Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Start their IPL 2026 journey in a home match on 1st April Delhi Capitals (DC) against at Ekana Stadium. With a new-look team, all eyes will be on captain Rishabh Pant to see how he shapes the identity of the team right from the opening match.

This season begins a new chapter for LSG. Under Pant’s leadership, the franchise has made several important changes, strengthening their batting and bowling departments. The pairing of Mitchell Marsh and Mohammed Shami brings experience and variety, while the fast bowling duo of Anrich Nortje and Mayank Yadav add serious firepower. In the spin department, Wanindu Hasaranga provides wicket-taking ability, thereby balancing LSG’s bowling attack. With established names like Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram, the team looks balanced and competitive.

LSG will benefit from strong home support this season, as seven matches are scheduled at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. After their opening match against DC, they Gujarat Titans (GT)will host Rajasthan Royals (RR), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). Playing most of the matches at home provides a great opportunity for LSG to build consistency, especially if they can adapt to the conditions in Lucknow.

LSG will also need to adapt to afternoon conditions in two matches this season. They will travel to Hyderabad to face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 5 and later host GT on April 12, with both matches starting at 3:30 PM IST. Afternoon matches often demand different strategies due to the heat and behavior of the pitch, making preparation important.

With a new captain, a strong squad and a schedule that balances opportunity and challenge, LSG will aim to make a strong statement in IPL 2026. If they can successfully overcome the early away fixtures and take advantage of their home advantage, they have the potential to become serious contenders this season.

Lucknow Super Giants complete IPL 2026 schedule

• April 1 – Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals – Lucknow – 7:30PM IST


• 5 April – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants – Hyderabad – 3:30PM IST


• 9 April – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants – Kolkata – 7:30PM IST


• April 12 – Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans – Lucknow – 3:30 PM IST


• April 15 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants – Bangalore – 7:30PM IST


• April 19 – Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants – New Chandigarh – 7:30PM IST


• 22 April – Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals – Lucknow – 7:30PM IST


• 26 April – Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Lucknow – 7:30PM IST


• May 4 – Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants – Mumbai – 7:30PM IST


• 7 May – Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Lucknow – 7:30PM IST


• 10 May – Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants – Chennai – 3:30PM IST


• 15 May – Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings – Lucknow – 7:30PM IST


• May 19 – Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants – Jaipur – 7:30PM IST


• 23 May – Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings – Lucknow – 7:30PM IST