The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will commence their IPL 2025 campaign against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Mullanpur on Tuesday, March 31. Following their heartbreaking defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final last season, they will aim to secure their maiden trophy under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy.
Iyer will lead the Kings in the upcoming season. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the complete tournament schedule, confirming that the franchise will compete across multiple challenging venues throughout India before concluding their group stage matches in the tournament.
Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| March 31 | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| April 3 | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| April 11 | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mullanpur | 3:30 PM |
| April 16 | Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| April 19 | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| April 25 | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| April 28 | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| May 3 | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| May 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| May 11 | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Dharamshala | 7:30 PM |
| May 14 | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Dharamshala | 7:30 PM |
| May 17 | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Dharamshala | 3:30 PM |
| May 23 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Venue Details
Punjab Kings will use two venues as home grounds during their IPL 2026 campaign. The franchise will host their first four home matches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in Mullanpur.
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For their final three home matches, Punjab Kings will move to the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. The venue offers a strong home advantage while also challenging visiting teams with cold conditions and unpredictable weather.
Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Home and Away Matches
Punjab Kings will face a challenging schedule with seven away matches across Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Lucknow. The team will need to deliver consistent performances throughout the tournament to secure away wins.
Shreyas Iyer’s side must also make the most of their seven home matches in Mullanpur and Dharamshala. Strong results at home will be crucial for captain Shreyas Iyer as the team aims to secure a playoff spot.
Punjab Kings Full Squad IPL 2026
Punjab Kings retained their core squad and added a few players during the recent mini auction. The management signed overseas players Cooper Connolly and Ben Dwarshuis, along with Indian players Praveen Dubey and Vishal Nishad, to strengthen the team.
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Pyala Avinash, Harnoor Pannu, Suryansh Shedge
Wicketkeepers: Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod
All-Rounders: Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Musheer Khan, Mitchell Owen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Cooper Connolly
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Ben Dwarshuis, Praveen Dubey, Vishal Nishad
Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Captain and Coaching Staff
Shreyas Iyer returns to lead the Punjab Kings after their impressive runner-up finish last season. The team will be guided by head coach Ricky Ponting, who will aim to help the franchise win their maiden IPL title.
Punjab have an experienced coaching staff this season. Brad Haddin serves as assistant coach, while James Hopes manages the pace bowling unit. Sairaj Bahutule will handle the spin bowling department during the tournament.
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Head Coach: Ricky Ponting
Bowling Coach: James Hopes
Assistant Coach: Brad Haddin
Spin Coach: Sairaj Bahutule
Also read: “I love watching Shreyas Iyer bat” – PBKS all-rounder Cooper Connolly ahead of IPL 2026
