Why is the IPL 2026 schedule delayed? Officials explain the reason

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Cricket lovers are eager for the Indian Premier League 2026 fixtures, but the schedule hasn’t been announced yet, leaving supporters curious and anxious

League officials explained that preparing the IPL 2026 schedule is a huge logistical exercise, involving multiple stakeholders and that’s why the announcement is being carefully timed

With more teams, venues, and broadcast commitments than ever before, planning the IPL calendar is much more complex than before

The board must account for overlapping international fixtures, travel logistics, player workload, and television windows before finalizing dates

While fans want the schedule ASAP, officials are urging patience, saying a well-structured, error-free schedule is worth the wait

BCCI assures that once all constraints are resolved especially venue availability and international commitments ,the official IPL 2026 schedule will be announced

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