Rajasthan Royals enter IPL 2026 under the captaincy of Riyan Parag, the young Assamese batter who has emerged as one of Indian cricket’s most exciting talents over the past two seasons. The Royals, winners of the inaugural IPL in 2008, have been consistent playoff contenders in recent years and will be looking to go one step further in 2026. RR open their campaign on March 30 against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati, a venue they use as a secondary home ground in the first phase. Here is the complete match-by-match schedule for Rajasthan Royals across the full IPL 2026 league stage.
RR IPL 2026 — Key Details
Captain: Riyan Parag. Home venues: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur and Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati. Total league stage matches: 14. Live streaming: JioHotstar. TV broadcast: Star Sports.
RR Complete IPL 2026 Match Schedule
Match 1: March 30, Monday, 7:30 PM — Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Guwahati. Home match at secondary venue. RR’s season opener.
Match 2: April 4, Saturday, 7:30 PM — Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, Ahmedabad. Away match.
Match 3: April 7, Tuesday, 7:30 PM — Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, Guwahati. Home match at secondary venue.
Match 4: April 10, Friday, 7:30 PM — Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Guwahati. Home match at secondary venue. First phase finale for RR at Guwahati.
Match 5: April 13, Monday, 7:30 PM — Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, Hyderabad. Away match. Phase 2 opener for RR.
Match 6: April 19, Sunday, 3:30 PM — Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata. Away match. Afternoon fixture.
Match 7: April 22, Wednesday, 7:30 PM — Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow. Away match.
Match 8: April 25, Saturday, 7:30 PM — Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Jaipur. Home match at primary venue. First home game at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Match 9: April 28, Tuesday, 7:30 PM — Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, New Chandigarh. Away match.
Match 10: May 1, Friday, 7:30 PM — Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, Jaipur. Home match.
Match 11: May 9, Saturday, 3:30 PM — Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Jaipur. Home match. Afternoon fixture.
Match 12: May 13, Monday, 7:30 PM — Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, Jaipur. Home match.
Match 13: May 17, Sunday, 7:30 PM — Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, Delhi. Away match.
Match 14: May 19, Tuesday, 7:30 PM — Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants, Jaipur. Home match.
Match 15: May 24, Sunday, 3:30 PM — Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai. Away match. Final league stage fixture. Afternoon fixture.
RR Home Matches at a Glance
Rajasthan Royals play their home matches across two venues in IPL 2026. In the first phase, RR use the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati as their home venue for three matches on March 30, April 7, and April 10, bringing IPL cricket to northeastern India and to Riyan Parag’s home state of Assam in a particularly meaningful way given the captain’s roots in the region.
From the second phase onwards, RR shift to their primary home ground at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur for four home fixtures on April 25, May 1, May 9, May 13, and May 19. The iconic Pink City venue with its backdrop of the Aravalli hills and its passionate Rajasthani fanbase creates one of the IPL’s most distinctive home atmospheres. RR have historically been strong performers at Sawai Mansingh, where the pitch conditions and home crowd support have been consistent competitive advantages.
RR Away Fixtures Summary
Rajasthan Royals play six away matches across five different cities. Ahmedabad hosts GT vs RR on April 4. Hyderabad hosts SRH vs RR on April 13, the opening fixture of phase 2. Kolkata hosts KKR vs RR on April 19. Lucknow hosts LSG vs RR on April 22. New Chandigarh hosts PBKS vs RR on April 28. Delhi hosts DC vs RR on May 17. Mumbai hosts MI vs RR on May 24, the final day of the league stage.
Riyan Parag’s Homecoming at Guwahati
The most emotionally resonant element of RR’s schedule is their use of the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati as a home venue in the first phase. Riyan Parag, RR’s captain, was born and raised in Guwahati and played his early cricket in Assam before breaking into the national consciousness through his performances for Rajasthan Royals. Captaining his IPL team at a home venue in his own city, in front of a crowd that watched him grow up, carries a personal and sporting significance that goes beyond the usual home fixture advantage.
The three Guwahati home matches, against CSK on March 30, MI on April 7, and RCB on April 10, give RR a strong first phase opportunity to build momentum at a venue where the crowd will be entirely behind their captain from the first ball. The April 10 fixture against defending champions RCB at Guwahati is particularly significant as a potential early statement match for both franchises.
The Jaipur Phase — Building Toward Playoffs
RR’s transition from Guwahati to Jaipur in the second phase represents a shift from emotional homecoming to playoff-focused performance. The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has been a fortress for RR in recent seasons, and their five home fixtures at Jaipur from April 25 through May 19 cover the most crucial period of the playoff race. How RR perform in this home phase will largely determine whether they advance to the knockout rounds for another consecutive season.
What to Watch For in RR’s Campaign
Rajasthan Royals have been one of the most interesting franchises in recent IPL history, combining astute talent identification with a playing philosophy that emphasises youth, aggression, and fearless cricket. Riyan Parag’s captaincy appointment continues that philosophy, placing faith in a young leader whose batting performances have grown significantly in each successive season. The squad’s balance between experienced performers and emerging talents, deployed from two home venues with very different characteristics, will be one of the most watched team stories of IPL 2026.