The BCCI has announced the schedule and venues for the IPL 2026 playoffs. The tournament’s final is set for May 31 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It is the second time in three seasons that the final is held at the venue, and the stadium previously hosted the IPL final in 2023. The playoffs begin on May 26, with Qualifier 1 to be played at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala (also reported as Dharamsala/Mullanpur region depending on the outlet). The Eliminator and Qualifier 2 are scheduled for New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on May 27 and May 29, respectively. In addition to the overall playoff dates, one report notes that matches are planned in Mullanpur and Dharamsala for the playoff phase. The announcements come as the league-stage race for the top four places intensifies, with Punjab Kings currently leading the points table and multiple teams reported as tied on 12 points going into the closing phase.
IPL 2026 playoffs scheduled with final in Ahmedabad on May 31
The BCCI has announced the schedule and venues for the IPL 2026 playoffs. The tournament’s final is set for May 31 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It is the second time in three seasons that th...
- The IPL 2026 final is scheduled for May 31 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
- Qualifier 1 takes place on May 26 at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala.
- The Eliminator is scheduled for May 27, and Qualifier 2 for May 29, at New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.
- The final is described as being held in Ahmedabad for the second time in three seasons, including in 2023.
- The playoff announcement follows an ongoing competition for the top four positions in the league stage.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the IPL playoffs, with the final set to be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the second time in three seasons.IPL 2026 Playoffs Schedule: Full Match Dates & FixturesQualifier 1 will be played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on May 26, while the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 will both take place at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on May 27 and May 29 respectively.Also Read: IPL 2026 points table: Chennai keep playoffs hopes alive by beating Delhi; KL Rahul clinches Orange capNarendra Modi Stadium to Host IPL 2026 FinalThe tournament summit clash will be staged on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the world’s largest cricket venue, which also hosted the IPL final in 2023.The playoffs schedule comes as the race for the top four spots intensifies heading into the closing phase of the league stage.Currently, at the top of the table, Punjab Kings lead the standings with 13 points, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans are all locked on 12 points, setting up a tightly contested playoff race.
3 months agoThe 2026 Indian Premier League final is scheduled for May 31 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, deviating from the tradition of hosting it at the reigning champions' home ground. Playoffs are slated for May 26, 27, and 29, with matches to be held in Mullanpur and Dharamsala.
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