Can the Royal Challengers Bengaluru claim back-to-back titles?

All the ways to watch IPL live streams 2026 online, as Virat Kohli and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru defend their long-awaited Indian premier League title.

IPL 2026 commences on March 28, featuring 10 teams and 84 matches, culminating in a May 31 final in Bengaluru. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match.

With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 all set to kick off on March 28, let us have a look at all the squads, the schedule of the tournament, and the where to watch details of the marquee event that is right around the corner.

In 2024, when SRH finished as runners-up for the 2nd time in the IPL, Head and Abhishek broke multiple records, registered four 50+ partnerships in the powerplay and also smashed the fastest team 100 off just 30 balls against the Lucknow Super Giants.

The Indian Premier League's 2026 season is days away as the ten franchises put in the leg work to be best prepared for the initial part of the season – but behind the scenes, plenty already taking place.

RCB have received a timely boost ahead of the IPL 2026 opener against SRH, with Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood officially joining the squad

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru trail in the overall head-to-head win/loss record against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have 13 times from 26 outings in the South Indian derby

As Indian Premier League 2026 kicks into high gear, cricket fans across Delhi-NCR are looking for the best places to catch the action live. While stadium tickets remain limited, the region’s vibrant nightlife scene is stepping up,