IPL 2026 Playoff Schedule: Qualifier 1 & 2, eliminator fixtures, match dates, venues and qualified teams details

IPL 2026 playoffs Full Schedule: The Indian Premier League 2026 playoffs are set to begin. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals have qualified. Qualifier 1 features Royal Challengers Bengaluru agai...

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IPL 2026 Playoff Schedule and Venue Updates
After all the league matches completed, now four teams have been qualified to play the crucial matches starting tomorrow. The four team who have been officially qualified are Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2026 Playoff Schedule Announced

Qualifier 1 of Indian Premier League will feature the top two teams from the IPL 2026 points table. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face Gujarat Titans on May 26 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.

IPL 2026 Playoff Schedule Announced

Qualifier 1: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans

Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
Date: May 26, 2026

Eliminator: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals
Venue: New International Cricket Stadium
Date: May 27, 2026
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Qualifier 2: TBD vs TBD
Venue: New International Cricket Stadium
Date: May 29, 2026

Final: TBD vs TBD
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium
Date: May 31, 2026
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IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 Date, Time and Venue

  • Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
  • Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
The winning side will secure a direct spot in the IPL 2026 final, while the losing team will still have another opportunity to reach the title clash through Qualifier 2.

IPL 2026 Eliminator and Qualifier 2 Match Details

The Eliminator match of Indian Premier League will see Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Rajasthan Royals, with the losing side being eliminated from the tournament.
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  • Eliminator: SRH vs RR
  • Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
  • Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
The team that wins the Eliminator will advance to Qualifier 2, where they will face the losing side of Qualifier 1 for a spot in the IPL 2026 final.

IPL 2026 Final Match Date and Stadium Updates

The IPL final will be played on 31st May, 2026. The venue for the IPL match is Narendra Modi Stadium.

IPL 2026 Playoff Teams and Points Table Scenario

PositionTeamStatusMatchesWonLostPointsNRR
1Royal Challengers BengaluruQualified149518+0.783
2Gujarat TitansQualified149518+0.695
3Sunrisers HyderabadQualified149518+0.524
4Rajasthan RoyalsQualified148616+0.189
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