NEW DELHI: The IPL 2026 playoff line-up is now complete with the four qualified teams officially confirmed.After Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans sealed their playoff spots, the race for the fourth and final berth went down to the wire. Rajasthan Royals eventually clinched the spot after defeating Mumbai Indians in their final league-stage clash. With the playoff teams finalised, here is the complete schedule, venues and match timings for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
IPL 2026: QUALIFIER 1
Qualifier 1 will be played between the top two teams in the IPL 2026 points table.Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 on May 26 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
- Qualifier 1: RCB vs GT
- Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
The winner of the match will directly qualify for the IPL 2026 final, while the losing team will get another chance in Qualifier 2.
IPL 2026 ELIMINATOR
The Eliminator will feature Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, with the losing side getting knocked out of the tournament.
- Eliminator: SRH vs RR
- Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
The winner of the Eliminator will progress to Qualifier 2 and face the loser of Qualifier 1 for a place in the final.
IPL 2026: Playoff full schedule
| Match | Teams | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala | May 26 |
| Eliminator | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh | May 27 |
| Qualifier 2 | TBD vs TBD | New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh | May 29 |
| Final | TBD vs TBD | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | May 31 |