
| 9 | Lucknow Super Giants | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 10 | -0.678 | E |
| 10 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -1.264 | E |
Q = Qualified for IPL Playoffs | E = Eliminated | Teams earn 2 points per IPL win. Net Run Rate (NRR) decides tied positions.
IPL 2026 Teams
The IPL 2026 featured 10 IPL franchises representing different cities and regions across India.
IPL Format
The Indian Premier League uses the T20 format with a league stage followed by IPL playoffs.
IPL League Stage
All 10 IPL teams play each other twice in a double round-robin format (14 matches per team).
IPL Qualifier 1
Top two IPL teams face off. Winner advances directly to the IPL Final.
IPL Eliminator
3rd vs 4th placed IPL teams. Loser eliminated; winner goes to Qualifier 2.
IPL Final
Qualifier 1 winner vs Qualifier 2 winner battle for the IPL trophy.
In the IPL, teams earn 2 points for an IPL win and 1 point each for a no-result. Net Run Rate (NRR) is used to separate IPL teams level on points. The top four teams in the IPL points table advance to the IPL playoff stage.
IPL 2026 Schedule & Fixtures
The IPL 2026 schedule featured 74 IPL matches from March to May 2026. Check our live cricket scores for IPL match updates.
IPL 2026 Results
Key IPL 2026 match results and IPL playoff results from the season.
| IPL Match | Date | IPL Fixture | Venue | IPL Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Mar | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru | RCB won by 8 wickets |
| 2 | 29 Mar | KKR vs MI | Kolkata | KKR won by 12 runs |
| 15 | 12 Apr | CSK vs MI | Chennai | CSK won by 5 wickets |
| 30 | 27 Apr | GT vs RCB | Ahmedabad | GT won by 3 runs |
| 45 | 8 May | MI vs RCB | Mumbai | RCB won by 6 wickets |
| 60 | 18 May | GT vs CSK | Ahmedabad | GT won by 15 runs |
| Q1 | 21 May | GT vs RCB | Hyderabad | RCB won by 4 wickets |
| E | 22 May | CSK vs MI | Hyderabad | MI won by 7 runs |
| Q2 | 24 May | GT vs MI | Hyderabad | GT won by 18 runs |
| Final | 31 May | RCB vs GT | Kolkata | RCB won by 3 wickets (IPL 2026 Champions) |
IPL 2026 Squads
Complete IPL 2026 squads of all 10 IPL teams after the mega auction.
| IPL Team | Captain | Key IPL Players |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra |
| Delhi Capitals | Axar Patel | KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Kuldeep Yadav, Faf du Plessis |
| Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill | Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Ajinkya Rahane | Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock, Varun Chakravarthy, Rinku Singh |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Rishabh Pant | Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, David Miller |
| Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya | Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult |
| Punjab Kings | Shreyas Iyer | Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Yuzvendra Chahal, Glenn Maxwell, Prabhsimran Singh |
| Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson | Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Virat Kohli | Rajat Patidar, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins | Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nitish Kumar Reddy |
IPL 2026 Venues
IPL matches are played at major cricket stadiums across India.
Indian Premier League History
The Indian Premier League began in 2008 and quickly developed into a major franchise-based T20 competition. Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural IPL season under the captaincy of Shane Warne.
Over the years, the IPL has expanded, changed its franchise lineup and introduced new IPL teams. Several IPL franchises have built long-term rivalries and strong fan bases, particularly MI vs CSK and RCB vs CSK.
The IPL tournament has also become an important platform for young Indian cricketers to gain experience alongside international cricketers. The IPL auction system has revolutionised cricket economics, with players fetching multi-crore contracts.
IPL Winners List (2008–2026)
Complete list of IPL champions from the inaugural IPL season to IPL 2026.
| IPL Season | IPL Champion | IPL Runner-up | IPL Final Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Johannesburg |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | Bengaluru |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiant | Hyderabad |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Dubai |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | Dubai |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad |
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | Kolkata |
Mumbai Indians are the most successful IPL team with 5 IPL titles, followed by Chennai Super Kings with 5 IPL titles. Kolkata Knight Riders have won 3 IPL championships.
IPL Records & Statistics
Why the Indian Premier League Remains Important
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has created a competitive environment where Indian domestic players can play alongside experienced international cricketers. The IPL has become a global T20 cricket phenomenon, attracting the world's best players.
Its franchise model gives fans a team-based connection with the tournament rather than following only national or state cricket. The IPL fan base spans across India and internationally, making it one of the most-watched cricket leagues globally.
The IPL has developed a large statistical and historical record covering IPL teams, IPL players, IPL matches, IPL venues and individual IPL performances. The IPL auction has transformed cricket into a major commercial sport.
IPL FAQs
What is the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional T20 franchise cricket league organised by the BCCI. It features 10 IPL franchises competing in the T20 format.
When did the IPL start?
The first IPL season was played in 2008, with Rajasthan Royals winning the inaugural IPL tournament.
How many IPL teams play in the IPL?
The IPL currently has 10 franchises representing different cities and regions across India.
Who won IPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won IPL 2026 after defeating Gujarat Titans in the IPL final.
Who won the first IPL?
Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural IPL season in 2008.
What format is used in the IPL?
IPL matches are played in the T20 format, with each side having a maximum of 20 overs to bat.
Which IPL team has won the most IPL titles?
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are the most successful IPL teams with 5 IPL titles each.
Where can I watch IPL 2026 live?
IPL 2026 is broadcast on Star Sports Network and streamed live on JioHotstar in India.
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