Delhi Capitals (DC) are one of the two teams that haven’t yet won the IPL. But as the IPL returns in 2026, they will hope to claim their first title.
It’s obviously a big task. And the Capitals will have to make their way through a packed league stage.
Here you can look at DC’s complete schedule for IPL 2026.
When does DC play their first match?
The Capitals start their campaign on April 1, 2026. They will travel to Lucknow for their season opener against Lucknow Super Giants.
Where will DC play their home matches?
Unlike the last couple of seasons, DC will play all their home matches at a single venue. Their home base will be the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
What’s DC’s complete IPL 2026 schedule?
DC’s tournament runs from April 1 to May 24. In between, they will play 14 league matches, of which 12 are evening games, while the other two are afternoon ones. Their last league match is against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Here’s DC’s complete IPL 2026 schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| April 4 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| April 8 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| April 11 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 18 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru | 3:30 PM |
| April 21 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| April 25 | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| April 27 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| May 1 | Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| May 5 | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| May 8 | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| May 11 | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Dharamshala | 7:30 PM |
| May 17 | Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| May 24 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
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What are DC’s key fixtures?
Delhi’s second match against Mumbai Indians will be a crucial fixture. They also have big games against Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. DC face both teams twice in the league stage.
What’s DC’s squad for IPL 2026?
Axar Patel continues to lead the Capitals, with experienced players at his disposal.
Here’s DC’s squad for IPL 2026:
Axar Patel (c), Nitish Rana, Abishek Porel, Ajay Mandal, Ashutosh Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Madhav Tiwari, Mitchell Starc, Sameer Rizvi, T Natarajan, Tripurana Vijay, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, David Miller, Auqib Nabi, Sahil Parakh, Prithvi Shaw, Kyle Jamieson
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Axar Patel will captain the Capitals in IPL 2026. This is his second season in the role.
Hemang Badani continues as the head coach of the Capitals in IPL 2026. He took over the role last year.
DC have stuck to a single venue as their home ground for IPL 2026. So, they will play all home games at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Delhi haven’t yet lifted the IPL trophy even once. Their best came in 2020, when they ended up as runners-up.
A joint venture, JSW GMR Cricket Private Limited, between GMR Sports Private Limited and JSW Sports Private Limited operate the Delhi-based franchise. Both groups hold a 50-50 partnership.
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