IPL 2026 Full Schedule Unveiled: Chennai Super Kings Set for Action-Packed Season
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the complete schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, marking the start of another thrilling cricket extravaganza. Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the five-time champions, are poised to launch their campaign with an away match against Rajasthan Royals on Monday, March 30. This high-stakes opener will take place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, with the first ball scheduled for 7:30 PM IST.
CSK's Major Squad Overhaul and Key Player Updates
Ahead of IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings have made headlines with a significant trade deal, acquiring star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals. In exchange, CSK parted ways with veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and English all-rounder Sam Curran, signaling a strategic shift in their team composition. However, the squad faces a setback as talismanic captain MS Dhoni will miss the initial matches due to an injury sustained during pre-season training, adding an element of challenge to their early games.
CSK's Full Squad for IPL 2026:
- Sanju Samson
- Dewald Brevis
- Shivam Dube
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
- Ayush Mhatre
- Matt Henry
- Akeal Hosein
- Noor Ahmad
- Jamie Overton
- Matthew Short
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Zak Foulkes
- Anshul Khamboj
- Nathan Ellis
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Rahul Chahar
- Kartik Sharma
- Urvil Patel
- Aman Khan
- Ramakrishna Ghosh
- Prashant Veer
- Shreyas Gopal
- Gurjapneet Singh
- Mukesh Choudhary
Chennai Super Kings' Home and Away Fixtures for IPL 2026
CSK's schedule for IPL 2026 features a balanced mix of home and away matches, promising exciting contests across various venues. Below is a detailed breakdown of their fixtures, including dates, opponents, venues, and match timings in IST.
CSK's Home Matches at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- April 3: vs Punjab Kings at 7:30 PM
- April 11: vs Delhi Capitals at 7:30 PM
- April 14: vs Kolkata Knight Riders at 7:30 PM
- May 2: vs Mumbai Indians at 7:30 PM
- May 10: vs Lucknow Super Kings at 3:30 PM
- May 18: vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at 7:30 PM
- May 21: vs Gujarat Titans at 7:30 PM
CSK's Away Matches Across India
- March 30: vs Rajasthan Royals at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati at 7:30 PM
- April 5: vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru at 7:30 PM
- April 18: vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad at 7:30 PM
- April 23: vs Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai at 7:30 PM
- April 26: vs Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad at 3:30 PM
- May 5: vs Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi at 7:30 PM
- May 15: vs Lucknow Super Giants at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow at 7:30 PM
Complete IPL 2026 Schedule for Chennai Super Kings
For a comprehensive view, here is the full itinerary of CSK's matches in IPL 2026, combining both home and away fixtures with clear venue indications.
- March 30: Rajasthan Royals at Guwahati (Away) - 7:30 PM
- April 3: Punjab Kings at Chennai (Home) - 7:30 PM
- April 5: Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Bengaluru (Away) - 7:30 PM
- April 11: Delhi Capitals at Chennai (Home) - 7:30 PM
- April 14: Kolkata Knight Riders at Chennai (Home) - 7:30 PM
- April 18: Sunrisers Hyderabad at Hyderabad (Away) - 7:30 PM
- April 23: Mumbai Indians at Mumbai (Away) - 7:30 PM
- April 26: Gujarat Titans at Ahmedabad (Away) - 3:30 PM
- May 2: Mumbai Indians at Chennai (Home) - 7:30 PM
- May 5: Delhi Capitals at Delhi (Away) - 7:30 PM
- May 10: Lucknow Super Kings at Chennai (Home) - 3:30 PM
- May 15: Lucknow Super Giants at Lucknow (Away) - 7:30 PM
- May 18: Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chennai (Home) - 7:30 PM
- May 21: Gujarat Titans at Chennai (Home) - 7:30 PM
As the IPL 2026 season approaches, fans can look forward to intense cricketing action, with CSK navigating a revamped squad and a packed fixture list. Stay tuned for more updates on team performances, player form, and match outcomes throughout the tournament.
