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
RCB vs GT RCB dominated the Qualifier and defeated Gujarat Titans by 92 runs, and it was the day for Bengaluru's skipper who unleashed carnage with 93 off 33 taking team's total to 254 runs. Gujarat Titan's lost chasing momentum, losing 5 wickets in powerplay and they never recovered. RCB bowled out them for 162 runs and reached their back-to-back finals in a row.
- Qualifier 1: RCB vs GT
- Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
- Result: RCB won by 92 runs
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: QUALIFIER 2
Gujarat Titans reached the Qualifier 2 as they were defeated by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 by RCB and will face the winner of Eliminator on 29th may to secure the place for final against RCB on 31st May.
- Qualifier 2: GT vs TBD
- Date: 29th May, Friday
- Venue: Mullanpur Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
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 | GT vs TBD | New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh | May 29 |
| Final | RCB vs TBD | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | May 31 |
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