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IPL 2026 initial schedule announcement delayed to March 12 amid elections, LPG crisis
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The BCCI has pushed back the IPL 2026 initial schedule release—originally set for March 9—to by March 12, covering the first 20 days ahead of the March 28 start with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting the opener at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The two-phase rollout accounts for state elections, while a new LPG shortage from the US-Israel-Iran conflict threatens logistics; the final remains May 31 in Bengaluru.
The Indian Premier League 2026 will begin on March 28, two days later than initially planned, with the final set for May 31. The adjustment accommodates pending assembly election dates in Assam, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu, affecting key venues. The IPL Governing Council plans to finalize the schedule next week.