How to watch IPL 2026: Cricket live streams, TV channels, start times, full fixture schedule for Indian Premier League

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>The Indian Super League (IPL) continues in its 19th edition in 2026 as cricket fans across the globe cast their attention to the exciting T20 format.

>Royal Challengers Bengaluru start as defending champions for the first time in their history as they bid to make it through til the final come May and lift the trophy once more.

>Teams have been split into two groups based on the number of titles they have won, as has been the case previously. Group A consists of: CSK (5), Kolkata Knight Riders (3), Rajasthan Royals (1), RCB (1) and Punjab Kings while Group B comprises: MI (5), Sunrisers Hyderabad (1), Gujarat Titans (1), Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants.

>The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of the 2026 tournament including how to watch the matches and start times.

IPL 2026 live stream, TV channel in the US and CanadaHere's how to watch this Indian Super League 2026 in the United States and Canada:

TV Channel: Willow TV • >Live Stream:Fubo, Fubo CanadaFans in the United States and Canada will be able to watch the tournament live exclusively on Willow TV.

>Willow Sports is a cable TV channel, but if it's not included in your current package or you've cut the cord, it's available on Fubo.

>Fubo offers Willow TV as part of its expanded sports offering. In addition to live matches, you can also watch replays and highlights on demand at any time from any device.

>Fubo offers a FREE trial for new subscribers in the US only, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

>Fubo Canada is the home of cricket for fans north of the border.

Indian Premier League League 2025/26 teams list10 teams will contest in IPL 2026 season, each featuring a mix of domestic Indian talent and overseas signings. According to squad announcements made ahead of the season, the teams include:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru • >Punjab Kings • >Mumbai Indians • >Gujarat Titans • >Kolkata Knight Riders • >Rajasthan Royals • >Chennai Super Kings • >Delhi Capitals • >Sunrisers Hyderabad • >Lucknow Super GiantsFor all the latest pitch reports for the IPL check out our news section

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Indian Premier League 2026 schedule: Date, match timingsMatch No.DateMatchVenueTime (IST)Time (ET)1Mar 28RCB vs SRHBengaluru7:30 p.m.9:00 a.m.2Mar 29MI vs KKRMumbai7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.3Mar 30RR vs CSKGuwahati7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.4Mar 31PBKS vs GTNew Chandigarh7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.5Apr 1LSG vs DCLucknow7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.6Apr 2KKR vs SRHKolkata7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.7Apr 3CSK vs PBKSChennai7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.8Apr 4DC vs MIDelhi3:30 p.m.6:00 a.m.9Apr 4GT vs RRAhmedabad7:30 p.m.6:00 a.m.10Apr 5SRH vs LSGHyderabad3:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.11Apr 5RCB vs CSKBengaluru7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.12Apr 6KKR vs PBKSKolkata7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.13Apr 7RR vs MIGuwahati7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.14Apr 8DC vs GTDelhi7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.15Apr 9KKR vs LSGKolkata7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.16Apr 10RR vs RCBGuwahati7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.17Apr 11PBKS vs SRHNew Chandigarh3:30 p.m.6:00 a.m.18Apr 11CSK vs DCChennai7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.19Apr 12LSG vs GTLucknow3:30 p.m.6:00 a.m.20Apr 12MI vs RCBMumbai7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.21Apr 13SRH vs RRHyderabad7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.22Apr 14CSK vs KKRChennai7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.23Apr 15RCB vs LSGBengaluru7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.24Apr 16MI vs PBKSMumbai7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.25Apr 17GT vs KKRAhmedabad7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.26Apr 18RCB vs DCBengaluru3:30 p.m.6:00 a.m.27Apr 18SRH vs CSKHyderabad7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.28Apr 19KKR vs RRKolkata3:30 p.m.6:00 a.m.29Apr 19PBKS vs LSGNew Chandigarh7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.30Apr 20GT vs MIAhmedabad7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.31Apr 21SRH vs DCHyderabad7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.32Apr 22LSG vs RRLucknow7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.33Apr 23MI vs CSKMumbai7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.34Apr 24RCB vs GTBengaluru7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.35Apr 25DC vs PBKSDelhi3:30 p.m.6:00 a.m.36Apr 25RR vs SRHJaipur7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.37Apr 26GT vs CSKAhmedabad3:30 p.m.6:00 a.m.38Apr 26LSG vs KKRLucknow7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.39Apr 27DC vs RCBDelhi7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.40Apr 28PBKS vs RRNew Chandigarh7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.41Apr 29MI vs SRHMumbai7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.42Apr 30GT vs RCBAhmedabad7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.43May 1RR vs DCJaipur7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.44May 2CSK vs MIChennai7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.45May 3SRH vs KKRHyderabad3:30 p.m.6:00 a.m.46May 3GT vs PBKSAhmedabad7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.47May 4MI vs LSGMumbai7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.48May 5DC vs CSKDelhi7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.49May 6SRH vs PBKSHyderabad7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.50May 7LSG vs RCBLucknow7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.51May 8DC vs KKRDelhi7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.52May 9RR vs GTJaipur7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.53May 10CSK vs LSGChennai3:30 p.m.6:00 a.m.54May 10RCB vs MIRaipur7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.55May 11PBKS vs DCDharamshala7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.56May 12GT vs SRHAhmedabad7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.57May 13RCB vs KKRRaipur7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.58May 14PBKS vs MIDharamshala7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.59May 15LSG vs CSKLucknow7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.60May 16KKR vs GTKolkata7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.61May 17PBKS vs RCBDharamshala3:30 p.m.6:00 a.m.62May 17DC vs RRDelhi7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.63May 18CSK vs SRHChennai7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.64May 19RR vs LSGJaipur7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.65May 20KKR vs MIKolkata7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.66May 21CSK vs GTChennai7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.67May 22SRH vs RCBHyderabad7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.68May 23LSG vs PBKSLucknow7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.69May 24MI vs RRMumbai3:30 p.m.6:00 a.m.70May 24KKR vs DCKolkata7:30 p.m.10:00 a.m.