The Indian Premier League 2026 season is expected to take place from March to May, featuring 74 matches in the league stage followed by the playoffs. The competition uses a double round-robin format, where each team plays 14 games before the top four sides move on to the knockout phase.
Matches will be staged across various venues in India, under the supervision of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The Kolkata Knight Riders enter the season as defending champions after securing the 2024 title.
Among standout individuals, MS Dhoni is widely regarded as one of the wealthiest players associated with the league, while Rohit Sharma remains one of the most successful, with five IPL titles won as captain of the Mumbai Indians.
| Detail |
Information |
| Dates |
March – May 2026 |
| Total Matches |
74 league stage + playoffs |
| Format |
Double round-robin + knockout playoffs |
| Venues |
Multiple cities across India |
| Organiser |
BCCI |
| Defending Champion |
Kolkata Knight Riders (2024) |
| Most Expensive Player |
To be determined at mega auction |