The BCCI has not released the full IPL 2026 schedule yet, even though the tournament is expected to start on March 26 and go until May 31, 2026.
Reason for the Delay
The main reason is the upcoming Assembly Elections in many states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry. Security forces will be busy with elections, making it hard to finalize match dates.
Match Venues
IPL games in cities like Kolkata, Chennai and Guwahati cannot be fixed until the election dates are announced. BCCI is also waiting for decisions on home stadiums for teams like RCB and Rajasthan Royals.
What Might Happen Next?
Once the Election Commission announces the official polling dates, BCCI will confirm the full schedule. The board may even release fixtures in two phases if needed.
What Fans Should Know
Even without final fixtures, the IPL 2026 window remains March 26 to May 31, and 10 teams will play across India once dates are locked.
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