IPL 2026 Starts March 26; Chinnaswamy Stadium Opening Venue Uncertain

• IPL 2026 will begin on March 26 and conclude on May 31.
• The IPL mini-auction is set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi.
• Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium is a potential opening venue, pending conditional approval due to past safety concerns.
• Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are the defending champions, having won their first IPL title in 2025.

Why It Matters: IPL 2026 schedule is out, but opening venue Chinnaswamy Stadium faces safety concerns.