Punjab Kings (PBKS) will begin their IPL 2026 season with a home match against Gujarat Titans on March 31 at Mullanpur. The team will play matches across several cities in India during the league stage.
PBKS will use two home venues this season. The first part of the campaign will be played in Mullanpur, while the last few home games will take place in Dharamshala. Below is the complete schedule, squad details, and coaching staff for the 2026 season.
Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Full Schedule
Punjab Kings will play matches during the league stage across multiple venues. Most matches start at 7:30 PM IST, while some afternoon games begin at 3:30 PM IST.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31 | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| April 3 | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| April 11 | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mullanpur | 3:30 PM |
| April 16 | Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| April 19 | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| April 25 | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| April 28 | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| May 3 | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| May 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| May 11 | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Dharamshala | 7:30 PM |
| May 14 | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Dharamshala | 7:30 PM |
| May 17 | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Dharamshala | 3:30 PM |
| May 23 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
PBKS Home Venues for IPL 2026
Punjab Kings will play their home matches at two different stadiums this season.
The first four home matches will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. This stadium will host the early home fixtures of the team.
For the last three home games, PBKS will move to the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Dharamshala is known for its cool weather and lively atmosphere, which often creates difficult conditions for visiting teams.
Home and Away Matches
Punjab Kings will have a mix of home and away matches during the league stage.
The team will travel to several cities including Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Lucknow. Performing well in these away games will be important for PBKS to collect points outside their home grounds.
At home, the team will try to take advantage of conditions in Mullanpur and Dharamshala to build momentum and push for a playoff spot.
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Punjab Kings Squad for IPL 2026
PBKS have kept many of their core players while adding a few new names in the mini auction. Overseas players Cooper Connolly and Ben Dwarshuis joined the team, while Indian players Praveen Dubey and Vishal Nishad were also added.
Batters
| Player |
|---|
| Shreyas Iyer |
| Priyansh Arya |
| Nehal Wadhera |
| Shashank Singh |
| Pyala Avinash |
| Harnoor Pannu |
| Suryansh Shedge |
Wicketkeepers
| Player |
|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh |
| Vishnu Vinod |
All-Rounders
| Player |
|---|
| Marco Jansen |
| Marcus Stoinis |
| Musheer Khan |
| Mitchell Owen |
| Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Cooper Connolly |
Bowlers
| Player |
|---|
| Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Arshdeep Singh |
| Lockie Ferguson |
| Harpreet Brar |
| Xavier Bartlett |
| Vyshak Vijaykumar |
| Yash Thakur |
| Ben Dwarshuis |
| Praveen Dubey |
| Vishal Nishad |
Captain and Coaching Staff
Punjab Kings will again be led by Shreyas Iyer. The franchise has a strong coaching group to guide the team during the tournament.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Head Coach | Ricky Ponting |
| Bowling Coach | James Hopes |
| Assistant Coach | Brad Haddin |
| Spin Coach | Sairaj Bahutule |
Punjab Kings will aim to perform consistently during IPL 2026 and push for a place in the playoffs. With experienced players and a balanced squad, the team hopes to make a strong impact this season.
