Punjab Kings start their championship quest on March 31 against the Gujarat Titans! The PBKS matches in IPL 2026 begin at home in Mullanpur. Last season’s runners-up desperately want to win their maiden IPL title.
BCCI released the first phase Time Table covering four matches of each team! The Schedule runs from March 31 through April 11 initially. Two home games and two away fixtures complete their opening phase.
Punjab Kings’ Opening Match After Final Heartbreak
PBKS faces the Gujarat Titans on March 31 at 7:30 PM IST! That evening’s match happens at their Mullanpur home stadium. Punjab Kings need a strong start to erase last season’s final loss memories.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final devastatingly! That championship defeat still hurts Punjab Kings players and fans. Now they return hungrier chasing their first-ever IPL trophy.
Shreyas Iyer captains PBKS aiming for immediate redemption in IPL 2026! Ricky Ponting coaches the team bringing championship experience. That leadership combination gives Punjab Kings genuine title hopes.
The opening match against GT tests them immediately at home! Home crowd support at Mullanpur provides an advantage in the starting campaign. Punjab Kings must convert that support into an opening victory.
| Match No. | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 4 | 31 March 2026 | PBKS vs GT | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM IST |
| Match 7 | 3 April 2026 | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai | 7:30 PM IST |
| Match 12 | 6 April 2026 | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata | 7:30 PM IST |
| Match 17 | 11 April 2026 | PBKS vs SRH | Mullanpur | 3:30 PM IST |
PBKS’s First Phase Schedule Details
Punjab Kings play their second home match on April 11 against SRH! That afternoon’s fixture at Mullanpur happens at 3:30 PM IST. Two home PBKS matches give them crucial points opportunities early.
Away fixtures take the Punjab Kings to Chennai and Kolkata for challenging battles! They face CSK on the evening of April 3 in Chennai. Then KKR hosts them on the evening of April 6 at Eden Gardens.
The complete Time Table for the remaining PBKS matches comes later! State assembly elections delay the full fixture announcement currently. BCCI releases the remaining fixtures after the election dates are finalized.
First phase covers 20 total games across 10 different cities! Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad host games. That geographical spread brings IPL 2026 to fans nationwide.
Can Punjab Kings Win Their Maiden Title?
Punjab Kings have never won IPL despite 18 seasons trying! Last season’s runner-up finish was their closest attempt ever. The franchise desperately wants to break through finally in 2026.
Shreyas Iyer brings KKR’s title-winning captaincy experience to the squad! Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, and Azmatullah Omarzai provide all-rounder depth. Yuzvendra Chahal leads their spin bowling department effectively.
Death-over bowling remains their biggest weakness in IPL 2026 honestly! Arshdeep Singh carries too much responsibility alone there. The game’s success depends on improving death bowling.
Can the Punjab Kings finally win their first championship after 19 seasons?
