Punjab Kings' (PBKS) full schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has been unveiled. Following their heartbreaking six-run defeat in the IPL 2025 final, the franchise enter this 19th edition with a settled squad of 25 players, including key retentions like Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.
The team will begin its quest for redemption on March 31 with a high-stakes home opener against the Gujarat Titans. This initial clash will be held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, which has now been established as the Kings' primary home base. The match marks the first official outing for the high-profile leadership duo of captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, who are aiming to secure the franchise's maiden title.
In addition to their fixtures in Mullanpur, the Kings will once again take the IPL to the scenic Dharamsala, hosting three home matches at the HPCA Stadium during the latter half of May. Their travel schedule also includes critical away games in Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
Here's PBKS' full schedule for IPL 2026:
Mar 31 – vs GT – 7:30 PM – New Chandigarh
Apr 3 – vs CSK – 7:30 PM – Chennai
Apr 6 – vs KKR – 7:30 PM – Kolkata
Apr 11 – vs SRH – 3:30 PM – New Chandigarh
Apr 16 – vs MI – 7:30 PM – Mumbai
Apr 19 – vs LSG – 7:30 PM – New Chandigarh
Apr 25 – vs DC – 3:30 PM – Delhi
Apr 28 – vs RR – 7:30 PM – New Chandigarh
May 3 – vs GT – 7:30 PM – Ahmedabad
May 6 – vs SRH – 7:30 PM – Hyderabad
May 11 – vs DC – 7:30 PM – Dharamsala
May 14 – vs MI – 7:30 PM – Dharamsala
May 17 – vs RCB – 3:30 PM – Dharamsala
May 23 – vs LSG – 7:30 PM – Lucknow