The IPL 2026 cricket season comprises the best umpires both domestically and internationally to ensure fair play in the matches.
IPL 2026 Umpires List
Elite Panel Umpires
| Umpire | Country | Notable Role |
|---|
| Nitin Menon | India | ICC Elite Panel Lead |
| Chris Gaffaney | New Zealand | On-field Specialist |
| Richard Illingworth | England | TV Umpire Expert |
| Kumar Dharmasena | Sri Lanka | Experienced Arbiter |
| Adrian Holdstock | South Africa | DRS Reviewer |
| Rod Tucker | Australia | Veteran Official |
| Alex Wharf | England | International Panel |
International Panel Umpires
| Umpire | Country | Matches Officiated |
|---|
| J. Madanagopal | India | 50+ Domestic |
| Rohan Pandit | India | TV Umpire |
| Virender Sharma | India | On-field Rising |
| K.N.A. Padmanabhan | India | Seasoned Ref |
| C. Shamshuddin | India | T20 Specialist |
| KN Ananthapadmanabhan | India | Fourth Umpire |
| Anish Sahasrabudhe | India | Emerging Talent |
| Ulhas Gandhe | India | On-field Debut |
