Schedule for IPL 2026 playoffs announced, Ahmedabad to host final instead of Bengaluru

The BCCI today announced the schedule for IPL 2026 playoffs. Qualifier 1 will be played in Dharamshala on May 26, while New Chandigarh will host the Eliminator on May 27 and Qualifier 2 on May 29. Ahmedabad will host the final on May 31 instead of Bengaluru, breaking the convention of defending champions hosting IPL final at their home ground.