Punjab Kings’ First IPL 2026 Match on March 31 as Initial Schedule Is Released

The schedule for the first 20 matches of **Indian Premier League> (IPL) 2026 was released on Wednesday. The opening match of the tournament will be played on March 28 between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The match is scheduled to take place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. According to the initial schedule, Punjab Kings will play four matches during the first phase of the tournament, which covers the opening 20 games. Out of these, two matches will be played on their home ground in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur). Punjab Kings will begin their IPL 2026 campaign on March 31. Fans will see the team play both home and away fixtures during this early stage of the competition. Punjab Kings Matches in the First Schedule March 31, 2026 (Tuesday, Evening): Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans – Mullanpur April 3, 2026 (Friday, Evening): Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings – Chennai April 6, 2026 (Monday, Evening): Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Kolkata April 11, 2026 (Saturday, Afternoon): Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Mullanpur With two home matches scheduled in New Chandigarh and two away fixtures, Punjab Kings will look to start their campaign strongly in the early phase of IPL 2026.