Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. [Source - AFP]As the IPL is currently in its 19th season after 18 unforgettable editions, conversations around historic venues continue to grow. Among them, the venues which hosted most IPL finals stand out, having repeatedly taken center stage on the tournament’s biggest night.Over the years, the venues which hosted most IPL finals have delivered iconic finishes, electric atmospheres, and unforgettable moments. These cities have not just staged matches, they have defined eras, shaped legacies, and witnessed the rise of champions. With the IPL 2026 final venue now announced, the spotlight once again shifts to these iconic grounds. So, on that note, let’s have a look at the top three cities that have hosted the most IPL finals and continue to define the grandest stage of the tournament.Top Cities Which Have Hosted the Most IPL Finals3. Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Dubai - 2 TimesAt number three on the list of venues which hosted most IPL finals are Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Dubai, each hosting the IPL final twice and earning a place among consistent hosts.Navi Mumbai hosted the inaugural 2008 final and in 2010 at the DY Patil Stadium, while Kolkata’s Eden Gardens staged finals in 2013 and 2015. Bengaluru followed with 2014 and 2016 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium hosted two thrilling finals in 2017 and 2019, while Dubai International Cricket Stadium played a crucial role during COVID-19 pandemic, hosting back-to-back IPL finals in 2020 and 2021 away from India. Also Read: "The Bias Stinks": BCCI Thrashed For IPL 2026 Final In Ahmedabad As RCB Home Rejected 2. Chennai - 3 Times At number two on the list of venues which hosted most IPL finals is Chennai, with the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as Chepauk, hosting the IPL final three times in the IPL history.Chennai first hosted the IPL final back in 2011 when CSK lifted their second IPL title defeating the RCB. It hosted the final again in 2012, where KKR won their maiden IPL trophy in a memorable clash. After a long 12-year gap, the final returned to Chennai in IPL 2024, where KKR clinched their third title under Shreyas Iyer, making Chennai the first city to host three IPL finals and briefly top venues which hosted most IPL finals back then. 1. Ahmedabad - 4 Times At the top of the list of venues which hosted most IPL finals sits Ahmedabad, with Narendra Modi Stadium set to host the IPL 2026 final, becoming the first venue to stage the summit clash four times. Ahmedabad first hosted an IPL final back in 2022 when Gujarat Titans lifted their maiden title in their debut season. In 2023, CSK clinched their fifth title in a thrilling last-over finish against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad's second IPL final.The venue witnessed history again in 2025 as RCB and the legendary Virat Kohli, ended an 18-year wait by winning their maiden IPL title, further cementing Ahmedabad’s place among venues which hosted most IPL finals. Also Read: BCCI Issues Official Statement On Why They Replaced Bengaluru With Ahmedabad For IPL 2026 Final
