In which cities will the IPL knockout matches be held? Two big cities leading the race:

News India Live, Digital Desk: As the excitement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is reaching its peak, the biggest question among cricket fans is where this year’s playoffs and final matches will be played. BCCI has not yet officially announced the venue, but according to sources, two major cities are leading in this race. There is discussion in the cricket circles that this time the board may give priority to some new and grand stadiums to host the knockout matches.

Ahmedabad and Chennai lead the race

According to reports, the world’s largest cricket stadium i.e. Ahmedabad Narendra Modi Stadium may once again get to host the final. In the last few years, Ahmedabad has been BCCI’s favorite center for big matches. At the same time, for the qualifier and eliminator matches, Chennai MA. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) Presenting strong claim. Chennai’s love for cricket and its historical atmosphere make it an ideal choice for the playoffs.

Eyes are also on these two cities

Apart from Ahmedabad and Chennai, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens and Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium Are also on the radar of BCCI. It is believed that if the board divides the playoff matches between two different cities, then Kolkata can be given the host of Qualifier-1 or Eliminator. There may also be good news for the cricket fans of Uttar Pradesh, because Lucknow’s Ikana Stadium It is also said to be included in the list of backup venues due to its modern facilities.

Why is BCCI delaying?

Security arrangements and logistics are believed to be the main reasons behind the delay in announcing the playoff venue. BCCI officials are also watching what the weather conditions will be like at that stage of the tournament. Apart from this, a team of the board is also inspecting the pitches and outfields of different stadiums. It is expected that within the next 10-15 days, BCCI will reveal the complete schedule and venues through an official press release.

What will be special for the fans?

The demand for tickets for the playoff matches of IPL 2026 is already quite high. BCCI is also planning ‘Fan Parks’ and special lighting shows this time to further enhance the fan experience at the stadium. A grand closing ceremony is also being prepared for the final match, in which Bollywood and international artists are likely to participate.