IPL-2026: BCCI Confirms New Dates For 19th Season

The next 19th season of IPL-2026 will now start on March 26, 2026, instead of the earlier announced March 15, and conclude on May 31. The official schedule change was finalized ahead of the franchise mini-auction today in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The BCCI has also confirmed the new dates, though details of the opening match are yet to be shared.