The BCCI has announced the full schedule for IPL 2026. Lucknow Super Giants will begin their campaign with a home match against Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The team will play a mix of home and away matches across several cities during the tournament.
Lucknow will aim to start the season strongly and build momentum as they chase a place in the playoffs. Captain Rishabh Pant will lead the side with a squad that combines experienced international players and young Indian talent.
Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Full Schedule
Lucknow Super Giants will play 14 league matches in IPL 2026. Seven matches will be played at their home ground in Lucknow, while the remaining games will be played away.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| April 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| April 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| April 12 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
| April 15 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| April 19 | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| April 22 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| April 26 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| May 4 | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| May 7 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow | 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 19 | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| May 23 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
Venue Details
Lucknow Super Giants will play their home matches at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The venue has become a strong fortress for the team since their IPL debut.
Playing at home gives LSG the advantage of familiar pitch conditions and strong crowd support. These matches are expected to play a key role in their campaign.
Home and Away Matches
Lucknow Super Giants will play seven home matches and seven away matches during the league stage.
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Home Matches (Lucknow)
| Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | Lucknow |
| Gujarat Titans | Lucknow |
| Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow |
| Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow |
| Punjab Kings | Lucknow |
Away Matches
| Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru |
| Punjab Kings | New Chandigarh |
| Mumbai Indians | Mumbai |
| Chennai Super Kings | Chennai |
| Rajasthan Royals | Jaipur |
Winning home games will be crucial for Lucknow’s playoff hopes. At the same time, strong performances in away matches will help the team maintain consistency throughout the season.
Lucknow Super Giants Full Squad for IPL 2026
Lucknow Super Giants retained most of their core players and added a few new names in the IPL 2025 mini auction to strengthen the squad.
Wicketkeepers
| Players |
|---|
| Rishabh Pant |
| Josh Inglis |
| Nicholas Pooran |
Batters
| Players |
|---|
| Abdul Samad |
| Ayush Badoni |
| Himmat Singh |
| Matthew Breetzke |
All Rounders
| Players |
|---|
| Aiden Markram |
| Mitchell Marsh |
| Shahbaz Ahmed |
| Arshin Kulkarni |
| Wanindu Hasaranga |
Bowlers
| Players |
|---|
| Mayank Yadav |
| Avesh Khan |
| Mohsin Khan |
| Manimaran Siddharth |
| Digvesh Rathi |
| Prince Yadav |
| Akash Singh |
| Mohammad Shami |
| Arjun Tendulkar |
| Anrich Nortje |
| Mukul Choudhary |
| Naman Tiwari |
| Akshat Raghuwanshi |
The squad includes several international stars along with talented Indian players, giving the team depth in both batting and bowling.
Captain and Coaching Staff
Lucknow Super Giants will be led by Rishabh Pant in IPL 2026. The franchise also has an experienced coaching group guiding the team throughout the season.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| Head Coach | Justin Langer |
| Batting Coach | Matthew Mott |
| Bowling Coach | Bharat Arun |
| Assistant Coach | Lance Klusener |
| Fielding Coach | Abhay Sharma |
| Advisor | Kane Williamson |
This experienced coaching setup is expected to help the team perform consistently throughout the tournament.
