PBKS IPL 2026 Schedule, Complete Fixture with Date, Time & Venues
The complete schedule of Punjab Kings for IPL 2026 has been officially announced. According to the schedule, Punjab Kings will begin their league matches on 31 March 2026 at New Chandigarh.
Punjab Kings are considered one of the older franchises of the IPL, having been part of the league since its inception. The team played its first IPL season in 2008, with Mohali serving as its home ground. In the 2026 season, Punjab Kings will be led by Shreyas Iyer under the captaincy.
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Punjab Kings IPL 2026
The match details and complete information about the iconic home ground, Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, including ticket prices, are being shared with you. According to this, the PBKS team will play seven league matches at their home ground in IPL 2026, while the remaining seven matches will be played at away venues. The timetable, dates, and teams are mentioned below.
However, the official complete schedule has not yet been announced by the BCCI. As soon as it is announced, we will update the table accordingly.
| Tournament | Team Details |
|---|---|
| Season | IPL 2026 [19 Edition] |
| Team | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| Home Ground | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Team Captain | Shreyas Lyer |
| Head Coach | Ricky Ponting |
| First Match Date | March, 29 2026 (tentative) |
| Total Matches | 14 league matches (7 Home Ground) |
PBKS IPL First Match
Punjab Kings will play their first match of IPL 2026 against KKR on 31 March 2026. This match will be played at Punjab Kings’ home ground, Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, Delhi. The match will start at 7:30 PM, and both teams are eager to play their first league match of IPL 2026 with full enthusiasm.
Punjab Kings Schedule 2026
The complete match schedule of Punjab Kings is available in the table below. As per the schedule released by the BCCI, the PBKS team will play most of their league matches at their home ground in Mohali, while a few matches will be played at other venues across India.
| Date | Day | Matchup | Venue | Time |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| April 03, 2026 | Friday | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 04, 2026 | Saturday | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| April 06, 2026 | Monday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| April 11, 2026 | Saturday | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | New Chandigarh | 3:30 PM |
Punjab Kings Schedule PDF Download
For Punjab Kings fans, an important update is that the full schedule is also available in PDF format, which can be downloaded using the option provided below. The main advantage of this PDF is that the complete schedule can be saved on your device, allowing you to stay updated with all Punjab Kings matches in the future.
Also See Chennai Super Kings Complete Match Fixture
IPL 2026 Mullanpur, Mohali Venue
Punjab Kings’ home venue, Mullanpur Mohali, is considered one of the most important IPL venues in terms of importance, and it is one of the fastest pitches in India. This venue has hosted more than 45 IPL matches. Due to this being Punjab Kings’ home venue, the team gets a special advantage here, which is why their winning percentage has been around 62 percent.
So far, the highest total at this venue has been 263. It is expected that this venue will continue to be beneficial for Punjab Kings, and in the league matches that Punjab Kings will play at this venue in IPL 2026, they will be able to deliver strong performances.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Seating Capacity | 38,000 spectators |
| Boundary Size | 60-70M |
| Floodlights | Yes (For Day-Night matches) |
| Address | Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bengaluru – 560001 |
Punjab Kings IPL Stats and Records
Punjab Kings have not won an IPL title in the past 18 seasons. Despite this, the team enjoys strong fan support. One of the main reasons for this support is the team’s fighting spirit and passion for the game. Another reason is the active presence of the team’s owners on social media and their strong backing of the franchise, which keeps fans engaged.
Punjab Kings’ best season so far came in IPL 2014, when they qualified for the final against Kolkata Knight Riders but finished as runners-up. In the 2025 season, Punjab Kings once again delivered impressive performances but ultimately finished as runners-up in the final against Royal Challengers Bangalore, falling short of securing the IPL title.
Heading into the 2026 season, Punjab Kings remain hopeful with their current squad, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in the upcoming edition of the IPL.
FAQs
Punjab Kings will play their first IPL 2026 match on 31 March.
Shreyas Iyer will serve as the captain of Punjab Kings in the 2026 season.
Punjab Kings’ key players include their captain Shreyas Iyer, while Arshdeep Singh is a leading figure in the bowling unit. The team will be coached by Ricky Ponting, who is globally respected for his leadership and captaincy legacy and will continue as Punjab Kings’ head coach this season.
