The IPL 2026 league phase concluded with Kolkata Knight Riders suffering a 40-run defeat against Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens on May 24. The final four teams confirmed for the playoffs are Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals.
Rajasthan Royals secured the final spot with 16 points, edging out Punjab Kings by one point. The playoffs will kick off on May 26 with Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. The winner will proceed directly to the final.
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals will face off in the Eliminator on May 27 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The victor will advance to Qualifier 2 against the loser of Qualifier 1, with the loser being eliminated. Qualifier 2 is scheduled for May 29 in New Chandigarh.
The grand finale is set to take place on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The IPL 2026 Playoffs schedule is as follows:
– Qualifier 1: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans on May 26 at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
– Eliminator: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals on May 27 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
– Qualifier 2: Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator on May 29 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
– Final: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 on May 31 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The article was published on May 24, 2026.
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