IPL 2026: March 26-May 31; Chinnaswamy uncertain, 369 players to be auctioned

• IPL 2026 is scheduled to run from March 26 to May 31 in India.
• The BCCI informed franchise owners about the 2026 IPL timeline during a meeting in Abu Dhabi.
• M. Chinnaswamy Stadium's availability for IPL 2026 matches is uncertain due to a past stampede and conditional clearance.
• A total of 369 players will be auctioned for IPL 2026 on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

Why It Matters: IPL 2026 dates are set, but stadium safety concerns could impact match venues.