Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 Schedule: Full RCB Fixtures, Match Dates, Timings & Venues

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 schedule begins with a high-profile home match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The defending champions will open their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28, 2026.

After winning their first IPL title in 2025, RCB enter the new season with high expectations. The RCB IPL 2026 fixtures list includes home matches in Bengaluru and additional home games scheduled in Raipur.

Below is the complete RCB schedule for IPL 2026 (first phase) including match dates, timings, and venues.

Full List of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 Matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host several RCB home matches in IPL 2026. The stadium returns to IPL hosting duties after being temporarily barred last year.

Confirmed RCB Home Matches in Bengaluru

Date	Match	Venue	Time
March 28	Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad	Bengaluru	7:30 PM
April 5	Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings	Bengaluru	7:30 PM

More RCB IPL 2026 home matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium are expected to be announced once the second phase of the schedule is released.

RCB Return to M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL 2026

The return of Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a significant moment for the franchise and its fans.

The stadium was temporarily barred from hosting major cricket matches after a tragic stampede incident during RCB’s victory celebrations in 2025, which resulted in several casualties.

After the restrictions were lifted, the venue will now host IPL 2026 matches again, allowing RCB supporters to watch their team at their traditional home ground.

The RCB IPL 2026 opening match at Chinnaswamy Stadium is expected to draw a massive crowd.

RCB IPL 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures List, Match Dates, Timings & Venues

The IPL governing council has announced the first phase of the IPL 2026 schedule, with fixtures released until April 12.

So far, four Royal Challengers Bengaluru matches have been confirmed — two at home and two away.

RCB IPL 2026 Fixtures

Date	Match	Venue	Time
March 28	Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad	Bengaluru	7:30 PM
April 5	Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings	Bengaluru	7:30 PM
April 10	Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Guwahati	7:30 PM
April 12	Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Mumbai	7:30 PM

RCB are not scheduled to play any afternoon matches (3:30 PM start) during the first phase of the tournament.

RCB Home Matches in Raipur – IPL 2026

While most RCB home games are scheduled at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the franchise will also host two home matches in Raipur.

These matches will be played at:

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur

This alternate venue allows RCB to maintain its home schedule despite venue restrictions earlier in the season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 Squad and New Signings

The RCB squad for IPL 2026 includes several new signings along with retained core players.

New RCB Signings for IPL 2026

• Venkatesh Iyer
• Jacob Duffy
• Satvik Deswal
• Mangesh Yadav
• Jordan Cox
• Vicky Ostwal
• Vihaan Malhotra
• Kanishk Chouhan

These additions strengthen the RCB IPL 2026 squad depth across batting, bowling, and all-rounder departments.

Retained Players in the RCB IPL 2026 Squad

Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained several key players from their championship-winning squad.

RCB Retained Players

• Rajat Patidar (Captain)
• Virat Kohli
• Devdutt Padikkal
• Phil Salt
• Jitesh Sharma
• Krunal Pandya
• Swapnil Singh
• Tim David
• Romario Shepherd
• Jacob Bethell
• Josh Hazlewood
• Yash Dayal
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar
• Nuwan Thushara
• Rasikh Salam
• Abhinandan Singh
• Suyash Sharma

The RCB squad IPL 2026 remains strong with a blend of experienced internationals and young Indian talent.

RCB IPL 2026 Title Defense

Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter the season as defending IPL champions after finally winning their first IPL title in 2025.

In the IPL 2025 final, RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling contest to end their 18-year title drought.

With Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Josh Hazlewood leading the core group, the franchise will aim to defend its title in IPL 2026.

Conclusion

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 schedule begins with an exciting home fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

With two confirmed home matches in Bengaluru and additional fixtures expected soon, fans are eagerly waiting for the full IPL 2026 schedule announcement.

As defending champions, RCB will look to continue their momentum and defend their IPL crown in 2026, making this season one of the most anticipated campaigns in the franchise’s history.