IPL 2026 Full Schedule: 12 Cities, 8 Double-Headers As BCCI Navigates Packed Timeline by NDTV Profits | March 27, 2026 12:31 pm | Latest Posts, Market, Trending News The season begins on March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), while Phase 2 action starts on April 13 with SRH taking on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Hyderabad.