IPL 2026 Guide

IPL 2026: The Complete Guide to Teams, Schedule, Fantasy Tips and Match Analysis

IPL 2026 is the most anticipated cricket tournament of the year. CricLive covers every angle — match previews before each fixture, fantasy tips to help you win on Dream11, and detailed match summaries after every game. Here is everything you need to know about IPL 2026.

Season at a Glance

• Start Date: March 28, 2026
• Total Matches: 84 league + playoff matches
• Format: Double round-robin, top 4 qualify for playoffs
• Prize Money: Rs 20 Crore for winners
• Broadcast: Star Sports (TV), JioCinema (free streaming)

All 10 IPL 2026 Teams

Mumbai Indians — Wankhede Stadium

Five-time champions. The most successful franchise in IPL history under Rohit Sharma's leadership.

Chennai Super Kings — MA Chidambaram Stadium

MS Dhoni's side. Four titles, ten finals — the gold standard of IPL consistency. Chepauk's spin-friendly surface is purpose-built for their bowling attack.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Chinnaswamy Stadium

Virat Kohli's franchise. The flat Chinnaswamy pitch consistently produces 200+ scores. RCB's most balanced squad in years.

Kolkata Knight Riders — Eden Gardens

Two-time champions at India's most iconic stadium. KKR combine flair with tactical intelligence.

Gujarat Titans — Narendra Modi Stadium

Back-to-back title winners. Playing at the world's largest cricket stadium gives them a formidable home advantage.

Sunrisers Hyderabad — Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium

Record-breaking batting unit. The most aggressive team in IPL 2026 with an attack-first philosophy.

Rajasthan Royals — Sawai Mansingh Stadium

The 2008 inaugural champions, expert at identifying undervalued players before anyone else.

Delhi Capitals — Arun Jaitley Stadium

Young, exciting squad building toward a first IPL title. DC have the potential to peak at the right moment.

Punjab Kings — IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

Hard-hitting batting culture. PBKS are overdue for a serious title challenge in 2026.

Lucknow Super Giants — Ekana Cricket Stadium

Consistent playoff qualifiers since their 2022 debut with a well-balanced squad.

How CricLive Covers IPL 2026

Before every match, CricLive publishes a detailed match preview covering pitch reports, head-to-head records, predicted playing XIs, and our match prediction. We also publish fantasy cricket tips with specific Dream11 team recommendations, captain and vice-captain picks, and differential selections to give you an edge in large contests.

After every match, we publish a complete match summary with scorecard highlights, star performers, key moments, and analysis of what the result means for the points table.