March 22nd confirmed as opening day: On February 22nd, 2024, the BCCI officially announced that the IPL 2024 will kick off on March 22nd with a match between the defending champions Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai.
Schedule for the first two weeks announced: On the same day, the BCCI also released the schedule for the first two weeks of the tournament, covering 21 matches across 10 cities.
On March 23, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season is scheduled to begin, bringing with it excitement, spills, and thrilling cricket action. There are two significant changes coming this year:
Ten Teams: Two more teams are added to the tournament, spiking the competition and possibly upending the long-standing favorites.
Sponsorship by Tata: Renowned Indian corporation Tata assumes the role of title sponsor, infusing the league with energy and newfound brand strength.
Ten teams will play 74 matches, so expect intense competition for the coveted IPL championship. Along with rising prospects like Prithvi Shaw and Ravi Bishnoi, established stars like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah are important players to keep an eye on.
| Location | Date | Time | Home Team | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | MAR, FRI 22 | 8:00 pm IST | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | MAR, SAT 23 | 3:30 pm IST | Punjab Kings | Delhi Capitals |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata | MAR, SAT 23 | 7:30 pm IST | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | MAR, SUN 24 | 3:30 pm IST | Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow Super Giants |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | MAR, SUN 24 | 7:30 pm IST | Gujarat Titans | Mumbai Indians |
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | MAR, MON 25 | 7:30 pm IST | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Punjab Kings |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | MAR, TUE 26 | 7:30 pm IST | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | MAR, WED 27 | 7:30 pm IST | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai Indians |
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | MAR, THU 28 | 7:30 pm IST | Rajasthan Royals | Delhi Capitals |
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | MAR, FRI 29 | 7:30 pm IST | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | MAR, SAT 30 | 7:30 pm IST | Lucknow Super Giants | Punjab Kings |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | MAR, SUN 31 | 3:30 pm IST | Gujarat Titans | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | MAR, SUN 31 | 7:30 pm IST | Delhi Capitals | Chennai Super Kings |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | APR, MON 1 | 7:30 pm IST | Mumbai Indians | Rajasthan Royals |
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | APR, TUE 2 | 7:30 pm IST | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Lucknow Super Giants |
| Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | APR, WED 3 | 7:30 pm IST | Delhi Capitals | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | APR, THU 4 | 7:30 pm IST | Gujarat Titans | Punjab Kings |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | APR, FRI 5 | 7:30 pm IST | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai Super Kings |
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | APR, SAT 6 | 7:30 pm IST | Rajasthan Royals | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | APR, SUN 7 | 3:30 pm IST | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals |
| Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | APR, SUN 7 | 7:30 pm IST | Lucknow Super Giants | Gujarat Titans |
- Chennai Premier League (CSK)
- The Delhi Capitals (DC)
- KCR, or Kolkata Knight Riders
- Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
- The Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Bangalore’s Royal Challengers (RCB)
- Hyderabad’s Sunrisers (SRH)
- Super Giants of Lucknow (LSG)
- Gujarat Titans (GT)