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This countdown follows Punjab Kings into IPL 2027, with home matches split between Mullanpur and Dharamsala and travel through the league phase from 14 March to the playoff window in late May. It tracks the franchise's run through the 20th IPL season.
Punjab Kings, originally Kings XI Punjab from 2008 until the 2021 rebrand, are one of the original eight IPL franchises and have been a consistent fixture in the league since its launch. The franchise is owned by a consortium that includes actor Preity Zinta, businessman Ness Wadia, Mohit Burman and Karan Paul. Home games are now primarily staged at the new Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium at Mullanpur near Mohali, with selected matches at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala — one of the most distinctive venues in world cricket because of its altitude and Himalayan backdrop.
Punjab Kings reached the IPL final in 2014, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders, but have not yet won the trophy. The franchise has often shaped IPL auction headlines because of high-spend bidding strategy and willingness to back young Indian batters early. Squad construction has historically blended power-hitting at the top, overseas pace and a developing spin core.
The franchise's commercial profile sits in the league's middle tier, with significant fan engagement in north India and the Punjabi diaspora abroad. Captaincy has rotated through several phases, and recent seasons have continued to refine the leadership group.
The 2027 calendar gives Punjab Kings a mix of fixtures at Mullanpur and Dharamsala alongside travel days that traditionally test squad depth. Conditions at Mullanpur tend to favour batting after a settled phase, while Dharamsala plays differently because of altitude and outfield speed.
IPL 2027 caps a media-rights cycle and lands in the league's 20th-anniversary edition. Punjab Kings' continued search for a maiden title remains a long-running storyline, and the franchise enters the season after recent auction cycles that reshaped the squad. The 2027 campaign also tests the new Mullanpur venue's emerging identity as a home fortress.
Track the IPL 2027 Season, the season opener and the IPL 2027 Final.
Where do Punjab Kings play home games? The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium at Mullanpur, with selected fixtures at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.
Have Punjab Kings won an IPL title? No. The franchise reached the final in 2014 but has not yet lifted the trophy.
Who owns Punjab Kings? A consortium including Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia, Mohit Burman and Karan Paul.
When did Kings XI Punjab become Punjab Kings? The franchise rebranded ahead of the 2021 IPL season.
How can I watch Punjab Kings matches? Expected broadcasters include Star Sports on television and JioCinema for streaming in India.
Tracked events
CSK vs MI — IPL 2027 (League)
MI vs CSK — IPL 2027 (League)
CSK vs DC — IPL 2027 (League)
DC vs CSK — IPL 2027 (League)
CSK vs SRH — IPL 2027 (League)
SRH vs CSK — IPL 2027 (League)
CSK vs GT — IPL 2027 (League)
GT vs CSK — IPL 2027 (League)
CSK vs LSG — IPL 2027 (League)
