SRH IPL 2026 Schedule: Sunrisers Hyderabad face defending champions RCB in season opener; check all dates and venues

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League promises an exciting start for Sunrisers Hyderabad, who will immediately find themselves under the spotlight on opening night. The team begins their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28.

This high-profile opener not only kicks off the season but also tests Hyderabad against the side they will look to chase throughout the tournament.

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Following the season opener, Sunrisers will travel to Kolkata for their second match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 2. This early away fixture gives Hyderabad a chance to gauge their form on the road before settling into home conditions for the first phase of the tournament.

Their first home game comes on April 5, when they face Lucknow Super Giants in Hyderabad. The match offers the team an opportunity to capitalize on home advantage, with local support at the stadium expected to energize the side. Hyderabad then heads to Mullanpur to play Punjab Kings on April 11, concluding the first phase of their campaign.

The early fixtures present a mix of challenges and opportunities: a season opener against the champions, two away tests, and a key home game where the team can establish momentum. For Sunrisers Hyderabad, getting off to a strong start could be critical in shaping their campaign and setting the tone for IPL 2026.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad fixtures – IPL 2026 (first phase)

RCB vs SRH – March 28, 2026 (Saturday), Evening – Bengaluru

KKR vs SRH – April 2, 2026 (Thursday), Evening – Kolkata

SRH vs LSG – April 5, 2026 (Sunday), Afternoon – Hyderabad

PBKS vs SRH – April 11, 2026 (Saturday), Afternoon – Mullanpur