Multiple outlets report that the International Premier League (IPL) final scheduled in Bengaluru is moved to Ahmedabad for the 2026 edition. The change is attributed to venue-related requirements that are outside the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s established guidelines and protocols. The Hindu reports that an IPL advisory states the reassignment is due to “certain requirements from the local association and authorities” that fall beyond what BCCI’s procedures cover. Other coverage also confirms the final’s relocation to Ahmedabad, aligning on the broad reason as administrative or compliance-related demands rather than a change in the match itself. The Economic Times adds that the shift is discussed in the context of a ticket-related dispute or row, though details are not uniformly described across the provided summaries. Channel NewsAsia and the Winnipeg Free Press likewise state the venue move from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad. Overall, the reporting agrees on the final’s new host city and the role of local association and authority requirements prompting the reassignment.