IPL 2026 – On What Date Will the IPL Final Match Be Played? Schedule Released

New Delhi: As the Indian Premier League season progresses, the excitement surrounding it is intensifying manifold. Fans have their eyes glued to every match. From the stadiums to social media and television screens, fans are thoroughly enjoying the matches. Currently, only the league-stage matches are being played; the BCCI had previously released the schedule specifically for these league fixtures.

All fans were eagerly awaiting news regarding where the upcoming knockout matches would be held. Now, the schedule for the Qualifiers, Eliminator, and the Final match has also been released. This schedule, issued by the BCCI, has sparked visible excitement on the faces of fans.

When Will the Final League-Stage Match Be Played?

So far, 48 matches have been played in the 19th season of the IPL. Today, the 49th match is scheduled to be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings. The final match of the league stage for this season is scheduled for May 24, 2026. This day falls on a Sunday, and two matches are scheduled to take place. The first match of the day will be played between the Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals.

Fans can head to Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium to enjoy this match. The second match, between KKR and Delhi Capitals, is scheduled to be held at Eden Gardens Stadium. Following this, the league stage will conclude completely. Six out of the ten teams will be eliminated, leaving only four teams remaining in the race for the title.

Where Will the IPL Final Be Held?

Did you know that this season features two Qualifiers, one Eliminator, followed by the ultimate battle for the title? The dates for these matches have now been officially announced. It was widely anticipated that the IPL final would take place on Sunday, May 31—a prediction that has now been officially confirmed.

It is on this day that we will discover which team emerges as the champion this season. Meanwhile, reports have surfaced indicating that the IPL final will *not* be played at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium. Instead, the privilege of hosting the final match has been awarded to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Where Will the Playoff Matches Be Played?

For your information, the IPL final match is scheduled to be played in Ahmedabad. It is also important to know where the remaining three matches will be held. This year’s first Qualifier is scheduled to be played at the Dharamshala Stadium. Additionally, the second Qualifier and the Eliminator match will take place in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. It has been reported that, due to certain political reasons, Bengaluru has not been allotted the hosting rights for any of the playoff matches.

Check out the IPL Playoff Schedule

Qualifier 1: May 26
Eliminator: May 27
Qualifier 2: May 29
Final: May 31