After a thrilling 70 matches in the IPL 2026 season, the playoff lineup has been confirmed. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad all finished with 18 points each, with only Net Run Rate separating them. Rajasthan Royals secured the final playoff spot after a tense final week of league action. Now, the race for the IPL 2026 trophy features four teams.
The IPL 2026 playoffs schedule includes Qualifier 1 between RCB and GT on May 26, Eliminator between SRH and RR on May 27, Qualifier 2 on May 29, and the IPL 2026 Final on May 31. The venues for these matches range from HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala to the newly built Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, with the final set to take place at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
The playoff format includes Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and Qualifier 2, determining the finalists for the IPL 2026 Final. Viewers can watch the matches on the Star Sports Network and stream live on the JioCinema app and website. The road to the IPL 2026 title promises excitement with four teams, four matches, and one final week of knockout cricket ahead.
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