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IPL 2026 Opening Match
Saturday, 21 March 2026
IPL 2026 Opening Match is set for 21/03/2026. It marks the season opener of the Indian Premier League, India's biggest domestic cricket tournament, and is typically kicked off with a high-profile curtain-raiser and opening ceremony ahead of two months of league cricket.
Schedules in Indian sport are occasionally shuffled for broadcast or venue reasons, so it's worth a quick check against the official fixture list nearer the date.
This page counts down live to kickoff, so you know exactly how long there is to plan a watch party, book tickets, or just clear your evening.