In a major update, the playoff venues have reportedly been finalized ahead of the knockout stage of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026). The big surprise is that the final of IPL 2026 will now be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
key points
- The IPL 2026 final is reportedly set to be shifted to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
- Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has reportedly lost the hosting rights due to the ongoing MLA ticket controversy.
- Qualifier 1 is expected to be held in Dharamshala.
- Mullanpur is likely to host both the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 matches.
IPL 2026 final shifted to Narendra Modi Stadium
While Ahmedabad has been finalized for the title clash, Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has been left out of the race due to a ticket dispute, reports a Jagran News journalist.
This means that defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will not be able to play the IPL 2026 final on their home ground despite qualifying.
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After the ticket controversy involving MLAs, it has been decided to move the final away from Bengaluru.
As per the latest plan, Qualifier 1 will be held in Dharamshala, while both the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 matches are scheduled to be played at Mullanpur, the home ground of Punjab Kings (PBSK).
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