A total of 10 teams will compete in IPL 2026. These include:

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Punjab Kings

Delhi Capitals

Chennai Super Kings

Rajasthan Royals

Mumbai Indians

Gujarat Titans

Lucknow Super Giants

Kolkata Knight Riders

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Captains for IPL 2026 teams

Royal Challengers Bangalore - Rajat Patidar

Punjab Kings - Shreyas Iyer

Delhi Capitals - Axar Patel

Chennai Super Kings - Ruturaj Gaikwad

Rajasthan Royals - Riyan Parag

Mumbai Indians - Hardik Pandya

Gujarat Titans - Shubman Gill

Lucknow Super Giants - Rishabh Pant

Kolkata Knight Riders - Ajinkya Rahane

Sunrisers Hyderabad - Pat Cummins

IPL winners over the years

IPL began in 2008, when Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural title. Since then, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have emerged as the most successful teams, winning the trophy five times each. Kolkata Knight Riders follow with three titles.

In the most recent edition (2025), Royal Challengers Bangalore lifted their maiden IPL trophy after defeating Punjab Kings in the final in Ahmedabad.

With the schedule announcement expected soon, excitement for IPL 2026 is only set to grow among cricket fans worldwide

With the schedule announcement expected soon, excitement for IPL 2026 is only set to grow among cricket fans worldwide