Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to begin their IPL 2026 campaign with a clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28. The opening match will tentatively take place at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium at 7:30 PM.
After lifting their maiden title in the previous season, RCB will enter IPL 2026 as defending champions, making their opening match RCB vs SRH one of the most exciting fixtures of the tournament.

IPL 2026 schedule released in phases
The schedule for the upcoming Indian Premier League season will be released in phases by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The first phase of the IPL 2026 schedule was released on match 11 which includes the opening 20 matches across 10 cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Guwahati.
According to the announced fixtures, RCB will play four confirmed matches in the early phase of IPL 2026, with all games scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM.
RCB match schedule for IPL 2026 (confirmed fixtures)
Here are the confirmed RCB matches for IPL 2026 so far:These fixtures include two home matches and two away matches in the opening phase of the tournament.
RCB will host their first two matches in Bengaluru before travelling to Guwahati and Mumbai for away games against Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians respectively.
Venue clearance pending for RCB home matches
While the schedules have been announced, reports suggest that final clearance for matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium is still awaited due to previous crowd-related incidents. The BCCI is expected to provide confirmation on the venue shortly.
How to book RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 tickets
Tickets for the opening match between RCB vs SRH are expected to see huge demand, especially after RCB's championship win last season.
Fans looking to book IPL 2026 tickets for RCB matches can do so through official ticketing platforms.
Primary booking platforms include:
BookMyShow (primary platform for RCB home matches)
Zomato District app
Paytm Insider platform
Official RCB website rcb.in and the RCB mobile app for registered "RCB Insider" members
Steps to book RCB IPL 2026 tickets online
Fans can follow these steps to book RCB vs SRH IPL tickets:
Step 1: Log in to the BookMyShow app or website.
Step 2:Select Bengaluru as the city.
Step 3:Go to the Sports section and choose IPL 2026.
Step 4: Select the RCB vs SRH match on March 28.
Step 5: Choose seats from the interactive stadium seating map.
Step 6: Complete payment using UPI, cards, or net banking within the time limit.
Each account can typically book up to four tickets per transaction.
Tips for IPL 2026 ticket buyers
Fans are advised to avoid unofficial resellers or third-party ticket agents, as fake IPL tickets are a common issue during high-demand matches. Limited offline ticket sales may also be available at stadium box offices, but these usually sell out quickly.
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