The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced Phase 2 of the TATA IPL Fan Parks 2026, significantly expanding the initiative to bring the IPL experience closer to millions of fans who cannot attend matches in person. The program will now cover 30 cities across 18 states and one Union Territory, broadening the league’s nationwide reach.
The Fan Parks will run across six weekends, from April 18–19 to May 23–24, offering fans a vibrant, stadium-like atmosphere right in their own cities.
Phase 2 breaks new ground by reaching first-time host cities, Puthuppally, Mangalagiri, Chamba, Mandi, Golaghat, Silchar, and Imphal, ensuring cricket fever spreads well beyond metros.
Each venue for the IPL 2026 Season will offer live match screenings, music, food courts, kids’ play zones, and interactive activities like virtual batting, bowling nets, face painting, and games such as Pitch Perfect and Game of Throws.
Best of all, entry is completely free. Gates open at 1:30 PM on double-header days and 4:00 PM for single-match days, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
IPL Fan Parks 2026 – Phase 2 Schedule
| Week | Dates | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | April 18 & 19 | Bathinda (Punjab), Kota (Rajasthan), Belagavi (Karnataka), Puthuppally (Kerala), Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) |
| Week 5 | April 25 & 26 | Amritsar (Punjab), Bikaner (Rajasthan), Mangalagiri (Andhra Pradesh), Dindigul (Tamil Nadu), Dhanbad (Jharkhand) |
| Week 6 | May 2 & 3 | Chamba (Himachal Pradesh), Surat (Gujarat), Solapur (Maharashtra), Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), Siliguri (West Bengal) |
| Week 7 | May 9 & 10 | Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), Rajkot (Gujarat), Hubballi (Karnataka), Puducherry (Puducherry), Golaghat (Assam) |
| Week 8 | May 16 & 17 | Patiala (Punjab), Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Goa (Goa), Shivamogga (Karnataka), Imphal (Manipur) |
| Week 9 | May 23 & 24 | Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Bhilai (Chhattisgarh), Kolhapur (Maharashtra), Warangal (Telangana), Silchar (Assam) |
Each weekend will feature multiple Fan Parks across North, South, East, and West zones, ensuring wide regional participation and enhanced fan engagement, making IPL 2026 truly India’s biggest cricket celebration.
