IPL 2026 schedule this week (20-26 April): Full list of matches, dates, timings, venues and results
TL;DR
The IPL 2026 schedule for April 20-26 features nine matches, including a key game between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians. Punjab Kings remain unbeaten at the top of the standings after six games.
Key points
- IPL 2026 features nine matches from April 20-26.
- Punjab Kings are unbeaten with five wins.
- Gujarat Titans face Mumbai Indians in a key match.
IPL 2026 schedule this week (April 20–26): The fight for playoff spots is intensifying in the ongoing IPL 2026, with 29 matches already done in the season. Punjab Kings are leading the standings as the only team without a defeat at this stage — five wins and a no result after six games.
As the other teams mount their charge towards the top of the standings, we have another set of nine crucial matches this week, which will again shake up the points table.
The week starts with a crucial clash between two contrasting teams, with in-form Gujarat Titans, riding on a hat-trick of wins, hosting bottom-dwellers Mumbai Indians, who have suffered four straight defeats after starting the campaign with a win.
After that, Sunrisers Hyderabad, currently fourth, face fifth-placed Delhi Capitals at home on Tuesday, followed by a clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals at the Ekana Stadium on Wednesday.
Looking to revive their campaign, MI will host Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede on Thursday, before defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru meet Gujarat Titans at home on Friday.
These will be followed by another power-packed double-header weekend. Saturday will see DC vs PBKS and RR vs SRH, followed by CSK vs GT and LSG vs KKR on Sunday.
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Full schedule of IPL 2026 this week (20-26 April): Matches, dates, timings, venues & results
| Date | Day | Home Team | Visiting Team | Time (IST) | Venue | Result |
| April 20 | Monday | GT | MI | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad | -- |
| April 21 | Tuesday | SRH | DC | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad | -- |
| April 22 | Wednesday | LSG | RR | 7:30 PM | Lucknow | -- |
| April 23 | Thursday | MI | CSK | 7:30 PM | Mumbai | -- |
| April 24 | Friday | RCB | GT | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru | -- |
| April 25 | Saturday | DC | PBKS | 3:30 PM | Delhi | -- |
| April 25 | Saturday | RR | SRH | 7:30 PM | Jaipur | -- |
| April 26 | Sunday | CSK | GT | 3:30 PM | Chennai | -- |
| April 26 | Sunday | LSG | KKR | 7:30 PM | Lucknow | -- |
Q&A
What are the IPL 2026 match timings and venues for April 20-26?
The IPL 2026 matches scheduled for April 20-26 will take place at various venues, with specific timings announced for each game.
Which teams are playing in the IPL 2026 this week?
This week, the IPL 2026 features matches including Gujarat Titans vs. Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants vs. Rajasthan Royals.
How is Punjab Kings performing in IPL 2026?
Punjab Kings are currently leading the IPL 2026 standings as the only team without a defeat, with five wins and one no result after six matches.
