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About IPL 2026

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the world's biggest T20 cricket tournament. IPL 2026 is the 19th edition, branded as TATA IPL 2026, running from 28 March to 31 May 2026.

The season opens at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru host Sunrisers Hyderabad. This is the first time the final is also scheduled at Chinnaswamy, giving RCB a potential home advantage in the title decider. The tournament features 10 teams playing 84 matches — 10 more than last season — in a full double round-robin format before playoffs determine the champion.

The 10 franchises competing are Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants.

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings lead the all-time honours list with five titles each. KKR have won three. RCB claimed their first-ever title in 2025, ending an 18-year wait by beating Punjab Kings in the final. Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural title in 2008 and are still waiting for a second. Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings remain the only teams yet to lift the trophy.

Mumbai Indians are market favourites for 2026 with Bumrah, Rohit and Hardik Pandya all fit heading into the season. RCB, KKR and CSK are next in the betting, with the expanded 84-match format giving more data points for in-season odds movement than any previous edition.

Best Cricket Betting Sites for IPL 2026

Our team has reviewed and ranked the top apps for IPL betting in India based on odds quality, UPI support, welcome offers and live betting options.

1. 1xBet — best overall for IPL odds. Accepts UPI, Paytm, Google Pay and IMPS. Offers 400% welcome bonus up to ₹70,000 and 145+ markets per match including live session betting.
2. 4raBet — top pick for new bettors. 700% welcome package and a dedicated cricket section with strong IPL coverage including toss, powerplay and player props markets.
3. Stake.com — best for live betting and crypto deposits. Strong mobile site, competitive IPL odds and the Early Six promotion — your pre-match bet on the match winner is settled as a win if the team hits a six in the first two overs.

If you already hold accounts with these three, see our full list of recommended IPL bookmakers for additional options, all independently reviewed by the TTB team.