IPL Trophy [Source: CREX]The IPL 2026 league stage officially concluded with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals sealing the four playoff spots after a highly competitive season. RCB finished at the top of the table with 18 points and a superior net run rate of 0.783 after winning nine of their 14 league matches. Gujarat Titans also ended with 18 points and secured second place following another dominant campaign led by their balanced batting and bowling unit. Sunrisers Hyderabad grabbed third place with 18 points as their explosive batting lineup powered them through crucial victories late in the season. Rajasthan Royals became the fourth team to qualify after defeating Mumbai Indians in their final league game to finish with 16 points. The playoffs will now shift to Dharamsala, New Chandigarh, and Ahmedabad, where four high-stakes knockout matches will decide the IPL 2026 champion. IPL 2026 Playoffs Full Schedule DateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMatchSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableVenueSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableTime (IST)SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMay 26, 2026SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableQualifier 1 – RCB vs GTSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableHimachal Pradesh Cricket Association StadiumSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table7:30 PMSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMay 27, 2026SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableEliminator – SRH vs RRSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMaharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket StadiumSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table7:30 PMSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMay 29, 2026SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableQualifier 2 – Loser of Q1 vs Winner of EliminatorSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMaharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket StadiumSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table7:30 PMSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMay 31, 2026SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableIPL 2026 Final – Winner of Q1 vs Winner of EliminatorSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableNarendra Modi StadiumSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table7:30 PMSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table IPL 2026 Playoffs VenuesThe IPL 2026 playoffs will be hosted across three venues. Qualifier 1 between RCB and GT will take place at the scenic Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The venue previously hosted several league-stage matches this season and is expected to provide pace and bounce for fast bowlers. The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, will host both the Eliminator and Qualifier 2. Also Read- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Creates Yet Another IPL RecordThe IPL 2026 final will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. The world’s largest cricket stadium is expected to host a packed crowd for the grand finale of the tournament. IPL 2026 Playoffs Match & Toss Timings All four IPL 2026 playoff matches will begin at 7:30 PM IST. The toss for every match is expected to take place at 7:00 PM IST. International viewers can watch the matches from 2:00 PM GMT onwards. The evening scheduling has been maintained to maximise prime-time television viewership and provide ideal playing conditions under lights during the knockout stage. IPL 2026 Playoffs Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Fans across the world will be able to watch the IPL 2026 playoffs through television broadcasters and digital streaming platforms. Where To Watch IPL 2026 Playoffs In India?In India, the IPL 2026 playoff matches will be broadcast live on the Star Sports television network. Online streaming will be available through the JioHotstar app and website for OTT viewers. Where To Watch IPL 2026 Playoffs Outside India?Cricket fans outside India can follow the IPL 2026 playoffs through multiple regional broadcasters and streaming services. USA & Canada: Willow TV and Sling TV UK & Ireland: Sky Sports and Sky Go Australia: Kayo Sports and Fox Cricket Middle East & North Africa: CricLife via eLife and StarzPlay Europe, Southeast Asia & Global Regions: YuppTV With four strong teams entering the knockout stage, the IPL 2026 playoffs are expected to deliver high-intensity cricket, packed stadiums, and another dramatic finish to the season.Also Read- Rohit Sharma Claims Unwanted Record! IPL Players With Most Ducks
