Mumbai Indians (MI) will begin their quest for a sixth title in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), led by Ajinkya Rahane, on March 29. The Hardik Pandya-led side will be eager to return to action at the iconic Wankhede Stadium for their season opener on Sunday.
Following their elimination after losing to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 last season, the five-time champions will aim to win the title in 2026. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the full schedule, revealing a travel itinerary for the Mumbai-based franchise in the tournament.
Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| March 29 | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| April 4 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| April 7 | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| April 12 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| April 16 | Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| April 20 | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| April 23 | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| April 29 | Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| May 2 | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| May 4 | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| May 10 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | Raipur | 7:30 PM |
| May 14 | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Dharamshala | 7:30 PM |
| May 20 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| May 24 | Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Venue Details
Mumbai Indians will compete across multiple venues during their IPL 2026 campaign. The Wankhede Stadium will serve as their main home ground, where they will play seven home matches.
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Apart from their home fixtures, the team will travel to venues in Delhi, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Raipur, Dharamshala, and Kolkata. These conditions will test their consistency as they aim to perform well throughout the tournament.
Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Home and Away Matches
Hardik Pandya and his squad will enjoy home advantage, playing all seven home matches at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Securing wins in these fixtures will be crucial to finish in the top two of the points table.
The five-time champions will face three consecutive away matches in Raipur, Dharamshala, and Kolkata. They will also take on Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Punjab Kings twice.
Mumbai Indians Full Squad IPL 2026
The franchise management retained their strong core and added key reinforcements during the recent auction. Mumbai Indians have a powerful batting lineup along with an experienced pace attack.
However, their spin department could be an area of concern as the season progresses. The team will need to manage this aspect well to maintain consistency throughout the tournament.
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir
Wicketkeepers: Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Atharva Ankollekar, Mayank Rawat, Corbin Bosch, Will Jacks, Danish Malewar
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Mayank Markande, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Raghu Sharma, Mohammad Izhar, Allah Ghazanfar
Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Captain and Coaching Staff
Hardik Pandya returns to lead the Mumbai Indians after their impressive playoff run last season. He will aim to guide the team to another title with his leadership and all-round performances.
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Head Coach: Mahela Jayawardene
Batting Coach: Kieron Pollard
Bowling Coaches: Paras Mhambrey, Lasith Malinga
Fielding Coach: Carl Hopkinson
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