Punjab Kings (PBKS) Head into IPL 2026 with a schedule that combines fresh venues, tough travels and a crucial home run towards the end of the season. One of the notable features of this year is their split house setup.
PBKS will play four matches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur). Gujarat Titans (GT)Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Later in the tournament, they shift base to the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala where they will play three key matches against Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
PBKS begin their campaign at home against GT on March 31, giving them an immediate opportunity to set the tone. After finishing second last season, the captain Shreyas Iyer and his side will be keen to start strong and carry that momentum forward. However, the early part of the schedule gets demanding quickly. PBKS face three consecutive away matches in different parts of the country – CSK in Chennai, KKR in Kolkata and MI in Mumbai. This stretch will test the team’s depth, adaptability and ability to handle away pressure.
The highlight of Punjab’s schedule comes in mid-May, when they play three consecutive home games in Dharamshala. The venue, known for its scenic beauty and liveliness, returns to the IPL calendar this season and could play a key role in the PBKS playoffs. Playing multiple matches at the same venue allows the team to adapt to conditions that could give them an advantage at this crucial stage.
With Ricky Ponting continuing as the head coach, Punjab Kings will aim to build on last season’s success. If they can overcome early road adversity and capitalize on a strong home finish, PBKS could be serious title contenders again.
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Punjab Kings Complete IPL 2026 Schedule
- March 31 – Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans – New Chandigarh – 19:30 IST
- April 3 – Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings – Chennai – 19:30 IST
- April 6 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Kolkata – 19:30 IST
- April 11 – Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – New Chandigarh – 3:30 PM IST
- April 16 – Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings – Mumbai – 19:30 IST
- April 19 – Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants – New Chandigarh – 19:30 IST
- April 25 – Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings – Delhi – 3:30 PM IST
- April 28 – Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – New Chandigarh – 19:30 IST
- May 3 – Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings – Ahmedabad – 19:30 IST
- May 6 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings – Hyderabad – 7:30 PM IST
- May 11 – Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals – Dharamsala – 19:30 IST
- May 14 – Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians – Dharamshala – 19:30 IST
- May 17 – Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Dharamshala – 3:30 PM IST
- May 23 – Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings – Lucknow – 19:30 IST
Note: IST= GMT+5:30
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