IPL 2026: Tickets for playoffs matches will be on sale from May 20, announces BCCI
New Delhi, May 18
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday announced that tickets for the Indian Premier League 2026 playoffs will go on sale from May 20, with District by Zomato appointed as the official ticketing agency for the knockout phase.
As of now, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have sealed their playoff spot with a 23-run win over Punjab Kings. The three remaining spots will be decided between Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals.
The tickets can be purchased via the official IPL website and the District by Zomato platform. The BCCI said the staggered schedule of ticket sales was designed to ensure smooth access for fans and to reward RuPay cardholders with early booking privileges.
RuPay Credit Card holders will enjoy an exclusive 24‑hour priority access window starting on May 20 to secure tickets for Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, scheduled at Dharamshala's HPCA Stadium on May 26 and the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh on May 27, respectively.
For Qualifier 2 and the Final, the priority window will open on May 22. Qualifier 2 will be played on May 29 in New Chandigarh, while the final will take place on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad - the world's largest cricket stadium set to host back-to-back IPL finals.
Following the priority period, Phase 1 non‑exclusive ticket sales will commence a day later. Tickets for Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be available to the general public from May 21, while sales for Qualifier 2 and the Final matches will begin on May 23.
This year's playoffs format offers a greater edge to the winner of Qualifier 1, with both finalists required to travel to a new venue in Ahmedabad for the summit clash. Traditionally, Qualifier 2 is staged at the same ground as the final, but for IPL 2026, the side advancing from Qualifier 2, like the Qualifier 1 winner, will also have to adjust to fresh conditions at a different venue.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Will be interesting to see how the different venue for Qualifier 2 and Final works. Adaptability becomes key! I'm already planning to travel to Ahmedabad for the final, hoping RCB makes it. ❤️
RuPay priority is fine but why only 24 hours? At least 48 hours would be better. District by Zomato - hope their servers can handle the rush, remember last year's district app crash during final ticket sale? 😤
Really hoping Delhi Capitals sneak in! They've been inconsistent but have the firepower. Good that Dharamshala gets Qualifier 1 - beautiful venue. But the final at Motera again? Could have rotated to Chinnaswamy or Eden Gardens.
Seeing 7 teams still in the race for 3 spots - that's the beauty of IPL! My money is on CSK to pull through somehow. But really, the ticket pricing needs to be reasonable. Last year final tickets were sold at ridiculous black market rates. Hope BCCI cracks down on that. 🏏
Nothing beats live IPL atmosphere! The changes to the format make it unpredictable. Personally, I'm rooting for Punjab Kings - they just need to win two in a row. But first, need to figure out how to get those tickets before they sell out in 10 minutes online. 😂
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