RCB IPL 2026 Jersey: The latest edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is only a few weeks away with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the defending champions, set to feature in the tournament opener.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has released the initial schedule for IPL 2026. The tournament's first phase will run from March 28 to April 12. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match.

The team management rightfully decided to make minimal changes to their title-winning squad during the most recent mini auction. This means that RCB have held on to all of their overseas superstars.

Yash Dayal Wedding: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) speedster Yash Dayal has tied the knot with popular content creator Shweta Pundir. The wedding, which took place in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, was a private affair kept away from the media glare until reports surfaced on Sunday.

Dinesh Karthik unveiled his all-time Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI, surprisingly naming Rajat Patidar as captain over Virat Kohli. Karthik lauded Patidar's leadership and impact, while also crediting Krunal Pandya's crucial role in their maiden IPL title win last season.

Check full schedule of RCB matches in Indian Premier League season 19 along with date, timings, venue and other details

The first phase of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) will take place from March 28 to April 12, 2026, according to an official release from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The whole tournament schedule will be released once the poll dates are finalized, as three states will have Assembly elections at that time.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's return to M Chinnaswamy Stadium is delayed until at least March 16, with an Expert Committee assessing readiness for IPL 2026.

Kolkata Knight Riders unveil their IPL 2026 jersey with the “Lines of Legacy” theme as a promotional video featuring a subtle dig at Royal Challengers Bengaluru goes viral