Chennai Super Kings are ready for the IPL 2026 season with a strong squad and experienced coaching staff. The team will begin its campaign against Rajasthan Royals on March 30 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Ruturaj Gaikwad returns as captain and will aim to guide CSK to another successful season. The team will play 14 league matches, including several important home games at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Full Schedule
Below is the complete schedule for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, including match dates, venues, and match timings.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 30 | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| April 3 | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| April 11 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 14 | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 18 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| April 23 | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| April 26 | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| May 2 | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| May 5 | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| May 10 | Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | Chennai | 3:30 PM |
| May 15 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| May 18 | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| May 21 | Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
CSK will play seven home matches and seven away matches, which will test their consistency across different conditions.
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Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Venue Details
Chennai Super Kings will play matches at several venues across India during the IPL season.
Their home ground is the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai, where the team has historically performed very well due to familiar pitch conditions and strong crowd support.
Venues Where CSK Will Play in IPL 2026
| Venue | City |
|---|---|
| MA Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai |
| Barsapara Cricket Stadium | Guwahati |
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium | Bengaluru |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | Hyderabad |
| Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai |
| Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi |
| Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow |
Playing across these venues will challenge the team to adapt to different pitch conditions and match situations.
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Home and Away Matches
CSK will have a strong home schedule with seven matches at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. The team traditionally performs well at this venue because of spin-friendly pitches and supportive home crowds.
Apart from their home games, CSK will travel to multiple cities during the season.
Cities CSK Will Visit for Away Matches
- Guwahati
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Mumbai
- Ahmedabad
- Delhi
- Lucknow
Performing well both at home and away will be crucial for qualifying for the IPL playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings Full Squad for IPL 2026
CSK have built a balanced squad with experienced players, young talents, and multiple all-round options.
Batters
| Players |
|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain) |
| Dewald Brevis |
| Ayush Mhatre |
| Sarfaraz Khan |
Wicketkeepers
| Players |
|---|
| MS Dhoni |
| Sanju Samson |
| Kartik Sharma |
| Urvil Patel |
All-Rounders
| Players |
|---|
| Shivam Dube |
| Jamie Overton |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh |
| Prashant Veer |
| Matthew Short |
| Aman Khan |
| Zak Foulkes |
Bowlers
| Players |
|---|
| Anshul Kamboj |
| Khaleel Ahmed |
| Noor Ahmad |
| Mukesh Choudhary |
| Nathan Ellis |
| Shreyas Gopal |
| Gurjapneet Singh |
| Akeal Hosein |
| Matt Henry |
| Rahul Chahar |
The squad includes a mix of experienced international players and promising young talents, giving the team good depth in both batting and bowling.
See Also: CSK IPL 2026 Retained & Released Players List
Chennai Super Kings Captain and Coaching Staff
Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the team in IPL 2026, continuing his leadership role. The coaching staff includes several experienced figures who have been associated with CSK for many years.
CSK Leadership and Coaching Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Captain | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Head Coach | Stephen Fleming |
| Batting Coach | Michael Hussey |
| Bowling Coaches | Sridharan Sriram, Eric Simons |
| Fielding Coach | Rajiv Kumar |
The experienced coaching team will aim to guide CSK through the long IPL season and help the team compete for another title.
With a strong squad, experienced leadership, and home advantage at Chepauk, Chennai Super Kings will aim to deliver another successful IPL campaign in 2026.
