The IPL 2026 playoffs will take place in Dharamshala, New Chandigarh, and Ahmedabad, with the final scheduled for May 31 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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The BCCI confirmed the IPL 2026 playoff schedule on Wednesday, revealing that this season's knockout stage will be distributed across three cities rather than the usual two.
It is a departure described by the board as a special case arising from operational considerations. The final is set for May 31, and Ahmedabad will be hosting the title match for the fourth time overall, having previously done so in 2022, 2023 and 2025.
The first qualifier, which gives the top two teams in the standings a direct route to the final, will be held on May 26 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
The action then moves to the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, which takes on a double hosting responsibility. The eliminator between the third and fourth-placed sides takes place on May 27, and the same ground stages Qualifier 2 on May 29, where the Qualifier 1 loser and the eliminator winner battle for the second final berth.
Qualifier 1 will be held on May 26. The venue will be HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
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The IPL 2026 playoffs will be held in Dharamshala, New Chandigarh, and Ahmedabad.
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The Eliminator will be held on May 27. The venue will be Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
Qualifier 2, contested between the winners of the Eliminator and the losers of Qualifier 1, will be held on May 29. The venue will be Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
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| Match | Date | Venue | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | May 26, 2026 | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala | 1st place vs 2nd place |
| Eliminator | May 27, 2026 | New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh | 3rd place vs 4th place |
| Qualifier 2 | May 29, 2026 | New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh | Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator |
| Final | May 31, 2026 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2 |
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