BCCI announces schedule for 2nd phase of IPL, 12 venues to host 70 league phase matches

IPL 2026 Phase 2 Schedule: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially revealed the schedule for the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, setting the stage for a long yet thrilling run-in to the playoffs. A total of 10 franchises, Delhi Capitals (DC), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Gujarat Titans (GT), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will compete across multiple venues.

IPL 2026 starts from March 28 onwards. A first phase schedule was announced earlier with fixtures till April 12. The second leg of the tournament will feature 50 matches, scheduled between April 13 and May 24, 2026.

Matches will be hosted across 12 venues, ensuring widespread fan engagement throughout the country. Cities set to stage games include Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamsala, Raipur, and New Chandigarh.