IPL 2026 Full Schedule Announced by BCCI, Punjab Kings to Open Season on March 31
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the complete fixture list for the Indian Premier League 2026 season, marking a significant milestone for cricket enthusiasts across the nation. The Punjab Kings franchise is set to launch their campaign with an opening match against the Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. This highly anticipated clash will take place at their home ground, the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, with the first ball scheduled for 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Punjab Kings' Ambitious Title Pursuit Under Captain Shreyas Iyer
Led by the dynamic Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings are entering the IPL 2026 season with renewed vigor after finishing as runners-up in the previous edition. Iyer, who has demonstrated exceptional consistency with 604 runs at a strike rate exceeding 175, remains a pivotal figure despite being out of India's T20 International plans since December 2023. His exclusion from major tournaments, despite strong performances and a brief recall as a replacement, has not dampened his leadership spirit. As captain, Iyer continues to anchor Punjab's ambitions, aiming to guide the team one step further to clinch the coveted IPL trophy.
With a powerful Indian core bolstering their lineup, Punjab Kings will heavily rely on their explosive batting unit to mount a serious title challenge. The squad's depth and talent are expected to play a crucial role in their quest for dominance throughout the tournament.
Complete Punjab Kings Squad for IPL 2026 Season
The Punjab Kings have assembled a robust roster for the upcoming season, blending experienced players with promising young talent. The full squad includes:
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Vishnu Vinod
- Harnoor Pannu
- Pyla Avinash
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Harprett Brar
- Marco Jansen
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Priyansh Arya
- Musheer Khan
- Suryansh Shedge
- Mitch Owen
- Cooper Connolly
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Vyshak Vijaykumar
- Yash Thakur
- Xavier Bartlett
- Pravin Dubey
- Vishal Nishad
Detailed Home and Away Match Schedule for Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings will play a mix of home and away matches across various venues, with their home games split between Mullanpur and Dharamshala. Below is the comprehensive schedule for their IPL 2026 fixtures:
Home Matches at Mullanpur and Dharamshala
- March 31: vs Gujarat Titans at Mullanpur, 7:30 PM IST
- April 11: vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at Mullanpur, 3:30 PM IST
- April 19: vs Lucknow Super Giants at Mullanpur, 7:30 PM IST
- April 28: vs Rajasthan Royals at Mullanpur, 7:30 PM IST
- May 11: vs Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala, 7:30 PM IST
- May 14: vs Mumbai Indians at Dharamshala, 7:30 PM IST
- May 17: vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Dharamshala, 3:30 PM IST
Away Matches Across India
- April 3: vs Chennai Super Kings at Chennai, 7:30 PM IST
- April 6: vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Kolkata, 7:30 PM IST
- April 16: vs Mumbai Indians at Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST
- April 25: vs Delhi Capitals at Delhi, 3:30 PM IST
- May 3: vs Gujarat Titans at Ahmedabad, 7:30 PM IST
- May 6: vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at Hyderabad, 7:30 PM IST
- May 23: vs Lucknow Super Giants at Lucknow, 7:30 PM IST
Full Season Fixture List for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026
For a consolidated view, here is the complete schedule of Punjab Kings' matches in the IPL 2026 season:
- March 31: Gujarat Titans at Mullanpur (Home), 7:30 PM IST
- April 3: Chennai Super Kings at Chennai (Away), 7:30 PM IST
- April 6: Kolkata Knight Riders at Kolkata (Away), 7:30 PM IST
- April 11: Sunrisers Hyderabad at Mullanpur (Home), 3:30 PM IST
- April 16: Mumbai Indians at Mumbai (Away), 7:30 PM IST
- April 19: Lucknow Super Giants at Mullanpur (Home), 7:30 PM IST
- April 25: Delhi Capitals at Delhi (Away), 3:30 PM IST
- April 28: Rajasthan Royals at Mullanpur (Home), 7:30 PM IST
- May 3: Gujarat Titans at Ahmedabad (Away), 7:30 PM IST
- May 6: Sunrisers Hyderabad at Hyderabad (Away), 7:30 PM IST
- May 11: Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala (Home), 7:30 PM IST
- May 14: Mumbai Indians at Dharamshala (Home), 7:30 PM IST
- May 17: Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Dharamshala (Home), 3:30 PM IST
- May 23: Lucknow Super Giants at Lucknow (Away), 7:30 PM IST
This detailed schedule provides fans with all necessary information to follow Punjab Kings' journey through the IPL 2026 season, as they strive to build on last year's success and secure the championship title under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer.
