IPL Match Schedule 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with an away match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 29. 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 their opening clash in Mumbai, KKR will return to their home ground in Kolkata for three consecutive matches. Their first home game will be against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 2.
The team will then face Punjab Kings on April 6 before taking on Lucknow Super Giants on April 9, both matches scheduled to be played in Kolkata.
Kolkata Knight Riders — IPL 2026 fixtures (Phase 1)
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 29 | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai | 7:30 p.m. |
| April 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | 7:30 p.m. |
| April 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 p.m. |
| April 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata | 7:30 p.m. |