Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Schedule: LSG eye fresh start with DC opener in Lucknow on April 1

Just days after the national team etched their names into history by defending their world title in Ahmedabad, the BCCI announced the blueprint for the upcoming IPL season on Wednesday. For the Lucknow Super Giants, the announcement serves as the opening bell for a campaign where the primary objective is to turn consistent playoff appearances into a historic maiden title for Uttar Pradesh.

As per the first phase of the schedule released by the BCCI, the Lucknow Super Giants confirmed fixtures for this initial leg are:

• LSG vs DC – April 1, 2026 (Wednesday), Evening – Lucknow
• SRH vs LSG – April 5, 2026 (Sunday), Afternoon – Hyderabad
• KKR vs LSG – April 9, 2026 (Thursday), Evening – Kolkata
• LSG vs GT – April 12, 2026 (Sunday), Afternoon – Lucknow

The 19th edition of the league is set to ignite on March 28, 2026.

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The BCCI, however, is releasing the itinerary in two distinct phases. This staggered rollout is a strategic necessity to navigate the complex logistics of state assembly elections scheduled in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

By coordinating closely with the Election Commission, the board ensures that the high-octane atmosphere of the IPL does not clash with polling security requirements, allowing for a seamless transition as match dates for the second half of the season are finalized in the coming weeks.

What went down in last IPL season

The Lucknow Super Giants enter this new season with a point to prove after a challenging 2025 run.

Last year, the franchise finished the league stage in seventh place, a result that felt below their high standards after reaching the playoffs in their first two years of existence.

Despite a formidable campaign from Mitchell Marsh, who finished as the team's leading run-scorer with 627 runs, the squad struggled to find rhythm in the death overs, eventually securing six wins against eight losses.

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This mid-table finish sparked a significant tactical recalibration within the management, aiming to recapture the ruthless consistency that defined their early years in the competition.

Determination to bounce back is evident in the powerhouse squad the Super Giants have assembled for 2026.

The franchise has doubled down on its core leadership by retaining captain Rishabh Pant and the explosive Nicholas Pooran, both of whom remain the heartbeat of the batting order.

They are joined by world-class all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, alongside the express pace of Mayank Yadav and the reliable Mohsin Khan.

In a sensational trade that has dominated the headlines, LSG also acquired veteran pacer Mohammed Shami to lead the attack. With these superstars fresh off the emotional high of India’s World Cup triumph, Lucknow is poised to bring the "Super" back to the Giants when they take the field this March.