IPL 2026 will take place from March 26 to May 31, with 10 teams competing in 74 league matches and play-offs. RR, led by Riyan Parag and mentored by Kumar Sangakkara, plans to capitalize on their home advantage in Jaipur, while overcoming challenging away matches. The matches will begin at fixed times, 3:30 PM IST for afternoon matches and 7:30 PM IST for evening matches, to suit fans worldwide.
Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Time (IST) | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27 | Thu | 7:30 PM | vs LSG | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Apr 12 | Sun | 3:30 PM | vs PBKS | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium |
| Apr 15 | Wed | 7:30 PM | vs CSK | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Apr 20 | Mon | 7:30 PM | vs MI | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Apr 25 | Sat | 7:30 PM | vs GT | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Apr 29 | Wed | 7:30 PM | vs RCB | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| May 3 | Sun | 3:30 PM | vs KKR | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| May 7 | Thu | 7:30 PM | vs DC | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| May 11 | Mon | 7:30 PM | vs SRH | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad |
| May 15 | Fri | 7:30 PM | vs PBKS | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| May 19 | Tue | 7:30 PM | vs LSG | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| May 21 | Thu | 7:30 PM | vs CSK | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| May 23 | Sat | 7:30 PM | vs GT | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| May 27 | Wed | 7:30 PM | vs RCB | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| May 31 | Sun | 7:30 PM | vs MI | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
Rajasthan Royals will play three home matches in Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium for IPL 2026, adapting to enhanced venue rotations by BCCI. This shift boosts accessibility for Northeast fans while maintaining RR’s competitive edge on batting-friendly pitches.
