Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will begin their IPL 2026 campaign as defending champions. The team starts its season with a home match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 in Bengaluru.
RCB will play across several venues in India during the league stage. The team will aim to make a strong start and continue the momentum after winning the title last season. Below is the full schedule, squad details, and coaching staff for the 2026 season.
RCB IPL 2026 Full Schedule
RCB will play multiple matches during the league stage across different venues. Most matches start at 7:30 PM IST, while a few afternoon games begin at 3:30 PM IST.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| April 12 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| April 15 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| April 18 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru | 3:30 PM |
| April 24 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| April 27 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| April 30 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| May 7 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| May 10 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | Raipur | 7:30 PM |
| May 13 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Raipur | 7:30 PM |
| May 17 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings | Dharamshala | 3:30 PM |
| May 22 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
IPL 2026 Venues for RCB Matches
RCB will travel across several cities during the league stage of IPL 2026.
The team’s primary home ground remains the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, matches are also scheduled at different venues to accommodate the tournament calendar.
RCB will play games in:
- Bengaluru
- Guwahati
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Ahmedabad
- Lucknow
- Raipur
- Dharamshala
- Hyderabad
Two of RCB’s home matches are scheduled to take place in Raipur.
Playoff venues have not been finalized yet. If RCB reach the playoffs, Bengaluru could host key knockout matches depending on the final schedule.
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Home and Away Matches
RCB will enjoy home advantage early in the season. Five of their first seven matches are scheduled in Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
In addition, two matches listed as home fixtures will be played in Raipur.
The team will travel to several challenging venues during the season including Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad. These matches will test the squad in different conditions as they aim to defend the IPL title.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad for IPL 2026
RCB have retained several core players and added new options to strengthen the squad for the new season.
Batters
| Player |
|---|
| Virat Kohli |
| Rajat Patidar |
| Devdutt Padikkal |
| Tim David |
All-Rounders
| Player |
|---|
| Venkatesh Iyer |
| Krunal Pandya |
| Romario Shepherd |
| Swapnil Singh |
| Mangesh Yadav |
| Kanishk Chouhan |
| Vihaan Malhotra |
| Jacob Bethell |
| Satvik Deswal |
Wicketkeepers
| Player |
|---|
| Phil Salt |
| Jitesh Sharma |
| Jordan Cox |
Bowlers
| Player |
|---|
| Josh Hazlewood |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Nuwan Thushara |
| Rasikh Salam |
| Suyash Sharma |
| Jacob Duffy |
| Abhinandan Singh |
| Vicky Ostwal |
Captain and Coaching Staff
RCB will continue under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, who led the team to the IPL title last season. The franchise also has an experienced coaching staff guiding the squad.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Captain | Rajat Patidar |
| Head Coach | Andy Flower |
| Batting Coach | Dinesh Karthik |
| Bowling Coach | Omkar Salvi |
| Assistant Coach | Richard Halsall |
| Director of Cricket | Mo Bobat |
| Scout | M. Rangarajan |
RCB will look to build on last season’s success as they begin their title defense in IPL 2026. With a balanced squad and experienced coaching staff, the team will aim to maintain strong performances throughout the league stage and secure a place in the playoffs.
