As soon as the complete schedule of the Indian Premier League 2026 is revealed, the excitement of the fans is at its peak. In this season starting from March 28, 10 teams will compete in 12 cities and a total of 8 double header matches will also be played. However, while this schedule has added excitement, it has also created problems for some teams – especially Lucknow Super Giants. Let us know the 10 most important things about IPL 2026 schedule-
10 big things about IPL 2026 schedule
1. KKR’s long away tour
The schedule of Kolkata Knight Riders looks challenging this time. The team will have to play four consecutive matches away at a time. However, they will also get the benefit of domestic matches in between.
2. Shock to CSK in the beginning
Chennai Super Kings will have to play 3 consecutive away matches, but in the end, Chennai will get home advantage in 3 out of 4 matches in Chepauk.
3. Delhi’s mid-season advantage
Delhi Capitals are also going to play 4 out of 5 matches in the middle stage at their home ground Arun Jaitley Stadium, which can prove to be important for them.
4. Mumbai’s reverse pattern
Mumbai Indians team will first play its matches away, then will get a chance to make a comeback by playing 4 out of 5 matches at Wankhede.
5. RCB’s unique home-share
The schedule of Royal Challengers Bangalore looks balanced this time, where the team will get equal opportunities both home and away. The special thing is that this time RCB will play its home matches in Raipur along with Bengaluru.
6. Rajasthan has lead in the beginning
Rajasthan Royals will get a chance to play 3 out of the first 4 matches at home, which can give a good start. After this the remaining 3 matches will have to be played away.
7. Gujarat’s mixed schedule
Gujarat Titans team has more away matches in the beginning, but later they will get to play 3 consecutive matches at Narendra Modi Stadium.
8. Punjab benefits in the end
The good thing for Punjab Kings is that most of their last matches will be at home, due to which they can get an edge in the race for the playoffs.
9. Hyderabad’s initial struggle
Sunrisers Hyderabad will have to play more matches away in the initial matches, but later the team will get the home stadium advantage in 3 matches.
10. ‘Injustice’ with LSG?
Whereas Lucknow Super Giants team will have to travel continuously this time. Lucknow will not get a single time when it can play on its home ground for a long time. The team will not play more than two consecutive matches at the same place, which may increase the fatigue of the players.

