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Venue for IPL final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad
TL;DR
The IPL final on May 31 has been moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad due to local requirements. The Narendra Modi Stadium will host the final, affecting the home advantage for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Key points
- IPL final venue moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad
- Narendra Modi Stadium will host the final
- Bengaluru has won four of five home matches this season
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fans cheer and watch the play during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru, India, Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fans cheer and watch the play during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru, India, Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
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Cheer leaders dance before the Indian Premier League cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad, India, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) NEW DELHI, India (AP) — The venue for Indian Premier League final on May 31 has been switched from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Wednesday. “Owing to certain requirements from the local association and authorities that were beyond the scope of BCCI’s established guidelines and protocols, the venue has been shifted and reassigned,” the BCCI said in a media release. Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the final while qualifier 1 will be staged in Dharamsala on May 26. The eliminator and qualifier 2 will be played at New Chandigarh on May 27 and May 29 respectively. “Owing to certain operational and logistical considerations … playoffs will be conducted across three venues this season as a special case,” the BCCI said. The switch in venue will nullify home advantage for defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, if they reach the final. Bengaluru have already won four of their five home matches, losing only against Delhi Capitals. Bengaluru with 12 points from nine games are currently second in the points table and are favorites to qualify for the playoffs. Punjab Kings lead the league with 13 points in nine games. Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans all have 12 points and are level with Bengaluru. \\_ AP cricket:
Q&A
Why was the IPL final venue changed from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad?
The venue change was due to certain requirements from the local association and authorities that exceeded the BCCI's established guidelines.
Where will the IPL final be held now?
The IPL final will now take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
How does the venue change affect Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
The change nullifies the home advantage for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who have performed well at home this season.
