NEW DELHI: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders opened their Indian Premier League 2026 marketing campaign in opposition to five-time champions Mumbai Indians away from dwelling on the Wankhede Stadium on March 29.After ending a lowly eighth within the standings final season, the 2024 champions will likely be on the lookout for a turnaround this yr. Following their opener in Mumbai, KKR will play three matches on the trot at their dwelling floor — Eden Gardens — beginning with a conflict in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 2.KKR have a robust dwelling report, and these matches will give them an opportunity to construct momentum early within the season.
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Here is the entire schedule of KKR, together with dwelling and away video games, timings, opponents and venues:
KKR’s dwelling matches
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (IST) |
| April 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| April 6 | Punjab Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| April 9 | Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| April 19 | Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| May 16 | Gujarat Titans | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| May 20 | Mumbai Indians | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| May 24 | Delhi Capitals | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
KKR’s away matches
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (IST) |
| March 29 | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| April 14 | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 17 | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| April 26 | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| May 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| May 8 | Delhi Capitals | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| May 13 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Raipur | 7:30 PM |
Kolkata Knight Riders’ full schedule for IPL 2026
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (IST) |
| March 29 | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai (Away) | 7:30 PM |
| April 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata (Home) | 7:30 PM |
| April 6 | Punjab Kings | Kolkata (Home) | 7:30 PM |
| April 9 | Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata (Home) | 7:30 PM |
| April 14 | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai (Away) | 7:30 PM |
| April 17 | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad (Away) | 7:30 PM |
| April 19 | Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata (Home) | 3:30 PM |
| April 26 | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow (Away) | 7:30 PM |
| May 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad (Away) | 3:30 PM |
| May 8 | Delhi Capitals | Delhi (Away) | 7:30 PM |
| May 13 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Raipur (Away) | 7:30 PM |
| May 16 | Gujarat Titans | Kolkata (Home) | 7:30 PM |
| May 20 | Mumbai Indians | Kolkata (Home) | 7:30 PM |
| May 24 | Delhi Capitals | Kolkata (Home) | 7:30 PM |
