The IPL 2026 will kick-off as Royal Challengers Bengaluru takes on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the season opener on March 28 at 10 a.m. ET. The continues through May 31 at venues across India and includes 10 teams competing in 84 matches for T20 championship glory.
U.S. viewers can watch IPL 2026 exclusively on the Willow TV channel or through Fubo, Willow app, and Sling TV to overcome time zone barriers for 7:30 p.m. IST match start.Â
Watch RCB’s Captain Virat Kohli with this team fight against SRH Captain Pat Cummins’ team and other stars score boundary forays to get live highlights action from home.
IPL 2026: How to Watch Indian Premier League Live in the U.S.?
American sports enthusiasts can view every six and wicket for the whole IPL Schedule through Willow TV, the official broadcaster of IPL in the US and Canada.Â
Willow provides live cricket action with expert commentary. Streaming options are available on Fubo (from $45.99/month), Willow TV app, and Desi plans on Sling TV (from $10).Â
Cable operators like Dish, Spectrum, and Xfinity also offer Willow TV. Double-headers are on at 6 a.m. ET, making it a weekend treat.
When RCB vs SRH IPL Match Starts?
The IPL 2026 season begins on March 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India.Â
RCB will host SRH on the IPL Opening Day 2026 10:00 am ET to start the season with a bang. Kohli’s RCB is the reigning champion of the IPL 2025 last season, while SRH has explosive hitters.Â
The high-scoring thriller under the lights will kick off the T20 season. Willow TV will air it live in the United States with no blackouts.
IPL 2026 U.S. Schedule Highlights
Some of the early encounters include CSK against PBKS on April 3 at 10 a.m. ET from Chennai, and double headers such as DC against MI and GT against RR on April 4 at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. ET respectively. The playoff stage culminates in the final matches in late May. Willow TV makes sure that no match is ever missed, with replays for those with hectic schedules.
First Published: Mar 28, 2026, 12:15 IST


















