The Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) will begin on March 28, promising over two months of thrilling cricket. The BCCI has released the schedule for the first 20 matches. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the tournament opener at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will start on March 30 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at ACA Stadium, Guwahati.
CSK will aim for their sixth IPL title after finishing last season at the bottom of the points table with just four wins out of 14 matches. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad returns after missing the first five games last season due to injury. The team has also strengthened its squad, acquiring Sanju Samson from RR in a trade deal that sent Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan.
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CSK First Phase Schedule – IPL 2026
| Opposition | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 30-03-2026 | Guwahati | 7:30 PM IST |
| Punjab Kings | 03-04-2026 | Chennai | 7:30 PM IST |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 05-04-2026 | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
| Delhi Capitals | 11-04-2026 | Chennai | 7:30 PM IST |
How to Buy CSK IPL 2026 Tickets
Online
- Visit BookMyShow, District app (Zomato), or CSK’s official website.
- Select date/team, seating category, and seats.
- Add tickets to cart and checkout via card, UPI, net banking, or wallet.
- Tickets are delivered to your registered email/mobile.
Offline
- Visit authorised stadium ticket counters or retail outlets.
- Provide photo ID and select seats.
- Complete payment and collect tickets on the spot.
Ticket prices start at INR 1000, with premium matches like RR vs CSK ranging from INR 2,700 to INR 30,000.
