On March 29, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will play the Mumbai Indians to begin their IPL 2026 campaign. KKR is renowned for being a formidable and tough squad and has won the IPL three times, in 2012, 2014, and 2024. They will want to perform well and contend for the trophy once more with a combination of young talent and seasoned players. The IPL 2026’s first phase, which will take place from March 28 to April 12, has been revealed by the BCCI.
Once the election dates are established, the whole timetable will be made public.
KKR Match Dates, Timings and Venues in IPL 2026
| Match Dates | Venue | Timings |
| Mar 29 | Mumbai | Evening |
| Apr 2 | Kolkata | Evening |
| Apr 6 | Kolkata | Evening |
| Apr 9 | Kolkata | Evening |
KKR Home and Away Matches in IPL 2026
| Home Matches | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
| Match 1 | Apr 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | Evening |
| Match 2 | Apr 6 | Punjab Kings | Kolkata | Evening |
| Match 3 | Apr 9 | Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata | Evening |
| Away Matches | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
| Match 1 | Mar 29 | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | Evening |
FAQ: KKR IPL 2026 Schedule, Fixtures, Dates, Timings, and Venues
Q1: When will Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) start their IPL 2026 campaign?
A: KKR will begin their IPL 2026 season on March 29, 2026, against the Mumbai Indians in Mumbai.
Q2: How many times has KKR won the IPL?
A: KKR has won the IPL three times—in 2012, 2014, and 2024.
Q3: What is KKR’s strategy for IPL 2026?
A: The team aims to blend young talent with experienced players to perform consistently and compete for the IPL trophy again.
Q4: What are the KKR match dates, venues, and timings for IPL 2026 (Phase 1)?
| Match Date | Venue | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29 | Mumbai | Evening |
| Apr 2 | Kolkata | Evening |
| Apr 6 | Kolkata | Evening |
| Apr 9 | Kolkata | Evening |
Q5: Which are KKR’s home matches in IPL 2026?
| Match | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | Evening |
| 2 | Apr 6 | Punjab Kings | Kolkata | Evening |
| 3 | Apr 9 | Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata | Evening |
Q6: Which are KKR’s away matches in IPL 2026?
| Match | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 29 | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | Evening |
Q7: When will the full KKR IPL 2026 schedule be released?
A: The complete schedule will be published once election dates are finalized by the BCCI.
