After closely missing out on a maiden IPL trophy in 2025, Punjab Kings will start their IPL 2026 campaign. They will hope to cap off this season with the title.
Here’s a look at PBKS’ complete schedule in the IPL 2026 season.
When does PBKS play their first match?
Last season’s runners-up will play their first match on March 31, 2026. Their opening clash is against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh at 7:30 PM.
Where will PBKS play their home matches?
While their main home base is in New Chandigarh, PBKS will also play three home games at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. They will play four matches in New Chandigarh.
What’s PBKS’ complete IPL 2026 schedule?
PBKS will travel across the country to play 14 league-stage games. Eleven of them are evening matches, while three are afternoon games.
Their last league match is against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on May 23.
Here’s PBKS’ complete IPL 2026 schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31 | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| April 3 | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| April 11 | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mullanpur | 3:30 PM |
| April 16 | Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| April 19 | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| April 25 | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| April 28 | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| May 3 | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| May 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| May 11 | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Dharamshala | 7:30 PM |
| May 14 | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Dharamshala | 7:30 PM |
| May 17 | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Dharamshala | 3:30 PM |
| May 23 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
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What are PBKS’ key fixtures?
Punjab’s first away fixture could be a thriller. They will face Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on April 3.
Punjab’s another away game, this one against Kolkata Knight Riders, could also be an entertaining affair. And their spicy rivalry with Rajasthan Royals will be one to watch on April 28.
What’s PBKS’ squad for IPL 2026?
Shreyas Iyer is once again ready to lead a strong unit, with Ricky Ponting as the head coach.
Here’s PBKS’ squad for IPL 2026:
Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Pyala Avinash, Harnoor Pannu, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Musheer Khan, Mitchell Owen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Cooper Connolly, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Ben Dwarshuis, Praveen Dubey, Vishal Nishad
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Shreyas Iyer continues to lead PBKS in IPL 2026. This is his second season in the role.
Ricky Ponting is the head coach of Punjab Kings in IPL 2026.
PBKS have split their home games across two venues: New Chandigarh (4 matches) and Dharamsala (3 matches).
No. PBKS have failed to win the IPL in all 18 previous seasons. They came close to winning the trophy in 2014 and 2025 but fell short in the final on both occasions.
KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited owns the Punjab Kings franchise in the IPL. The company has prominent names like Mohit Burman, Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia and Karan Paul on its board.
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