IPL 2026 Final: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final is scheduled for 31 May 2026 and promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the 19th edition of the tournament. After months of exciting T20 cricket, fans are eagerly anticipating the title clash at one of India’s premier cricket venues.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | IPL 2026 Final |
| Date | 31 May 2026 |
| Day | Sunday |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Defending Champions | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST (tentative) |
| Tournament Duration | 28 March – 31 May 2026 |
| Total Matches | 84 |
| Host Authority | Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) |
| Safety & Crowd Measures | QR-coded tickets, widened entry gates, ramps, holding areas |
| Transport | Bengaluru Metro extended until 1 AM on match days; increased train frequency |
Venue – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, home ground of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), will host the final. The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) received official government clearance on 16 March 2026 after a detailed audit to ensure structural compliance, crowd management, and safety measures.
Key highlights of the venue arrangements:
- Enhanced entry points: Six new gates constructed; existing gates widened
- Crowd management: Digital QR-coded tickets introduced to reduce congestion
- Transport facilities: Bengaluru Metro services extended until 1 AM on match days; increased train frequency for smooth travel
- Parking & access: Traffic control measures implemented along Cubbon Road for uninterrupted vehicle movement
The Chinnaswamy will host five RCB home games, including one playoff match and the final. Other RCB home games will take place at Shaheed Veer Narayan Stadium, Raipur.
IPL 2026 – Tournament Overview
The 2026 season features 10 teams competing in 84 matches, the largest IPL edition to date. The season started on 28 March 2026 with the opening match between RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The playoffs are scheduled to begin on 26 May 2026, culminating in the final on 31 May. Some matches during the league stage are scheduled across multiple venues due to ongoing assembly elections in states like West Bengal, Assam, and Tamil Nadu.
Key Features of IPL 2026 Final
- Defending Champions: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Playoff Venue: Chinnaswamy Stadium hosts one playoff game plus the final
- Ticketing: Sale expected through platforms like BookMyShow; QR-coded tickets for digital access
- Crowd Safety: Expert committee-approved measures; ramps, holding areas, and widened entry gates
IPL 2026 Ticket Prices by Stadium
| Stadium | City | Entry‑Level Price (Approx.) | Premium/VIP Price (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad | ₹400 – ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 – ₹25,000+ |
| Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai | ₹900 – ₹1,200 | ₹20,000 – ₹35,000+ |
| M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | Bengaluru | ₹2,100 – ₹2,500 | ₹25,000 – ₹40,000+ |
| Eden Gardens | Kolkata | ₹400 – ₹600 | ₹20,000 – ₹28,000+ |
| Rajiv Gandhi Stadium | Hyderabad | ₹750 – ₹1,200 | ₹20,000 – ₹30,000+ |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai | ₹500 – ₹900 | ₹8,000 – ₹12,000+ |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi | ₹800 – ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 – ₹18,000+ |
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium | Jaipur | ₹700 – ₹1,000 | ₹15,000 – ₹22,000+ |
| PCA Stadium | Mohali (Mullanpur) | ₹500 – ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 – ₹20,000+ |
| Ekana Stadium | Lucknow | ₹499 – ₹2,000 | ₹10,000 – ₹20,000+ |
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IPL 2026 Full Squad
| Team | Squad Players (Selected Key Names) |
|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | MS Dhoni (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis*, Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton*, Noor Ahmad*, Khaleel Ahmed, Nathan Ellis*, Shreyas Gopal, Prashant Veer*, Kartik Sharma* |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | KL Rahul (c), Nitish Rana, Abishek Porel, Ashutosh Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mitchell Starc*, Tristan Stubbs*, Ben Duckett*, Pathum Nissanka*, Sameer Rizvi, T Natarajan, Tripurana Vijay, Vipraj Nigam |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | Shubman Gill (c), Ishan Kishan, Jos Buttler*, Moeen Ali*, Mohammed Siraj, Prashid Krishna, Rashid Khan*, R Sai Kishore, Washington Sunder, Ishant Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Tim Seifert* |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Rinku Singh, Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil Narine*, Cameron Green*, Matheesha Pathirana*, Finn Allen*, Mustafizur Rahman*, Varun Chakravarthy, Tejasvi Singh, Rahul Tripathi, Daksh Kamra, Sarthak Ranjan |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | KL Rahul (c), Nicholas Pooran*, Aiden Markram*, Matthew Breetzke*, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mayank Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Anrich Nortje*, Wanindu Hasaranga*, Akash Singh, Josh