All IPL Final Venues (From 2008-2026)

Narendra Modi Stadium (Source: AFP)

The ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League is fast approaching its business end, with all 10 teams battling it hard to confirm a spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs. It is worth noting that the long tradition of defending champions hosting the IPL final has been broken.

That being said, in a significant development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday, May 6, confirmed the venue for the much-awaited IPL 2026 final, along with the detailed fixture for the playoffs.

In the announcement, the BCCI announced the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as the venue for the trophy clash.

Notably, since its inception in 2020, Narendra Modi Stadium, with a total seating capacity of 132,000, has already hosted three IPL finals, and adding the 2026 edition would take the tally to four.

That being said, explore the complete list of IPL Final venues over the years from 2008 to 2026.

IPL Final venues (2008-2026)

Season	Winner	Runner-up	Venue
2008	Rajasthan Royals	Chennai Super Kings	DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
2009	Deccan Chargers	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
2010	Chennai Super Kings	Mumbai Indians	DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
2011	Chennai Super Kings	Royal Challengers Bangalore	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
2012	Kolkata Knight Riders	Chennai Super Kings	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
2013	Mumbai Indians	Chennai Super Kings	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2014	Kolkata Knight Riders	Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings)	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
2015	Mumbai Indians	Chennai Super Kings	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2016	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Royal Challengers Bangalore	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
2017	Mumbai Indians	Rising Pune Supergiant	Rajiv Gandhi Int. Stadium, Hyderabad
2018	Chennai Super Kings	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
2019	Mumbai Indians	Chennai Super Kings	Rajiv Gandhi Int. Stadium, Hyderabad
2020	Mumbai Indians	Delhi Capitals	Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
2021	Chennai Super Kings	Kolkata Knight Riders	Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
2022	Gujarat Titans	Rajasthan Royals	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
2023	Chennai Super Kings	Gujarat Titans	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
2024	Kolkata Knight Riders	Sunrisers Hyderabad	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
2025	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Punjab Kings	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
2026	TBD (May 31)	TBD (May 31)	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Which city hosted the first-ever IPL final in 2008?

The first-ever IPL final in 2008 was hosted in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. The match was played at the DY Patil Stadium in Nerul, Navi Mumbai.

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According to the former BCCI president, Sharad Pawar, the major event was originally set to be hosted at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, but had to be shifted out because the capacity of the DY Patil Stadium is much higher.

Moreover, the trophy clash in 2008 was played between the Shane Warne-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) and MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK), with RR clinching the trophy.

Which venue has hosted the most IPL finals?

Chepauk has a special place in IPL, not only for the electric Chennai crowd but also for the many iconic moments it has witnessed, including CSK's 2011 title win at home.

Eden Gardens, on the other hand, has hosted two finals in 2013 and 2015, and Mumbai Indians emerged victorious on both occasions.

However, Ahmedabad’s fast-rising cricket is matching its legacy in just a few years. The BCCI has frequently hosted IPL finals in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium because its massive seating capacity of 132,000 maximises revenue, crowd attendance, and the atmosphere for premier matches.

The Ahmedabad stadium has hosted three IPL finals and is set to host the fourth on May 31, 2026, making it the venue that has hosted the most IPL finals.

With that in mind, here’s a look at every venue that has hosted the IPL final, from the traditional homes of Indian cricket to the makeshift hubs created during COVID seasons.