The Mumbai Indians start their IPL 2026 campaign at home against the Kolkata Knight Riders. The MI matches in IPL 2026 begin on March 29 at Wankhede Stadium. Five-time champions aim to bounce back after playoff heartbreak last season.
BCCI announced the first phase Time Table covering four MI matches. Two home games at Wankhede and two away fixtures complete their early fixture. All games happen before April 12 in this initial period.
MI’s First Phase Schedule Details
Mumbai Indians face KKR on March 29 at Wankhede Stadium first. That Sunday evening match starts their IPL 2026 journey. Home crowd support gives them an advantage in opening their campaign strongly.
The second match happens on April 4 away against the Delhi Capitals. That away fixture at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi tests them. Mumbai then travels to Guwahati to face the Rajasthan Royals on April 7.
Their fourth first-phase match brings the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Wankhede. April 12 marks that blockbuster home fixture against the defending champions. MI vs RCB always generates massive excitement and viewership.
The complete Time Table for the remaining MI matches comes later. State assembly elections delay the full Schedule announcement currently. BCCI releases the remaining fixtures after the election dates are finalized.
| Match No. | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 2 | 29 March 2026 | MI vs KKR | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
| Match 9 | 4 April 2026 | DC vs MI | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 3:30 PM IST |
| Match 13 | 7 April 2026 | RR vs MI | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM IST |
| Match 18 | 12 April 2026 | MI vs RCB | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
Hardik Pandya Leads Them to Championship Quest
Hardik Pandya continues captaining the Mumbai Indians despite two trophy-less seasons. Mumbai reached the playoffs in 2025 with consecutive wins. But Punjab Kings eliminated them in the Eliminator heartbreakingly.
Mumbai rejigged their squad hoping for better IPL 2026 results. Quinton de Kock rejoined for just ₹1 crore bargain price. That reunion with Rohit Sharma strengthens their opening combination.
The five-time champions chase their record sixth IPL title desperately. Only Mumbai and CSK have won five championships throughout IPL history. Adding another trophy cements their legacy as the greatest franchise.
Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav anchor MI’s core. That experienced trio always provides championship-winning capabilities. Young talents surround them creating a balanced squad composition.
Ticket Sales Strategy and Phases
The tickets will be sold exclusively as digital M-Tickets. BookMyShow website and app handle all sales officially. Four different phases organize the ticket-selling process.
Google Pay UPI users get first access from March 19. That priority phase runs 12:00 IST March 19 through 12:00 IST March 21. Early adopters using GPAY get an advantage by booking first.
MI Gold, Silver, and Junior Members follow March 21-22. Their early access runs 15:00 IST March 21 through 15:00 IST March 22. Membership benefits include priority ticket purchasing always.
Blue Members and pre-registered BookMyShow users come in the third phase. March 22-23 at 17:00-17:00 IST allows their booking window. General public sales begin 18:00 IST on March 23 finally.
Book early avoiding disappointment because 2026 Wankhede matches sell out quickly.
