KKR IPL 2026 full schedule: Check dates, venues and home-away fixtures of Kolkata Knight Riders
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NEW DELHI: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders opened their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign against five-time champions Mumbai Indians away from home at the Wankhede Stadium on March 29.After finishing a lowly eighth in the standings last season, the 2024 champions will be looking for a turnaround this year. Following their opener in Mumbai, KKR will play three matches on the trot at their home ground — Eden Gardens — starting with a clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 2.KKR have a strong home record, and these matches will give them a chance to build momentum early in the season.

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Here is the complete schedule of KKR, including home and away games, timings, opponents and venues:

KKR’s home matches

Date Opponent Venue Time (IST)
April 2 Sunrisers Hyderabad Kolkata 7:30 PM
April 6 Punjab Kings Kolkata 7:30 PM
April 9 Lucknow Super Giants Kolkata 7:30 PM
April 19 Rajasthan Royals Kolkata 3:30 PM
May 16 Gujarat Titans Kolkata 7:30 PM
May 20 Mumbai Indians Kolkata 7:30 PM
May 24 Delhi Capitals Kolkata 7:30 PM

KKR’s away matches

Date Opponent Venue Time (IST)
March 29 Mumbai Indians Mumbai 7:30 PM
April 14 Chennai Super Kings Chennai 7:30 PM
April 17 Gujarat Titans Ahmedabad 7:30 PM
April 26 Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow 7:30 PM
May 3 Sunrisers Hyderabad Hyderabad 3:30 PM
May 8 Delhi Capitals Delhi 7:30 PM
May 13 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Raipur 7:30 PM

Kolkata Knight Riders’ full schedule for IPL 2026

Date Opponent Venue Time (IST)
March 29 Mumbai Indians Mumbai (Away) 7:30 PM
April 2 Sunrisers Hyderabad Kolkata (Home) 7:30 PM
April 6 Punjab Kings Kolkata (Home) 7:30 PM
April 9 Lucknow Super Giants Kolkata (Home) 7:30 PM
April 14 Chennai Super Kings Chennai (Away) 7:30 PM
April 17 Gujarat Titans Ahmedabad (Away) 7:30 PM
April 19 Rajasthan Royals Kolkata (Home) 3:30 PM
April 26 Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow (Away) 7:30 PM
May 3 Sunrisers Hyderabad Hyderabad (Away) 3:30 PM
May 8 Delhi Capitals Delhi (Away) 7:30 PM
May 13 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Raipur (Away) 7:30 PM
May 16 Gujarat Titans Kolkata (Home) 7:30 PM
May 20 Mumbai Indians Kolkata (Home) 7:30 PM
May 24 Delhi Capitals Kolkata (Home) 7:30 PM