The BCCI officially announced the TATA IPL 2026 Playoffs schedule on Wednesday, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad set to host the Grand Finale on May 31.
Following 70 league-stage matches, the tournament now enters its decisive phase. Qualifier 1 will be played on May 26 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, with a direct berth in the Final at stake.
TATA IPL 2026 Playoffs Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | May 26, 2026 | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala |
| Eliminator | May 27, 2026 | New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Qualifier 2 | May 29, 2026 | New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Final | May 31, 2026 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
New Chandigarh’s New International Cricket Stadium will host both the Eliminator on May 27 and Qualifier 2 on May 29. The season then culminates at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the world’s largest cricket stadium.
Bengaluru was originally designated to host the Final, but was replaced after local association requirements fell outside BCCI’s established guidelines and protocols
