Since the end of the T20 World Cup, the discussion regarding the schedule of IPL 2026 has intensified. Now the fans want to see the schedule of the upcoming season of the tournament as soon as possible. Recently, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devjit Saikia had said that the schedule can be released by March 12. Now a big revelation has been made in a report regarding the schedule. So let us know when, where and how you will be able to watch the IPL schedule announcement live.
According to Cricbuzz, the schedule of 2026 IPL will be released today i.e. on Wednesday, March 11. Right now only the schedule of the first phase will be revealed. Devjit Saikia had also mentioned that first only the schedule of 20 days of the tournament will be announced.
What time and where to watch live?
The time of announcement of IPL schedule is said to be 7 pm. The announcement of this schedule will be broadcast live on TV through Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be through JioHotstar.
Expected to start from March 28
In the reports that came out some time ago, it was said that IPL will start from March 28. Earlier this date was kept as 26th March, but then it was increased by two days. The title match of the tournament can be played on May 31.
Earlier the announcement was to be made on March 8
It was claimed in many media reports that the IPL schedule would be released before the closing ceremony on March 08, the final day of the T20 World Cup, but this could not happen.
The first match between which teams?
The first match can be seen between defending champion Royal Challengers Bangalore and last season’s runner-up Punjab Kings. According to the rules, it is decided in advance that the first match of the season is played on the home ground of the defending champion. In this way, there is full hope that the first match will be held on RCB’s home ground.
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