The IPL 2026 season will feature several teams playing their home matches across multiple venues. According to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will split their home fixtures between two stadiums.

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League begins on March 28, 2026, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

However, due to logistical planning and venue arrangements, some teams will divide their home matches across different cities.

Below is a complete breakdown of IPL 2026 home venues for RCB, Rajasthan Royals, and Punjab Kings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Home Matches in IPL 2026

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play most of their home games at their traditional venue.

RCB Primary Home Venue

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bengaluru

The iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium will host the majority of RCB’s home matches during IPL 2026.

RCB Home Match Distribution

Venue	Number of Matches
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	5
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur	2

The Bengaluru stadium will also host the IPL 2026 opening match between RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Clearance for IPL 2026

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is currently undergoing a final inspection before the tournament begins.

According to the IPL governing body:

• A final inspection will take place on March 13, 2026
• A mock match-day demonstration will be conducted
• The Expert Committee formed by the Karnataka Government will review stadium preparedness

The final clearance will determine whether the stadium can host the scheduled matches.

Rajasthan Royals Home Venues in IPL 2026

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) will also split their home fixtures across two cities during IPL 2026.

Rajasthan Royals Home Venues

Venue	Number of Matches
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur	4
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati	3

Guwahati has been used as an additional home ground for Rajasthan Royals in recent IPL seasons.

Punjab Kings Home Venues in IPL 2026

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will also divide their home schedule between two venues.

Punjab Kings Home Venues

Venue	Number of Matches
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh	4
HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala	3

The Dharamsala stadium, located in the Himalayas, is known for its scenic setting and fast bowling-friendly conditions.

IPL 2026 Schedule Announcement (First Phase)

The BCCI has released the IPL 2026 schedule only for the first phase of the tournament.

First Phase Details

• Matches announced: 20
• Schedule window: March 28 – April 12

The remaining fixtures will be released later.

The delay is due to state elections scheduled during the IPL window, which require adjustments in security and logistics.

IPL 2026 Opening Match

The opening game of the tournament will feature the defending champions.

IPL 2026 Opening Fixture

Match	Date	Venue	Time
RCB vs SRH	March 28, 2026	Bengaluru	7:30 PM IST

Opening match will mark the start of the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League.

Summary: IPL 2026 Home Venues for RCB, RR and PBKS

Team	Home Venue 1	Matches	Home Venue 2	Matches
Royal Challengers Bengaluru	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	5	Raipur	2
Rajasthan Royals	Jaipur	4	Guwahati	3
Punjab Kings	New Chandigarh	4	Dharamsala	3

Conclusion

The IPL 2026 season will see teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, and Punjab Kings hosting matches across multiple venues.

RCB will play most of their home matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, while Raipur will host two additional games. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals will split games between Jaipur and Guwahati, and Punjab Kings will host matches in New Chandigarh and Dharamsala.