Are IPL matches scheduled at Jaipur’s SMS Stadium?:Social media says first game on March 31; here is the truth behind the viral claim

A list circulating on social media claims that 34 matches will be played in the first phase of the IPL 2026. According to the list, four of these matches are scheduled at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, with the first match set to take place on March 31. The claim has been widely shared online. However, when the Dainik Bhaskar investigated the viral list, the reality turned out to be different. First, know what the message claimed A list of schedules has been shared on social media. According to this list, 3 claims have been made, including- 1. The first phase of IPL-2026 will start from March 28.
2. A total of 34 matches will be played, which will be held in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Mohali and Jaipur.
3. Four matches will be held at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The list also states that the first match in Jaipur will be between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 31. On April 4, Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants will compete, on April 15, Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, and on April 19, Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. The truth came out in Bhaskar’s Fact Check BCCI has not released the schedule When Dainik Bhaskar investigated this list, several discrepancies came to light. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet released the official schedule for IPL-2026 matches. Therefore, this list going viral on social media is completely fake and misleading. According to Rajiv Khanna, Vice President of Rajasthan Royals, BCCI will release the official schedule for IPL-2026 matches on March 12. He said – such information circulating on social media is merely a rumour. One should not trust them. Ongoing dispute over Jaipur hosting IPL matches For some time now, there has been a dispute regarding the hosting of IPL matches at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The state government also became active on this issue. A letter was written to the BCCI by the Chief Secretary, demanding that Jaipur be given the hosting rights for the matches. Following this, a team of BCCI officials arrived in Jaipur and also inspected the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Since the inspection, it is being hoped that Jaipur might get to host IPL matches this year as well. However, the final decision and official announcement regarding this are still pending.