After a rare bottom finish in 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will look to bounce back in IPL 2026.
Here’s a look at CSK’s complete schedule in IPL 2026.
When does CSK play their first match?
CSK start their season with an away fixture. They will face Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30, 2026.
Where will CSK play their home matches?
As always, CSK will play their home fixtures at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
What’s CSK’s complete IPL 2026 schedule?
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 March | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 3 April | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 5 April | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 11 April | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 14 April | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 18 April | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 23 April | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 26 April | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 2 May | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 5 May | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 10 May | Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | Chennai | 3:30 PM |
| 15 May | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 18 May | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 21 May | Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
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What are CSK’s key fixtures?
CSK’s ‘El Clásico’ against Mumbai Indians will be a close contest. Both teams will face each other twice within 10 days, with the first match on April 23 in Mumbai, followed by the return fixture on May 2.
Chennai’s away game against defending champions RCB could turn out to be a fierce one as well. The match is on April 5.
What’s CSK’s squad for IPL 2026?
Ruturaj Gaikwad returns to lead the Super Kings, while Sanju Samson’s presence strengthens their batting. They’ve faced a setback in the form of Nathan Ellis’ injury, though they do have a decent bowling attack.
Here’s CSK’s squad for IPL 2026:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Kartik Sharma, Urvil Patel, Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Jack Fox, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Shreyas Gopal, Gurjapneet Singh, Akila Dananjaya, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
After missing half the season last year, Ruturaj Gaikwad will resume his captaincy duties for CSK in IPL 2026.
Stephen Fleming continues in his role as CSK’s head coach in IPL 2026.
CSK will play their seven home matches at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The venue is also known as Chepauk.
CSK are the most successful franchise in IPL history. They have won five trophies, the joint-most by a team.
CSK is owned by Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited. Former BCCI President N. Srinivasan is part of the management.
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