IPL 2026: Ahmedabad to Host Final, Eliminator and Qualifier-2 to Take Place in Chandigarh

The big update about the playoff venues of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has come out, which has created a stir among the fans. This time the final of the tournament will be held in Ahmedabad. This time the final of the tournament will be played in Dharamsala. Qualifier-1 will be played in Dharamsala, while the Eliminator and Qualifier-2 will be played in Chandigarh. It is to be noted that according to the rules of the IPL, the final match should have been on the home ground of the defending champion. Bengaluru was at the forefront of this race, but the recent ticket controversy changed the whole equation. If sources are to be believed, due to the sale of tickets and management issues related to it, the BCCI decided to change the venue. That is why now the final will be held in Ahmedabad. An official announcement has been made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Qualifier 1 - 26 May, HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala - Eliminator - 27 May, New Chandigarh - Qualifier 2 - 29 May, Narendra Modi Stadium, Chandigarh - 31 May, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad - Final - Qualifier 1, Dharamsala Stadium, Dharamsala, Dharamsala,