The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season will begin with the first round of fixtures between October 11 and 14.
Defending champion Jammu and Kashmir will take on Madhya Pradesh in its opening game in Srinagar, while runner-up Karnataka will take on Andhra in Vijayawada.
Elsewhere, heavyweights Mumbai and Tamil Nadu will take on Chandigarh and Rajasthan respectively, while Jharkhand, which contributed five players to East Zone’s Duleep Trophy-winning side, will begin against Kerala.
When is the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opening round fixtures?
The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opening round fixtures will take place from October 11 to 14. Most matches will begin at 9:30 AM IST, while few games will start at 9:00 AM. The plate group match between Sikkim and Meghalaya will start at 8:15 AM IST.
Where will the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season be streamed live?
The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website and televised live on the Star Sports Network in India.
Published on Oct 10, 2026
