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IPL 2026 Fan Parks Phase 2 Hits 30 Cities Across India for Six Weekends

The BCCI has unveiled Phase 2 of the IPL 2026 Fan Parks initiative, targeting 30 cities across 18 states and one Union Territory. The events will run over six weekends from mid-April to late May, bringing the IPL experience to new regions like Puthuppally and Imphal. Each Fan Park will offer live match screenings alongside entertainment, food, and interactive cricket-themed activities. The schedule is structured to ensure broad regional participation across North, South, East, and West zones every weekend.

Key Points: IPL 2026 Fan Parks Phase 2: 30 Cities, 18 States, 1 UT

  • Phase 2 across 30 cities
  • 18 states & 1 Union Territory
  • Runs for six weekends from April 18
  • Features live screenings & interactive fan zones
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IPL 2026: BCCI reveals phase 2 of Fan Parks in 30 cities across 18 states & 1 UT

BCCI announces Phase 2 of IPL 2026 Fan Parks across 30 cities in 18 states & 1 UT for six weekends, featuring live screenings & interactive games.

"Each Fan Park will continue to feature live match screenings, along with a host of engaging on-ground experiences - BCCI"

Mumbai, April 9

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced Phase 2 of the IPL Fan Parks 2026, aimed at delivering the exciting IPL experience to 30 cities across 18 states and 1 Union Territory, thereby broadening the league's nationwide reach.

The Fan Parks will take place across six weekends, from April 18-19 to May 23-24, providing fans in various regions with an opportunity to experience the IPL in a vibrant, community-oriented environment.

Several cities such as Puthuppally (Kerala), Mangalagiri (Andhra Pradesh), Chamba and Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), Golaghat and Silchar (Assam), and Imphal (Manipur) will host the IPL Fan Parks for the first time, expanding the initiative to new regions and audiences.

Every weekend, multiple Fan Parks will be held in the North, South, East, and West zones to promote broad regional participation and boost fan engagement.

"Each Fan Park will continue to feature live match screenings, along with a host of engaging on-ground experiences including music, entertainment, food courts, kids' play zones, and interactive activities such as virtual batting zones, bowling nets, face painting, and fan-favourite games like Pitch Perfect (a game of balance), Game of Throws (test your aim) and Don't Miss the Ball (a fast-paced quick reflex challenge)," the BCCI said in a statement.

The Fan Parks will be held across the following weekends:

Week 4: April 18 & 19

Bathinda, Punjab

Kota, Rajasthan

Belagavi, Karnataka

Puthuppally, Kerala

Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

Week 5: April 25 & 26

Amritsar, Punjab

Bikaner, Rajasthan

Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh

Dindigul, Tamil Nadu

Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Week 6: May 2 & 3

Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

Surat, Gujarat

Solapur, Maharashtra

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Siliguri, West Bengal

Week 7: May 9 & 10

Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

Rajkot, Gujarat

Hubballi, Karnataka

Puducherry, Puducherry

Golaghat, Assam

Week 8: May 16 & 17

Patiala, Punjab

Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Goa, Goa

Shivamogga, Karnataka

Imphal, Manipur

Week 9: May 23 & 24

Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Bhillai, Chhattisgarh

Kolhapur, Maharashtra

Warangal, Telangana

Silchar, Assam

- IANS

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Sarah B
This is a fantastic initiative to bring communities together. The activities for kids are a great touch. Hope the food courts have good hygiene standards, that's always a concern at large public events.
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Ananya R
So happy to see Puthuppally here! Usually, all the big events are in Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram. Bringing it to smaller towns is the real spirit of 'India ka tyohaar'. Well done, BCCI!
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Vikram M
Great to see the expansion, but I have a small critique. The schedule is packed on weekends only. What about working professionals or students who have exams during this time? Maybe some weekday evening screenings could be considered?
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Karthik V
Surat and Rajkot getting it again, but what about Vadodara? We are a major cricket-loving city in Gujarat too. Hopefully in Phase 3! The virtual batting zones sound amazing though.
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David E
Impressive geographical spread. Covering 18 states and a UT shows a real commitment to taking the game beyond the traditional metros. The community angle is smart for long-term fan building.

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