The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially announced the playoff schedule and venues for Indian Premier League, and fans are already excited for the biggest matches of the season.
As per the announced schedule, Qualifier 1 will be played on May 26 in Dharamshala. The Eliminator on May 27 and Qualifier 2 on May 29 will both take place at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The grand IPL 2026 final is scheduled for May 31 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The playoff race has now become even more intense, with teams like Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, and Rajasthan Royals fighting hard to secure a spot in the top four.This season has already given fans plenty of thrilling finishes, big performances, and high-pressure moments. With only a few league matches remaining, every game now feels like a knockout clash.
The announcement of the playoffs venues has added even more excitement among cricket fans, especially with the final set to be played at the world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.Now, all eyes are on the points table as teams prepare for the final push towards the IPL 2026 playoffs.
