Who is playing in the IPL this week, April 3-9? How to watch on DAZN

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is by far the biggest T20 tournament in cricket and the 16th season continues this week with a full roster of matches

This competition is unlike any other around and attracts the best and brightest in the sport who will battle for a place in May's final set piece.

The current champions are the Gujarat Titans who managed to win the iconic trophy in their debut campaign and will have their sights set on securing back-to-back titles.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of this week's IPL.

IPL 2023 matchweek 2 schedule: Date, start time

• April 3: Chenna Super Kings vs. Lucknow Super Giants 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
• April 4: Delhi Captials vs. Gujarat Titans 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
• April 5: Rajasthan Royals vs. Punjab Kings 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
• April 6: Kolkata Knight RIders vs. Royal CHallengers 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
• April 7: Lucknow Super GIants vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
• April 8: Rajasthan Royals vs. Delhi Capitals 15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
• April 8: Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
• April 9: Gujarat TItans vs. Kolkata Knight Riders 15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
• April 9: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Punjab Kings 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT

The opening game for this week's IPL is scheduled for Monday, April 3 and will see Chenna Super Kings take on Lucknow Super Giants. The match is set to get underway at 2 p.m. BST. 

IPL 2023 tournament schedule

Starting on March 31, all 10 teams play each other home and away with the final game set for May 21 when Royal Challengers Bangalore face the Gujarat Titans.

The top four teams will then battle it out for place in the final, the full schedule for the knockout stage can be found below. 

IPL 2023 road to the final 

• Qualifier 1: First place vs. second place
• Eliminator: Third place vs. fourth place
• Qualifier 2: Loser of Q1 vs. Eliminator winner

Dates for the above matches are yet to be confirmed, but the final will take place on Sunday, May 28. 

Can I watch the IPL on DAZN?

The opening game and the rest of this year's tournament will stream live on DAZN in the UK and Ireland. You can sign up for a subscription here.

What devices are supported on DAZN?

DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices: