New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoff line-up is now finalized, with the four qualified teams officially confirmed. After Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and Gujarat Titans (GT) secured their playoff berths early, the race for the fourth and final spot came down to the wire. Rajasthan Royals (RR) eventually clinched the spot by defeating Mumbai Indians in their crucial league-stage encounter.
IPL 2026 Playoff Schedule
With the playoff teams now confirmed, here is the complete schedule, venues, and match timings for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
Qualifier 1: RCB vs GT
Qualifier 1 will be contested between the top two teams on the IPL 2026 points table. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Gujarat Titans on May 26 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. The winner of this match will directly qualify for the IPL 2026 final, while the losing team will get another opportunity in Qualifier 2.
- Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans
- Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
Eliminator: SRH vs RR
The Eliminator will feature Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals. The losing side will be eliminated from the tournament, while the winner advances to Qualifier 2. This match will take place on May 27 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals
- Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
Qualifier 2
Qualifier 2 will be played between the winner of the Eliminator and the loser of Qualifier 1. The winner of this match will secure a place in the final. The match is scheduled for May 29 at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.
- Match: TBD vs TBD
- Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Venue: New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
Final
The IPL 2026 final will be held on May 31 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the two best teams will battle for the championship.
- Match: TBD vs TBD
- Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
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