Delhi's biggest domestic T20 spectacle returns on 31 July 2026, and this time it arrives with the swagger of a league that has well and truly arrived. Now in its third season, the tournament packs 44 high-voltage matches into the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium, where India's future internationals will share a dressing room with capped stars and Delhi's most feared club cricketers.
The full list of Delhi Premier League schedule below covers every group-stage clash and knockout tie, with eight power-packed franchises going head-to-head across afternoon and evening double-headers. All the matches will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Defending champions West Delhi Lions begin their title defence under pressure, with seven rivals eyeing the crown and a compressed schedule that leaves no room for a slow start.
To light up the season opener Sukhbir is going to be the special guest as the opening ceremony is set to take place from 5:30 PM IST on 31st July.
Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 Group Stage Schedule
| Match No. | Fixture | Date | Local Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Central Delhi Kings vs Purani Dilli 6 | 31 Jul 2026 | 9:00 PM |
| Match 2 | South Delhi Superstarz vs East Delhi Riders | 1 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 3 | West Delhi Lions vs New Delhi Tigers | 1 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 4 | Outer Delhi Warriors vs Central Delhi Kings | 2 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 5 | East Delhi Riders vs New Delhi Tigers | 2 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 6 | West Delhi Lions vs Purani Dilli 6 | 3 Aug 2026 | 2:00 PM |
| Match 7 | Central Delhi Kings vs North Delhi Strikers | 3 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 8 | New Delhi Tigers vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 4 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 9 | South Delhi Superstarz vs West Delhi Lions | 4 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 10 | Purani Dilli 6 vs Central Delhi Kings | 5 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 11 | East Delhi Riders vs North Delhi Strikers | 5 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 12 | South Delhi Superstarz vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 6 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 13 | New Delhi Tigers vs Purani Dilli 6 | 6 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 14 | East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions | 7 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 15 | Outer Delhi Warriors vs North Delhi Strikers | 7 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 16 | Purani Dilli 6 vs South Delhi Superstarz | 8 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 17 | Central Delhi Kings vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 8 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 18 | North Delhi Strikers vs New Delhi Tigers | 9 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 19 | South Delhi Superstarz vs Central Delhi Kings | 9 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 20 | West Delhi Lions vs East Delhi Riders | 10 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 21 | Purani Dilli 6 vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 10 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 22 | Central Delhi Kings vs New Delhi Tigers | 11 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 23 | West Delhi Lions vs North Delhi Strikers | 11 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 24 | East Delhi Riders vs South Delhi Superstarz | 12 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 25 | Outer Delhi Warriors vs West Delhi Lions | 13 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 26 | North Delhi Strikers vs Purani Dilli 6 | 13 Aug 2026 | 7:30 PM |
| Match 27 | New Delhi Tigers vs South Delhi Superstarz | 15 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 28 | North Delhi Strikers vs Central Delhi Kings | 16 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 29 | Outer Delhi Warriors vs Purani Dilli 6 | 16 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 30 | New Delhi Tigers vs East Delhi Riders | 17 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 31 | West Delhi Lions vs South Delhi Superstarz | 17 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 32 | Purani Dilli 6 vs North Delhi Strikers | 18 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 33 | East Delhi Riders vs Central Delhi Kings | 18 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 34 | North Delhi Strikers vs South Delhi Superstarz | 19 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Match 35 | New Delhi Tigers vs West Delhi Lions | 19 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 36 | Outer Delhi Warriors vs East Delhi Riders | 21 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 37 | Central Delhi Kings vs West Delhi Lions | 22 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 38 | North Delhi Strikers vs Outer Delhi Warriors | 23 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 39 | South Delhi Superstarz vs New Delhi Tigers | 24 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Match 40 | Purani Dilli 6 vs East Delhi Riders | 25 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
Knockout Fixtures
| Round | Fixture | Venue | Date | Local Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | TBD vs TBD | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 26 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM |
| Eliminator | TBD vs TBD | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 26 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Qualifier 2 | TBD vs TBD | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 28 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| Final | TBD vs TBD | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 30 Aug 2026 | 8:00 PM |
Where to Watch Delhi Premier League 2026 Live?
- Broadcaster: Star Sports Network
- Global Streaming: JioHotstar
- Free Stream: JioHotstar (App & Web) / FanCode
Where to Buy Tickets for Delhi Premier League 2026?
The Delhi Premier League has officially announced thumpN as the Ticketing Partner for DPL Season 3. Fans can now secure their tickets through the platform to experience Delhi’s biggest live cricketing spectacle at the stadium.
Check Out: Delhi Premier League 2026 Squads
