Following a runner-up finish last season, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) head into 2026 under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. The PBKS IPL 2026 schedule for Phase 1 highlights their relocation to the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur for their home fixtures, starting with a clash against Gujarat.
Winning at the New PCA Stadium
PBKS has two critical home games in Mullanpur during this opening phase. With a pitch designed to offer more bounce than the old Mohali track, the Kings’ pace battery, led by Arshdeep Singh, will be central to their strategy. Fans are already looking for PBKS vs SRH tickets for the April 11 afternoon clash.
The Southern & Eastern Away Tests
The team will travel to Chennai and Kolkata for high-pressure away games. These fixtures represent the ultimate “litmus test” for PBKS’s middle-order against world-class spin. Securing points on the road in Phase 1 will be the key to their IPL 2026 points table aspirations.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Phase 1 Schedule 2026
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (IST) |
| March 31 | Gujarat Titans | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| April 3 | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| April 11 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mullanpur | 3:30 PM |