IPL 2026 Playoffs: Modi Stadium to Host Final, RCB Defends Title

Brace yourselves, IPL fans! The BCCI has dropped the schedule for the IPL 2026 playoffs, and it’s got everyone buzzing. Starting with Qualifier 1 on May 26 at HPCA Stadium, the top two teams will battle it out for a direct ticket to the final. Expect fireworks as they kick off the knockout phase of this epic tournament!

Next, the Eliminator takes place on May 27 at the New International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh. The stakes are high as the third and fourth-placed teams fight for survival. Then, on May 29, the drama continues with Qualifier 2 at the same venue, where the loser of Qualifier 1 meets the Eliminator victor. It's a thrilling format that rewards the best teams while keeping the tension alive for the rest.

And here’s the kicker: the grand finale, once set for Bengaluru, has now shifted to the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. This venue has become the go-to for high-stakes IPL action, hosting the final for the fourth time in five years. Defending champs RCB will be eager to prove their dominance once again. Can they hold their nerve in front of a massive crowd?

With three venues hosting the playoffs due to operational tweaks, the excitement is palpable. Mark your calendars and get ready for some top-notch cricket!