IPL Match Schedule 2026: Chennai Super Kings will begin their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with an away match against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the first phase of the IPL 2026 schedule. The 19th edition of the tournament will run from March 28 to May 31 across multiple venues in India. However, only the first of fixtures has been confirmed so far. The remaining schedule will be announced later due to assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Assam.
After the opening match, Chennai Super Kings will return to their home ground in Chennai to face Punjab Kings on April 3.
CSK will then travel to Bengaluru to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 5 before hosting Delhi Capitals in Chennai on April 11.
Chennai Super Kings — IPL 2026 fixtures (Phase 1)
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 30 | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati | 7:30 p.m. |
| April 3 | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai | 7:30 p.m. |
| April 5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | 7:30 p.m. |
| April 11 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Chennai | 7:30 p.m. |