Inglis* |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult*, Mitchell Santner*, Will Jacks*, Corbin Bosch, Ryan Rickelton, Naman Dhir, Raj Angad Bawa, Ashwani Kumar |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Shreyas Iyer (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen*, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Musheer Khan, Cooper Connolly, Yash Thakur |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Yashasvi Jaiswal (c), Riyan Parag, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Liam Livingstone*, Marcus Stoinis*, Sam Curran*, Sandeep Sharma, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Madhwal, Sameer Rizvi |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Virat Kohli (c), Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt*, Tim David*, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood*, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara*, Jacob Bethell*, Swapnil Singh, Romario Shepherd* |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Sai Sudharsan, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Mitchell Marsh*, Mohammad Shami, Kamindu Mendis*, Zeeshan Ansari, Harshel Patel |
Note: Players marked with an asterisk (*) denote overseas players. All squads contain more players beyond the key names listed here; this table highlights core and notable squad members from each franchise.
IPL 2026 match schedule
| Match | Date | Teams | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Match | Mar 28, 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 2nd Match | Mar 29, 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
| 3rd Match | Mar 30, 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM | Barsapara Cricket Stadium |
| 4th Match | Mar 31, 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium |
| 5th Match | Apr 1, 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| 6th Match | Apr 2, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens |
| 7th Match | Apr 3, 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| 8th Match | Apr 4, 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 3:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| 9th Match | Apr 4, 2026 | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| 10th Match | Apr 5, 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | 3:30 PM | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| 11th Match | Apr 5, 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 12th Match | Apr 6, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens |
| 13th Match | Apr 7, 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Barsapara Cricket Stadium |
| 14th Match | Apr 8, 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| 15th Match | Apr 9, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens |
| 16th Match | Apr 10, 2026 | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Barsapara Cricket Stadium |
| 17th Match | Apr 11, 2026 | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3:30 PM | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium |
| 18th Match | Apr 11, 2026 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| 19th Match | Apr 12, 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | 3:30 PM | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| 20th Match | Apr 12, 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
Travel & Tips for Fans
- Public Transport: Metro extended, free travel likely for ticket holders
- Arrival Time: Reach early to avoid crowds; gates open well in advance
- Weather Consideration: Bengaluru evenings in May can be warm; carry light clothing and water
- Digital Ticketing: Ensure mobile QR codes are ready to avoid delays
FAQs
Q1: When does IPL 2026 start and end?
A: The IPL 2026 season starts on 28 March 2026 and concludes with the final on 31 May 2026.
Q2: Where will the IPL 2026 Final be held?
A: The final will be hosted at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Q3: How many teams are participating in IPL 2026?
A: A total of 10 franchises are competing in IPL 2026.
Q4: Are Pakistan players playing in IPL 2026?
A: No, Pakistani players are not participating in IPL 2026 due to BCCI restrictions.
Q5: Who are some of the top overseas players in IPL 2026?
A: Key overseas players include Liam Livingstone (RR), Cameron Green (KKR), Tim David (RCB), Pat Cummins (SRH), and Josh Hazlewood (RCB).
Q6: Who are the captains of IPL 2026 teams?
A: Notable captains include Rohit Sharma (MI), Virat Kohli (RCB), Shubman Gill (GT), Shreyas Iyer (PBKS), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR).
Q7: Where can I check the full IPL 2026 squad lists?
A: Full squads are available on official IPL platforms, sports news sites like ESPNcricinfo, and auction/retention updates.
Q8: How many overseas players can play in an IPL match?
A: As per IPL rules, a maximum of four overseas players are allowed in the playing XI.
Q9: Are all squad players eligible to play in every match?
A: Yes, all registered squad players are eligible, but the playing XI is selected by team management for each match.
Q10: How can I follow updates on player injuries or replacements?
A: Follow official IPL social media channels, team announcements, and sports news websites for real-time updates.
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