Key Highlights
- The IPL 2026 season is now expected to kick off on March 28, two days later than originally planned, with the final slated for May 31.
- While the tournament was initially scheduled to begin on March 26, Hindustan Times have reported that the start date has been pushed back.
- "Yes, there’s been a change in plans.
- The IPL 2026 season is now most likely to begin two days later, on March 28.
- There is no change to the date for the final; it will go ahead on May 31.” With less than a month remaining for the league to begin, the IPL 2026 schedule is still awaited.



