When will BCCI announce full IPL 2026 schedule? Latest update

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When will full IPL 2026 schedule be announced?

The wait for the complete IPL 2026 fixtures continues, but the BCCI has now given a clear update.

Only first phase released so far

The board has announced just 20 matches, scheduled between March 28 and April 12, leaving most of the season unrevealed.

BCCI secretary shares timeline

Devajit Saikia confirmed that the remaining IPL 2026 schedule will be announced in the next few days.

Why the delay happened

The announcement was delayed due to assembly elections in multiple states and venue-related issues.

Season to have 74 matches

IPL 2026 will feature 74 games across a 65-day window, with expansion to 84 matches pushed to future seasons.

Full schedule expected very soon

The remaining 54 matches could be revealed around the opening game on March 28.

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